The Implementation of Self-Reliance and <i>Gotong Royong</i> Principles by Fishermen in Ciparagejaya Village to Respond to Climate Change and Its Impacts

Abstract Climate change has an impact on fishermen’s activities in fishing at sea and their catches. This impact was also felt by fishermen in Ciparagejaya Village, Tempuran, Karawang, West Java. The decline in fish catches will also has an impact on the welfare of fishermen. The fishermen in Ciparagejaya Village have independently taken steps to overcome this situation. This study discussed the dynamics of the response made by fishermen in Ciparagejaya Village to the problem of climate change which has an impact on their welfare. This study used socio-legal (non-doctrinal) research methods by referring to primary and secondary data. The primary data were collected through a series of interviews and focus group discussion. The data analysis was carried out qualitatively. This study then revealed several significant steps taken by fishermen, which seemed to refer to local wisdom values. The principles of independence and mutual cooperation in the form of the role of fishermen’s cooperation also appear important as part of village communities’ efforts to overcome the impact of climate change on their welfare.