An environmental analysis of human security at border communities in Sebatik Island of Indonesia

Abstract

This analysis is part of the study of measuring human security in border communities conducted by Hasanuddin University in 2016 and 2017. The study aims to map and measure socio-economic problems faced by people in border areas in the framework of human security in which environment is one of the crucial issues. Using combination of field observation, interviews, and document analysis, the research found out that environment in Sebatik Island has been largely degraded due to excessive exploitation of nature such as logging and palm plantation. As the result, the island is very vulnerable to the impact of the climate changes as landslide frequently occurs and the provision of clean fresh water becomes more difficult.

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