Heri Tjahjono, Fahrudin Hanafi, Enda Kalyana Putri, Nasir Bin Nayan, Adit Afrilianto
This research investigatesdrought risk in Grobogan Regency, Central Java Province,by linking spatial evidence, social capacity, and legal frameworto the advancement of the SustainableD evelopmentG oals (SDGs). A hazard–vulnerability–capacity approach, grounded in Geographic Information Systems (GIS), is combined with surveys, Focus G roup D iscussions (FGDs), and policy analysis. T he study generatesa risk map identifying priority subdistricts for intervention. Findings indicate fragmented capacityand institutional arrangements acrossregions, which undermine the effectiveness of drought response. Regulatory analysis revealsimplementation gaps between national legal provisions on water resource and disaster managementand their operationalization at the regional and village levels. A Comparative analysis of water resource management practicesin Malaysia identifies opportunitiesto harmonize policies and legal instruments, therebyfacilitating the translationof spatial findings into actionable local policies. Policy recommendations include strengthening local regulations (Perda)for emergency water allocation, integrating risk maps into the Regional Medium-Term Development Plan (RPJMD) and village development plans, operationalizing community-based early warning systems (EWS), and establishing hybrid financing mechanisms (APBD –APBDes –grants) for water conservation infrastructure. The primary contribution is the demonstration of integratingspatial analysis and legal studiesto inform drought adaptation policies that support SDG indicators, particularly SDG 6 (Clean Water and Sanitation), SDG 2 (Zero Hunger), and SDG 13 (Climate Action). Implementation recommendationsencompass measurable monitoring indicators, local capacity-building, periodic evaluations, cross-sector collaboration, and transparent public reporting. © Author(s).
Universitas Negeri Semarang, Indonesia; Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris, Malaysia
