Climate Policies for Climate-Smart Approach

The various impacts of global climate change are often faced by the farmers. Flood, drought, and pest and disease infestations are among the natural farm risks caused by such uncontrolled climate fluctuations. Agricultural damage due to natural disasters triggered by the climatic change is a big loss for small-scale farmers. Therefore, policy initiatives to respond to such situations are necessary and agricultural insurance schemes are appropriate to these conditions. Food crops insurance scheme can be prioritized for farmer’s protection and food security, while other crops will also be insured to maintain production sustainability and improve farmers’ welfare. Indonesia’s experience in crop insurance is described where policy alternatives can enforce agricultural protection programs. The results of the study reveal that socialization, promotion, and advocacy are highly recommended before and during the implementation of insurance schemes. The application of technology is encouraged to strengthen insurance schemes and efforts to increase the capacity of farmers are suggested to improve agricultural performance.