Countries located near the equator, like Indonesia, are more exposed to the risks of rising temperatures, especially in coastal areas. This condition has raised concerns about the effects of climate change, which are increasingly felt in everyday life. In response, various actions have been taken through policy-making, public education, and infrastructure development. These efforts also support the global commitment to the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), which aim to guide countries toward a more sustainable and climate-resilient future.

Despite this progress, many climate change efforts in Indonesia still focus on large-scale infrastructure or attempts to mitigate the regular natural disasters. Meanwhile, local-scale adaptation, particularly in the area of housing and settlements, has received less attention. This is a critical issue in informal settlements, where residents face greater challenges in dealing with climate impacts. Therefore, more focus is needed on adaptation strategies that consider these vulnerable areas and everyday living conditions.

In this context, collaboration between different actors, such as government institutions, communities, and other organizations, is important. Climate change impacts numerous aspects of life, and solutions necessitate joint efforts from multiple sectors. Working together can help strengthen responses and make adaptation more effective, especially at the scale of neighbourhoods and households where the effects are directly felt.

This research explores how collaborative action can support climate change adaptation in Jakarta’s informal settlements. A qualitative approach is used, including case studies and interviews with involved actors. By applying the collaborative governance framework, the study aims to understand the current implementation of adaptation efforts and identify areas for improvement in future practices.