Photo by ajistyawan | In Demak Regency in Indonesia's Central Java, a raft carries Suwarno, his family, and everything they own to the mainland, where they have rented a new home. Many people in Demak can’t afford to move, and they're negotiating with the local government for help. In the past 20 years thousands of villagers have moved to higher areas that are safe from the tidal floods. More will follow if there's no solution for coping with the flooding. I live just a few miles from the flood-prone villages, which face rising sea levels and land subsidence. It appeals to my heart to make their story known through "Sinking Fast" in National Geographic's July issue. Read the full story at the link in bio and follow ajistyawan for more. #SinkingFast #ClimateChange #RisingSeaLevels #LandSubsidence #Pantura #Demak #CentralJava #Indonesia