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Migration as Adaptation in the Context of Flood Risk in Jakarta
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2024
April
This article aims to explain how migration could be an alternative way to adapt to flooding in Indonesia’s capital city of Jakarta. A shifting perspective of migration that moves from a negative towards a positive phenomenon is a crucial topic that needs to be further discussed in order to contribute to a better policy understanding of the current issues, including floods. In this current age, Jakarta City experiences the lowest amount in terms of net migration among Indonesia’s provinces, making the number of people who move to the capital city less than those who leave. In this way, this article posits that migration could be an opportunity, if governed appropriately, to empower the socio-economic outcomes and to maintain the physical well-being of people who choose to move to a new, safer destination.
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Lihat Lebih Sedikit
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Assessing the Environmental Impact of Electric Vehicles
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2024
March
The transportation sector is a major source of greenhouse gas emissions in Indonesia (IESR, 2023). Electric vehicles (EVs) have emerged as a promising option for transitioning towards more sustainable transportation. However, while EVs offer advantages in reducing emissions, challenges remain concerning electricity generation and battery production. Strategies such as circular economy practices and increasing the share of renewable energy can help maximise the environmental benefits of EVs.
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Lihat Lebih Sedikit
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Empowering Resilience: Exploring the Role of Women in Earthquake Disaster Mitigation and Preparedness (Case Study of North Lombok)
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2024
March
Indonesia is prone to disasters such as earthquakes. This occurs because Indonesia’s land is geographically located in the Ring of Fire in the Pacific Ocean basin and is above three tectonic plates, namely, the Indo-Australian from the south, Eurasian from the north, and the Pacific from the east. Based on this, it indicates the need for community preparedness to anticipate disasters. However, the role of women in Indonesia in disaster mitigation is still very lacking because there is still an imbalance in the gender structure in society. The research was conducted using qualitative methods with in-depth interviews and supported by literature studies. The results of research that took a case study of the earthquake in Lombok in 2018 showed that women tend not to have access to disaster preparedness than men due to the roles and social construction they carry out. In fact, implementing disaster mitigation through a gender perspective will treat women and men fairly and equally.
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Lihat Lebih Sedikit
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POTENTIAL OFFTAKER VARIATION OF REFUSE-DERIVED FUEL
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2024
February
Refuse-derived fuel (RDF) constitutes a fuel derivative sourced from processed domestic and commercial solid waste, wherein contaminants are removed, and its fuel characteristics are augmented. While the prevalent application of RDF in cement plants is well-established, its potential as an off-take commodity extends beyond this sector. This article delineates alternative sectors with substantive prospects for becoming RDF offtaker, with a focus on industries that align with sustainable fuel practices.
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NAVIGATING RISK IN IMPLEMENTING REFUSE DERIVED-FUEL: CASE STUDY IN MALANG
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2024
February
Indonesia is committed to reducing carbon emissions by 29% by 2030 with technical support and collaboration from foreign countries. One of the infrastructures in the accelerated development program is the development of Refuse-Derived Fuel (RDF), which involves the processing of dry waste or solid fuel resulting from the separation of easily combustible waste materials such as plastic and paper waste from non-combustible waste materials like organic waste and similar items. Refuse Derived Fuel (RDF) is an easily combustible waste that undergoes a process involving shredding, screening, and air classification. It is one of the waste management techniques that involves transforming waste into renewable fuel, capable of complementing the use of coal on an industrial scale.
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Lihat Lebih Sedikit
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Indonesia's Forest Carbon Role in Navigating Nature-based Credit
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2024
February
Countries worldwide are committed to achieving net zero emissions and playing a role in encouraging carbon market growth. One of these countries is Indonesia, which launched the Indonesia Carbon Exchange (IDX Carbon). This study explores Indonesia’s entry into the carbon market through the launch of IDX Carbon, which recognises the immense value of forests as carbon sinks, offering opportunities through the monetisation of carbon credits from sustainable forestry practices for Indonesia’s sustainable and resilient future. The forestry sector is currently directed to undergo emission reduction projects through nature-based credit schemes, an indubitably critical mission considering Indonesia’s status as one of the countries with the highest deforestation rate in the world (578.5 thousand Ha/year). Indonesia needs to prevent and reduce deforestation to play an optimal role in absorbing GHG emissions up to 17.4% of the 31.89 GHG emissions reduction through the Business as Usual (BAU) scheme and 25.4% of the 43.20% GHG emissions reduction through international assistance. Therefore, it is essential to recognise the enormous value of environmental services and place our forests as a crucial sector in the carbon market. Hence, there is an urgency to implement IDX Carbon to gain Indonesia’s potential to exchange carbon worth IDR 8,000 trillion.
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BRI's Jakarta-Bandung high-speed railway: High costs but high returns
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2024
February
A few months after its inauguration, the Jakarta-Bandung High-speed Railway (HSR), the first of its kind to be built overseas with an integrated system of design, engineering, equipment, technology and standards, is proving to be a harbinger of stronger and broader China-Indonesia economic cooperation. This article provides reflections on the initial operation of the Jakarta-Bandung HSR in Indonesia.
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Flood Risk Reduction Management in South Tangerang, Sustainable Urban Drainage System Implementation Potential
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2024
February
Urban floods, exacerbated by high-frequency extreme rainfall attributed to urban climate variability and climate change, have intensified globally. This phenomenon has escalated in South Tangerang, Indonesia, due to increased monthly rainfall and inadequate urban drainage systems. Flood occurrences, particularly in flood-prone areas like Pondok Aren, Ciputat, and Pamulang districts, have surged, affecting numerous households. Contributing factors include land use changes, poor drainage infrastructure, and lack of community engagement in flood preparedness. While government initiatives like Urban Drainage System regulations and community programs aim to address these issues, challenges persist, necessitating comprehensive solutions. Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems (SUDS) offer promising mitigation strategies by mimicking natural hydrological processes, reducing runoff, and enhancing groundwater recharge. In South Tangerang, adopting SUDS, exemplified by bio pore infiltration holes, presents a viable path toward sustainable urban drainage and flood risk reduction, echoing successful implementations elsewhere, like in Gurugram City, India.
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Opportunities and Challenges in Implementing Adaptive Social Protection Policies for Indigenous Peoples in Indonesia
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2024
February
In response to the multifaceted challenges faced by the community, particularly those arising from disaster and climate change impacts, the government has strategically prioritised social protection through initiatives such as Adaptive Social Protection (ASP). The ASP concept is central to this effort, aiming to proactively build resilience against environmental risks. In the context of indigenous communities, ASP holds great potential in enhancing social protection by aligning with their adaptive strategies. However, challenges such as data management issues, limited access to remote areas, and cultural considerations persist. Overcoming these challenges is crucial for effectively implementing ASP, ensuring meaningful protection for indigenous peoples in the dynamic landscape of social and environmental risks.
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The Complexity of Urban Planning and AI Role in Shaping Cities
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2024
February
This article explores the multifaceted roles of AI in urban planning, how cities can harness new technologies in their decision-making processes, and how numerous urban centres are already embracing this innovative approach in their day-to-day operations. The journey towards AI-augmented urban planning promises progress but raises ethical and practical questions. It is crucial that we, as a society, not only embrace AI’s potential but also navigate its implementation with mindfulness, inclusivity, and the enduring goal of creating equitable and sustainable urban environments for all.
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The Importance of Mangroves as a Blue Carbon Reserve
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2024
February
Blue carbon plays a vital role in mitigating climate change dynamics because it has the potential to reduce emissions that cause climate change. As one of the blue carbon ecosystems, mangroves are a key coastal ecosystem that can sequester and store vast amounts of carbon over a very long period. However, the vital role of this ecosystem has not received much attention, and needs more information on the benefits of mangroves as a store of blue carbon reserves. So, this article aims to identify the role of mangroves in carbon sequestration to mitigate the effects of climate change. Mangroves can reduce carbon dioxide better than terrestrial vegetation. Mangroves can absorb around 600-1,800 tonnes C/Ha and store between 740-1,000 tonnes C/Ha. Indonesia has the world’s largest mangrove forest, which is around 3.3 million hectares. The great potential of mangroves as a blue carbon ecosystem makes Indonesia one of the largest countries in absorbing (±138 million tonnes of C equivalent/year) and storing (±3.3 gigatons) carbon. Therefore, sustainable mangrove management is needed to increase the value of mangroves in the environmental service commodity.
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Lihat Lebih Sedikit
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Gender Disparities in Cocoa-Growing Communities: Female FarmersLimited Access to Resources in North Luwu and East Luwu, South Sulawesi
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2024
February
Cocoa farming plays a crucial role in the economic development of North Luwu and East Luwu, South Sulawesi, contributing significantly to the region’s output. However, women farmers face numerous challenges that hinder access to essential resources such as land, capital, training, and meaningful participation in community decision-making processes. These challenges stem from deeply entrenched gender disparities that overshadow the invaluable contributions of women in this vital sector. It is of utmost importance to engage in ongoing dialogues, critically evaluate implemented actions, and delve into the experiences of women in cocoa farming to address these issues.
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