The Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) is using science-based solutions as part of efforts to mitigate the impacts of drought in Indonesia, according to head of the agency, Dwikorita Karnawati. "Dry season in this year (2023) will become drier than the one in the previous three y...
National Capital Integrated Coastal Development (NCICD): A Solution to Tidal Flooding?
Jakarta is hit by a tidal flood every year and cause some loss for the city. The city risk on sinking also higher because of land subsidence problem. Without any significant action, it is predicted that Jakarta will face USD 521 million loss risks on 2050 caused by flood. To overcome the sinking pro...
Anticipate Collateral Hazards in 2023
Climate-related disasters will be the biggest challenge that must be faced in the coming years. Even so, geology-related disasters that could strike at any time risk becoming a major disruption. The La Nina phenomenon, which has been going on for the last three years, is expected to decline from Dec...
298 hectares of Rice Fields in Kudus Were Flooded
The Agriculture and Food Agency of Kudus Regency, Central Java, noted that the paddy fields which were flooded since the start of the first planting season in 2022 reached 298 hectares. "Hundreds of hectares of rice plants which were flooded were spread across three villages, namely Lambangan, Wonos...
The Water Agency Presented Asia Water Challenge during Indonesia Liveable Cities Update 2022
Indonesia Liveable Cities Update is an annual event aimed to exchange knowledge and lessons learned from initiatives happening in Indonesia in the field of urban development. This event is also a form of information dissemination about the recent developments in Indonesia for diasporas and other par...
What is Happening at COP27?
Faced with a growing energy crisis, record greenhouse gas concentrations, and increasing extreme weather events, COP27 seeks renewed solidarity between countries, to deliver on the landmark Paris Agreement, for people and the planet.
Flooding in Central Java: Time is Running Out, Coastal Cities are Sinking
The Occurence Nine regencies/cities in Central Java were affected by the disaster due to heavy rains that fell on Sunday (6/11/2022) afternoon and evening. The disaster, which consisted of floods, landslides, and strong winds, did not result in injuries or lives, but caused damage to buildings and i...
Climate Change Causing An Increase in Infectious Diseases
The incidence of infectious diseases is increasing on account of climate change, according to an official from the National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN). "Climate change has a huge impact on the environment, it directly affects the health sector. Research shows that the emergence of infecti...
North Kalimantan Hit by Drought, yet Central Kalimantan is Flooding
A Full Month of Flood Occurrences in Central Kalimantan Floods that submerged 10 districts and cities in Central Kalimantan displaced 3,702 residents. West Kotawaringin was the worst affected area by flooding with a total of 31 villages and sub-districts being submerged and 2,809 people displaced. F...
The Effect of Climate Change on Mass Migration
Java, home to some 145 million people and the Indonesian capital Jakarta, is the most populated island in the world. Scientists say parts of the island will be entirely lost to the sea in the coming years. Jakarta: The Sinking City Jakarta has already sunk nearly 157 inches since 1970, and it sinks ...
Adapt Now: A Global Call for Leadership on Climate Resilience
The Global Commission on Adaptation released its flagship report on 2019, Adapt Now: A Global Call for Leadership on Climate Resilience. The report puts forward a bold vision for how to transform key systems to be more resilient and productive. It is designed to inspire action among decision-makers,...
Are Nature-based Solutions (NbS) Best for Climate?
Nature-based Solutions (NbS) like restoring forests and other critical ecosystems are key, because healthy ecosystems are more resilient to climate change while sequestering more carbon and providing other services such as food and clean water.
UNEP: Economic Impacts Of Climate Change: Exploring Short-Term Climate-Related Shocks With Macroeconomic Models
Date: May 25, 2022 Macroeconomic impacts caused by climate change may create significant credit, market, and operational risks for financial institutions. Considering these risks, many firms are beginning to explore the integration of macroeconomic impacts into climate scenario analysis....
Rob Floods Hit the Coast of Central Java
Date: May 25, 2022 TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - The tidal flood hit the coastal area of Central Java on Monday, May 23, 2022. The tidal wave as high as 2 meters even paralysed the Tanjung Emas Port in Semarang. Central Java Governor Ganjar Pranowo asked local governments in coastal areas to prepare a c...
The reduced absorption of the Kapuas River indicates environmental damage
Source: ANTARADate: April 27, 2022 Pontianak (ANTARA) - Professor of Civil Engineering at Tanjungpura University (Untan) Pontianak, Prof. Henny Herawati, believes that the silting or drought in the Kapuas River is an indication of environmental damage in West Kalimantan Province."This is because the...