The floods that hit the Indonesian provinces of Aceh, West Sumatra, and North Sumatra were not only environmental disasters; they were also a humanitarian and political shock. According to The National Disaster Management Authority, as of December 15, 2020, there were 1,068 reported deaths, the majority of whom were found in Agam Regency, Aceh Utara, […]
Extreme Weather, Social Vulnerability, and State Capacity The floods of 2025 are Pakistan’s deadliest climate disaster in recent history due to monsoon rains.It is produced by unprecedented rainfall and accelerated glacial melt coupled with governance failures into a national emergency. The event revealed, on the one hand, how monsoon dynamics have evolved in a warming […]
Climate Diplomacy Through Islamic Stewardship Muslims everywhere head to the mosque for Friday Prayers, or Jumu’ah prayers, in their hundreds of millions every Friday. More than just prayer, the khutbah is listened to and is designed to guide Muslims in their spiritual and moral life. But how many of them relate the big Islamic teachings […]
Indonesia’s decision to join the BRICS economic alliance marks a transformative shift in its foreign policy and economic strategy. By aligning itself with Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, Jakarta aims to leverage this platform to address critical global challenges, including climate change. This essay explores how Indonesia’s membership in BRICS can help achieve […]
The global push for energy transition is changing how nations produce and use energy. For ASEAN, this shift is necessary to address climate change and build a sustainable future. However, it could increase social inequalities if not carefully managed. To navigate this challenge, the ASEAN Member States have jointly established ambitious energy transition goals: achieving […]
Indonesia’s commitment at COP29 to achieve net zero emissions before 2050 is a bold and ambitious step that reflects the country’s growing recognition of its role in the global fight against climate change. As one of the world’s largest greenhouse gas emitters, Indonesia faces a complex challenge in meeting its commitments. While the target is […]
Jonathan Tarnue Payne 
Precious Douglas Maulana 
Eslam Mohamed Elsheikh 
Lutfi Nurachma 
David R.K Brown 
Asef Jafari