Where the hands of -me meet the wisdom of the elders, there lies a path where humans and nature walk as one. A community faces the principal challenge in the co-management of common-pool resources most susceptible to over-exploitation from sustainability development. While the principles proposed by Elinor Ostrom in her path-breaking book “Governing the Commons” […]
Tag: Climate Change
The Ocean’s Invisible Workhorse
Understanding Upwelling and the Great Conveyor Belt: Why It Matters in a Changing Climate The ocean plays a critical role in regulating Earth’s climate, absorbing 91% of the excess heat trapped by greenhouse gases (GHGs) such as carbon dioxide (CO2), methane (CH4), and nitrous oxide (N2O). This makes it the planet’s largest heat sink, far […]
The Crucial Role of Cities and The Momentum Sub-National Election to Tackle Climate Change in Indonesia
Indonesia faces significant vulnerability to the impacts of climate change. Rising sea levels, deforestation, and increasing number of disasters are among the key challenges threatening the livelihoods of millions of Indonesians. Despite these urgent issues, the country’s approach to climate diplomacy has often been insufficient to address the scale of the crisis. However, there is […]
Climate Change and its Impact on Displacement in Afghanistan: challenges and pathways to resilience
Climate change, considered by long-term variation in the degree of warmth, rainfall trends, and the occurrence of extreme weather events, has become a key significant challenge of our time. Even though the consequences are felt across the globe, some areas are more vulnerable than others. Afghanistan, a land with a deeply intricate historical background defined […]
Unequal Impacts: The Reality of Climate Inequality
Climate change has become one of the most challenging issues facing humanity today. However, its effects are not being felt equally by all. While developed countries have enjoyed the benefits of industrialization for centuries, many developing countries have had to bear the worst impacts of the climate change crisis. This inequality raises a big question: […]
Reconsidering the Energy Transition: From Elite Interests to People’s Interests
Towards a sustainable future, Indonesia has a strong commitment to fight the ongoing climate change. The transformation planned to fight the ongoing climate change requires a lot of support, especially financial investment estimated at US$2 trillion, in the hope that the net zero emission target of 2060 can be achieved. It’s a fantastic figure, but […]
COP29’s Climate Finance: Illusions of Aid and the Debt Crisis for the Global South
The Baku Summit: A Step Backward Around 195 parties and more than 90 heads of state and government gathered in Baku, Azerbaijan to review the implementation of the Paris Agreement and to set a new climate finance target for its effective functioning. The NCQG set a climate finance quantum of at least 300 billion dollars […]