Unveiling Risks and Challenges for Coastal Communities in Mumbai and Makassar
As Mumbai and Makassar experience industrialization, urbanization, and modernization, what are the risks and challenges for these coastal communities in India and Indonesia?... Read more
Opinion
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Toward Sustainable Cocoa Industry: How can we support the progress?
As cocoa production increases, supporting the growth toward a sustainable cocoa industry becomes important for everyone, including consumers.... Read more
Indigenous Women in Environmental Destruction Circles in Indonesia
Indigenous women have a key role in preserving traditional knowledge and environmental stewardship by advocating for customary practices to adapt to climate change. Sadly, they lack essential support and protection.... Read more
Forward-Looking Public Policy: Improving Public Policy in Developing Countries
Understanding the problems of policymaking in developing nations helps us create better policies. Here are some key recommendations to improve the making and implementation of public policy in developing countries.... Read more
Interdisciplinary Research: In Search of the Complete Truth
Interdisciplinary research would mean collaborative efforts from different fields and disciplines to figure out comprehensive solutions to the complex problems of our modern world.... Read more
The Fall of Indonesia’s Golden Age of Rice
We need powerful and continuous nationwide programs and campaigns to undo hundreds of years of socio-cultural "brainwashing" on rice.... Read more
Trash Talking the Urban Waste Management
Waste problems are imminent and dangerous, it is time to take trash seriously.
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Tiktok & “Green Influencers”: Can They Make an Impact?
Tiktok is no longer only known for dance challenges and lip-syncing. Now, among others, it houses a growing number of videos on climate change and sustainable practices steadily gaining millions of views. This article explores whether this form of activism is to be encouraged.... Read more
Indonesia’s G20 Presidency and the Legacy of Islamic Economics & Finance
The values and characteristics of Islamic Economics & Finance fit those of the SDGs, making it imperative to peruse it to achieve the SDGs in Indonesia and inspire the world to do the same.... Read more
Am I Suicidal?
Often, suicidal thoughts are intrusive. I can be happy and enjoying the day with my friends until I suddenly think, ‘Oh, this is nice, but I want to die.’... Read more