By: Hizbullah Arief *
When daily temperatures across the world hit new records, most people in Indonesia appear to be less concerned or disturbed. I believe there are various reasons why individuals in tropical nations feel less threatened.
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Putting Climate Actions into Indonesian Perspectives
Kupang: Turning Back Water Scarcity to Water Abundance
By: Hizbullah Arief *
Kupang has a potential to turn back water scarcity to water abundance if the city manages its water resources sustainably and builds adequate infrastructures that enable effective and efficient water resource use.
CRIC Panel Introduces Multi-R Approach, Promotes Circular Economy
Danko Aleksic, from ACR+ introduced not only 3Rs but also 9Rs approach during Climate Resilient and Inclusive Cities First Discussion Panel in Surabaya on March 2, 2023. What are they?
Way Forward to Combat Desertification and Drought
This article was written to celebrate International Day to Combat Desertification and Drought.
'Climate Refugees': Finding Clarity in the Face of Environmental Uncertainty
The term ‘refugee’ both all-encompassing and exclusive. Since the right to live in a safe environment is guaranteed by the universal declaration of human rights, it is valid for individuals whose lives are in danger to seek protection.
Climate Change and Gender: A Biased Impact of the Global Challenge
Climate change is inevitable to everyone regardless of ethnicity, race, and gender. There is a reason why the IPCC declares the climate crisis as a current challenge that humans are facing where the impacts and implications may appear to be equal.
Helping People Displaced by Climate Crisis
Leading climate justice activist, Greta Thunberg, called on Friday, 27 January 2023 for immediate action to help tackle the impacts of climate change on those forced to flee their homes, or leaving in search of a better life.
Promoting Gender Equality as Critical Solution for Climate Change *
Climate change is currently right before our eyes begin, instead, it’s already happening. As we know, the global temperature has been increasing by 1° Celsius in the past century 1).
What to Expect from COP27?
Paris Agreement’s ratifiers are heading to Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt to attend COP 27 that will take place from 6-18 November 2022. Conference of Parties or COP is the supreme decision-making body of Paris Agreement where all states (193 countries plus European Union) review the implementation of the covenant.
The Role of Communication in Disaster Risk Reduction
Global Assessment Report on Disaster Risk Reduction 2022, entitled "Our World at Risk: Transforming Governance for a Resilient Future" published by United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR) explained how human biases and decision processes affect risk reduction outcomes.
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Hizbullah Arief
hizbullah.arief@uclg-aspac.org
Pascaline Gaborit
pascaline@pilot4dev.com