Green Batik Design Challenge: 10 Shortlisted Batik Designs
Explore the 10 shortlisted Batik designs from the Green Batik Design Challenge, each created by talented designers who combine traditional craftsmanship with innovative, eco-conscious artistry. Design titles and descriptions are written in both English and Bahasa Indonesia. 1. Coastal Floral Bouquet by Awee Batik / Buketan Kembang Pesisir karya Awee Batik This “Buketan Kembang Pesisir” […]
From Theory to Practice, Strengthening Water Governance through the IWRM Training in Bandung
Empowering local water management through learning and collaboration was the spirit of the Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM) Training held on 28–29 October 2025 at Balai Pusdiklat IV Bandung. Co-organized by Blue Deal Indonesia, The Water Agency (TWA), and BPSDM, the training brought together representatives from Kabupaten Tangerang, Kota Pekalongan, Kabupaten Pekalongan, and Kota Semarang, […]
Building Stronger Water Governance through the IWRM Webinar
Water connects people, places, and priorities, but effective management requires coordination that goes beyond administrative boundaries. Recognizing this, Blue Deal Indonesia, The Water Agency (TWA), and BPSDM co-organized the Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM) Webinar on 30 September 2025, bringing together representatives from ministries, local governments, and water authorities to strengthen understanding of how policy, […]
Call for Participants: Green Batik Coaches Program
Green Batik Pekalongan and WorldCoaches are seeking candidates for the Green Batik Coaches Program! Are you the ones that we’re looking for? Find the criteria and registration form below. ELIGIBILITY AND SELECTION CRITERIA Active university students from all backgrounds; Age between 18-25; Apply as an individual; Passionate about batik, water and football; Youth in Pekalongan and […]
Showcased at Partners for Water Subsidy Kick-Off Event
On Thursday, 16 January 2025, our consortium had the honour of participating in the Partners for Water Subsidy Kick-Off event, hosted at the Social Impact Factory in Utrecht. This gathering brought together all the innovative projects that have received funding through the Partners for Water subsidy scheme, creating a vibrant platform for knowledge exchange, connection, and […]
Green Batik Pekalongan Pilot Project: From Tradition to Innovation
Launching in January 2025, the Green Batik Pekalongan Pilot Project is a two-year initiative aimed to transform Pekalongan’s traditional batik industry into a model of sustainability and resilience. Running through January 2027, the project introduces scalable solutions that operate at both the workshop and neighbourhood (kampung) levels—minimising environmental impact, conserving water resources, and supporting Pekalongan’s long-term economic […]
The Water for Food Youth Challenge: Pekalongan Edition Concludes with Inspiring Final Pitches
The Water for Food Youth Challenge: Pekalongan Edition culminated on 19th December, 2024, with a final pitching session at IPB University, Bogor. The five teams of IPB University students presented their innovative water-agriculture solutions to tackle food security challenges in Pekalongan City, showcasing their potential impacts. The session began with opening remarks from Prof. Dr. […]
Expert-Led Training and Mentoring in Building Innovative Solutions
The fourth day of the Water for Food Youth Challenge: Pekalongan Edition featured dynamic training sessions led by esteemed experts designed to refine the teams’ ideas through professional knowledge exchange. Held at IPB University, Bogor, the day focused on structured learning activities to deepen participants’ understanding of a specific subject or topic on food security. […]
Field Visit to Pekalongan City: Gaining Deeper Insights into Local Challenges
Following the technical meeting, the five teams began the core activities with a two-day field visit to Pekalongan City. Upon arriving on 16th December, they headed straight to the case study location in Krapyak Subdistrict. The visit offered participants a firsthand understanding of the site’s conditions through field observations, interactions with affected locals, and the […]
Kicking Off the Water for Food Youth Challenge: Pekalongan Edition
The Water for Food Youth Challenge: Pekalongan Edition has officially started! The journey began with a successful Technical Meeting on 15th December, 2024. This event brought together 20 outstanding participants, selected from over 130 registrants, alongside representatives from IPB University. These participants, representing diverse study levels and backgrounds, formed five multidisciplinary teams united by a […]