WATER CONSULTANT: The S.A.V.E Strategy as a Solution Sustainable Agricultural Revitalisation for the Pekalongan Ecosystem
Background Pekalongan, a city located on the coast, faces environmental challenges that appear inadequate for supporting productive agriculture, as indicated by the data we collected. The agricultural issues that occur in Pekalongan include the salinity of the soil, which is higher than the allowable limit to grow rice, water scarcity that impacts the crop yields, […]
AGRO FLOATS: Cost-Effective Digitalised Paddy Field Production and Restoration with RCC System
Background Pekalongan City faces a severe agricultural crisis caused by tidal flooding that has submerged over 477 hectares of farmland for the past eight years. This persistent issue has rendered the land unproductive, leaving approximately 41 farmers in the Krapyak Subdistrict unable to cultivate rice and exacerbating food insecurity and economic losses. We have identified […]
SOLARPURE PIONEERS: Accelerating Saline Soil Remediation with Nature-Based Technology and Surjan Method
Background According to data from the Pekalongan City Agriculture and Food Agency, Krapyak Subdistrict has been significantly affected by seawater intrusion, which has caused agricultural land to be submerged in tidal floods for 7-8 years, increasing salinity levels in the soil and groundwater and consequently reduced agricultural productivity. Our findings showed that high soil salinity […]
WATER RANGERS: Constructed Wetland Development for Sustainable Paddy Irrigation and Water Quality Improvement
Background The coastal region of Pekalongan City faces severe challenges related to food security, stemming from seawater intrusion and high soil salinity. These issues render significant portions of farmland unproductive, exacerbated by poor drainage, low nutrient availability, and extreme soil acidity or alkalinity. Furthermore, water scarcity hinders agricultural productivity. The current irrigation infrastructure, relying heavily […]
SISIELSI: Optimising Saline Land with Smart Drainage and Pyramid Desalinator Technology
Background Tidal flooding in Pekalongan has caused major losses, with Wonokerto losing 758,407.65 kg of rice annually (IDR 10.99 billion) and Tirto 1,343,109.17 kg (IDR 19.48 billion). Saline soils, limited water sources, and high salinity (18 ppt) hinder productivity. During our field visit to Pekalongan City, we engaged with the local government and farmers to […]
Case Study: Food Security Issues in Pekalongan City
Pantura Region and Its Significance Figure 1. Pantura Route Map (source: Wikipedia) The Pantura Region (Pantai Utara, or North Coast of Java) in Indonesia is a critical economic artery that contributes 20.7% to the nation’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and is home to over 50 million people[1]. The 1,300+ kilometers route of Pantura passes through Banten, […]
Call for Participants: Water for Food Youth Challenge
The Water Agency and IPB University are seeking candidates for the Water for Food Youth Challenge: Building Resilient Coastal Agriculture in Pekalongan! Are you the ones that we’re looking for? Find the criteria and registration form below. ELIGIBILITY AND SELECTION CRITERIA Active students of IPB University from all backgrounds between 18-30 of age are welcome […]
Water for Food Youth Challenge: Pekalongan Edition
A 5-day hackathon program engaging IPB University students to tackle water and climate-related challenges in Pantura’s coastal agriculture sector. The Challenge focuses on developing sustainable water solutions for food security issues in Pekalongan.
Series of Workshops on Collaborative Solutions for River Basin Management in the East Java, Indonesia
During the last week of June 2024, The Water Agency and partners held a series of offline workshops aimed to bring together collaborative solutions for river basin management in the the East Java province of Indonesia. This series concludes weeks of online trainings given to civil servants of various environmental agencies in East Java through […]
Concept Solutions by the Youth Hackathon: Bali Raincraft x The 10th World Water Forum Participants
On the prestigious stage of the 10th World Water Forum in Bali, teams from the Youth Hackathon: Bali Raincraft took turns showcasing their discussion results during the presentation stage. Various concept solutions were presented, ranging from infrastructural and engineering-based solutions to community-based solutions. 1. Team Masuk Maji Team Masuk Maji addressed the lack of freshwater […]