Green Batik Workshop: From Tradition to Innovation
On the 27th of November, 2023, The Water Agency organised the “Green Batik Workshop: from Tradition to Innovation” in Erasmus Huis, Jakarta, as a start of an integrated initiative towards Green Batik. The workshop served as a forward-looking forum to discuss actions and explore collaboration from various areas to make the batik process more sustainable […]
WE are Water Education (Indonesia)
“Climate-Resilient Water Management for Welang River Cities and Communities”
This program wants to empower the East Java Province civil servants with the specific competencies to foster cross-sectoral collaboration and handle complexities of water issues, especially in Climate-Resilient Water Management for Welang River Cities and Communities.
Concept Solution from Team BERLIAN BEKU: Integrated Rainwater Harvesting and Community Garden
Despite the island’s reputation for high annual rainfall due to its tropical location, Bali is grappling with a lack of water, especially in certain areas, including rural and urban communities. As a result, Berlian Beku, a team of five members collaborating with Bali Raincraft, is proposing numerous solutions regarding this challenge by leveraging the Minecraft […]
Concept Solution from Team 4LITA: Constructed Wetland and Education Park
Introduction Lapangan Puputan Renon, a well-known public space in Denpasar, Bali’s capital city, is a major draw for both local and international tourists. Its popularity is rooted in its expansive green surroundings and the iconic Bajra Sandhi Monument situated at its core, which carries significant cultural importance. Conveniently positioned near government offices and other tourist […]
Concept Solution from Team POSEIDON: Distillation Building
Background and Problem Identification As reported by news.com.au, Bali Island grapples with significant challenges regarding sewage and sanitation coverage, primarily attributed to maintenance and infrastructure issues. According to UNICEF Indonesia, water contamination is the cause of 88% of deaths due to diarrhoea. Consequently, consuming tap water in Bali is not advisable. In Bali, where most […]
Concept Solution from Team MARITRON: Hydropurify Rainharvest
Sustainable Water Management Challenge In an era where sustainable water management is paramount, our project, “Hydropurify Rainharvest,” addresses a crucial issue related to drought and the lack of clean water that has affected Bali in recent times. Hydropurify Rainharvest uses the concept of rainwater harvesting, which is an eco-friendly solution for replenishing our water resources. […]
Concept Solution from Team INCRAFTOR: French Drainage integrated with Constructed Wetland and Double Filter System
According to data from Bali Water Protection (BWP), the Denpasar area in Bali, including Lapangan Puputan Renon, is already experiencing the impacts of seawater intrusion due to excessive groundwater use. It is estimated that by 2025, Bali will face a freshwater crisis as a result of this phenomenon. Consequently, we conducted a field study in […]
Concept Solution from Team EPIPHANY: Two Methods Bioswales
The presence of basins has become a factor contributing to water-related problems in Lapangan Puputan Renon, especially in the wet season. Consequently, during rainfall, these basins tend to accumulate stagnant water, causing puddling within the depression zones. However, as a proactive response to this challenge, we have conceived a solution by embracing innovative concepts like […]
UNESCO Water Resilience Challenge 2023: Youth Action for Water
An online youth capacity-building program that invites youth in Southeast Asia to be the drivers of transformational change. The program will guide youth to learn from experienced professionals, challenge them to contribute their ideas, test their solutions to promote water resilience in UNESCO-designated sites, and eventually equip them to be the voices of future water leaders.
Presentation Slides for Workshop III – Climate Change
The last workshop session that uplifted the theme of “Climate Change” was conducted on the 9th of September, 2023. One of the experts, Denia Aulia Syam, a Flood Resilience Program Manager and Advocacy Specialist of Mercy Corps Indonesia (MCI), described the climate change issue using Pekalongan City as the case study. See more of her […]