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Red Alert: 3 Strategies for Reducing Toxic Ozone Pollution
by Elizabeth Moses (WRI) - 15 September 2021
Ozone occurs naturally in the stratosphere which protects people and the planet from harmful ultraviolet rays. Increased levels of ozone formed when pollutants from various sources react with each other and various respiratory problems. Reducing pollution is a complex governance challenge. However, these three approaches can help, namely (1) Better Monitoring of Ozone Levels, (2) Coordinated Strategy, Cross Borders, and (3) Engagement with Civil Society and Citizen Action.
Jakarta Faces Climate Crisis by Strengthening Tree Protection
by Adi Pradana, Retno Wihanesta, Nabilah Kushaflyki (WRI, main author), Dewi Mustika (WRI) and Dewi R. Sari (WRI) - 10 September 2021
Based on the Verisk Maplecroft report, Jakarta ranks first out of 100 cities that are predicted to be most vulnerable to the impact of the climate crisis. Some evidence of the city’s vulnerability include massive floods that occurred in early 2020, extreme weather, and the rising temperature. One way to mitigate these impacts is to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, especially carbon dioxide. Research proves that trees are one of the most effective carbon sinks and stores.
Indonesia Needs 18 Billion Dollars of Investment to Achieve Zero Marine Plastic Waste by 2040
by Hidayah Hamzah, Kirana Agustina and Sakinah Ummu Haniy - 26 August 2021
The World Economic Forum (WEF) report stated that around 4.8 million tons of plastic waste are not managed properly every year. Additionally, 620 thousand tons of them go into the sea and putting its ecosystem in danger. Meanwhile, marine health is very important for the economy and welfare of the people in an archipelagic country like Indonesia. Also, the COVID-19 pandemic has caused a surge in the amount of waste that could worsen this situation. As a result, the government's efforts to target a 70 percent reduction in plastic waste in the oceans by 2025 and achieve zero marine plastic waste in 2040 through the realization of a circular economy are threatened.
Places to Watch 12th Edition: Five Indicated Illegal Logging Area in Indonesia
by Rizky Firmansyah, Zuraidah Said, Kenny Cetera, Benita Nathania and Mirzha Hanifah (WRI) - 24 August 2021
The 12th Edition presents the Top 5 Places to Watch indicated to be illegal logging areas from 1 October to 31 December 2020.

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How Climate Watch Indonesia Can Help Emission Reduction Efforts
Climate Watch Indonesia can help independent analysis regarding the support towards better planning to reduce greenhouse gas emissions for national and local government, journalists, academicians, and community.

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Topics: Climate
Geography: Indonesia

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GHG Emission Reduction Booklet Series III: Developing Long Term Strategy for Indonesia's Climate Action
The GHG Emission Reduction Booklet Series III: Developing Long Term Strategy (LTS) for Indonesia's Climate Action shows the reasons why we need an LTS and how to develop it.

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Topics: Climate
GHG Emission Reduction Booklet Series II: Setting Up Climate Target for Companies
The GHG Emission Reduction Booklet Series II: Setting Up Climate Target for Companies explains the Science Based Target initiative (SBTi), its benefit for companies, steps to make the climate commitment, criterias for companies, and methods to set the GHG emission reduction target based on science.

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Topics: Climate
GHG Emission Reduction Booklet Series I: Strengthening Indonesia's Climate Commitment
The GHG Emission Reduction Booklet Series I: Strengthening Indonesia's Climate Commitment explains the Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC), how to strengthen NDC, how to improve the mitigation and adaptation aspect in NDC, and how to communicate the improved commitment.

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Topics: Climate

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Maps

Suitability Mapper
The Suitability Mapper enables users to identify potentially suitable sites for sustainable palm oil production.

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Topic(s): Forests
Geography: Indonesia
Forest Cover Analyzer
The Forest Cover Analyzer enables users to assess forest cover change and risks related to sustainable palm oil production in areas of their choice in Kalimantan, Indonesia.

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Topic(s): Forests
Geography: Indonesia
Forest Cover Loss in Indonesia, 2000-2005 / Hilangnya Tutupan Hutan di Indonesia tahun 2000-2005
Up to 84% of Indonesia's national greenhouse gas emissions arise from land use change and deforestation. This map shows the extent and location of forest cover loss in Indonesia---detected by satellite---for 2000 to 2005, when deforestation averaged 0.71 million hectares per year and Indonesia was the second-most deforesting country, following Brazil.

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Topic(s): Forests
Geography: Indonesia

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GHG Emission Reduction Booklet Series III: Developing Long Term Strategy for Indonesia's Climate Action

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