The Flood Impacts, Carbon Pricing, and Ecosystem Sustainability (FINCAPES) project is an ambitious and collaborative initiative supporting Indonesia in addressing some of the most pressing challenges of climate change while safeguarding biodiversity and promoting socially and economically sustainable development. Funded by the Government of Canada through Global Affairs Canada, this 5.5-year gender-responsive project is jointly undertaken by the University of Waterloo’s Faculty of Mathematics and Faculty of Environment in partnership with Indonesian universities, government agencies, civil society organizations, and industry stakeholders. Together, these partners are working to strengthen Indonesia’s climate resilience through applied research, innovation, policy development, and capacity building.
The Flood Impacts, Carbon Pricing and Ecosystem Sustainability (FINCAPES) project is funded by Global Affairs Canada.
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Advancing Climate Finance Policy Research for Indonesia’s Energy Transition
RECLICKS by the Purnomo Yusgiantoro Center (PYC), in collaboration with the FINCAPES Project, hosted a one-day short course titled “Designing and Conducting Climate Finance Policy Research for Indonesia’s Energy Transition” on January 20, 2026, in Jakarta. Part of the Climate Change Knowledge Sharing (CLICKS) platform and linked to the RECLICKS Call for Proposals 2026, the course brought together government officials, researchers, academics, NGOs, and practitioners to strengthen climate finance policy research capacity in Indonesia. Participants explored Indonesia’s climate finance architecture, policy instruments, and research gaps while gaining practical skills in qualitative and quantitative research methods through sessions led by Indonesian and University of Waterloo experts. The initiative highlighted the importance of evidence-based and policy-relevant research in supporting Indonesia’s energy transition and reflected the shared commitment of PYC, RECLICKS, and FINCAPES to strengthening climate finance knowledge, fostering collaboration, and advancing gender-responsive and sustainable policy solutions.
As Floodwaters Rise, Pontianak Turns to Science and Planning for Answers
The FINCAPES Project has launched a new actuarial study in Pontianak to better understand the financial, social, and economic costs of flooding in one of Indonesia’s most flood-prone coastal cities. Building on earlier flood hazard modelling, the study combines catastrophe modelling with gender-responsive and socio-economically inclusive analysis to support more equitable and forward-looking urban planning, disaster preparedness, and risk financing. Led by Universitas Gadjah Mada and supported by local partners, the initiative marks an important step toward helping Pontianak move from responding to floods toward planning for long-term climate resilience.
Flooding and Inequality: Protecting the Most Vulnerable
Indonesia is increasingly facing severe urban flooding driven by climate change and rapid urbanization, with disproportionate impacts on women and low-income communities. A FINCAPES report led by the University of Waterloo examines how gender equality and socio-economic inclusion (GESEI) can be integrated into social protection systems to improve flood response and recovery. Drawing on global case studies and practical policy tools, the report offers guidance for strengthening inclusive, gender-responsive safety nets that can enhance resilience in Indonesia’s flood-prone urban areas.