Advancing Climate Finance Policy Research for Indonesia’s Energy Transition
Jakarta, Indonesia, January 27, 2026
RECLICKS by the Purnomo Yusgiantoro Center (PYC), a Center of Excellence for Climate Finance Policy Research, Education, and Training, in collaboration with the Flood Impacts, Carbon Pricing, and Ecosystem Sustainability (FINCAPES) Project, successfully hosted a one-day short course titled “Designing and Conducting Climate Finance Policy Research for Indonesia’s Energy Transition” at the PYC Office in Jakarta.
As Floodwaters Rise, Pontianak Turns to Science and Planning for Answers
Pontianak, Indonesia, January 20, 2026
In Pontianak, flooding is not an occasional disaster, it is a recurring reality.
As tides rise along the Kapuas River and heavy rains sweep across the city, many residents have learned to live with water entering homes, damaging belongings, and disrupting daily life. In January alone, several parts of the city experienced banjir rob, or tidal flooding, multiple times, with water levels climbing close to two metres.
Flooding and Inequality: Protecting the Most Vulnerable
March 21, 2025
Indonesia faces a growing challenge: the increasing threat of urban flooding due to climate change and rapid urbanization. Recognizing that floods disproportionately impact vulnerable groups, especially women and low-income communities, the latest report from the FINCAPES project—supported by the University of Waterloo—explores how to integrate Gender Equality and Socio-Economic Inclusion (GESEI) into social protection measures.
FINCAPES Facilitates Multi-Stakeholder Dialogue to Address Flood Challenges in Pontianak
Pontianak, Indonesia, November 13-14, 2024
The Flood Impacts, Carbon Pricing, and Ecosystem Sustainability (FINCAPES) project recently hosted a two-day workshop titled "From Risks to Resilience Through Flood Risk Modeling for Pontianak City." This workshop brought together key stakeholders, including government officials, environmental experts, academics, and community representatives, to foster collaborative solutions to the city's pressing flood concerns.
Searching for Hope in the Peatlands: FINCAPES and Local Communities Chart a New Path for Restoration in Jambi
Jambi, Indonesia, July 10, 2024
Deep within the peatland landscapes of Jambi, a journey of discovery unfolded in July 2024, one that could help shape the future of ecosystem restoration and community resilience in Indonesia.
From July 5–9, 2024, a joint team from the FINCAPES Project, IPB University, and regional academic partners travelled across Jambi Province to identify potential sites for upcoming peatland conservation and restoration activities.
Where Land Meets Sea: FINCAPES and the Pasir Sakti Community Restore East Lampung’s Mangrove Lifeline
East Lampung, Indonesia, March, 4, 2024
Along the windswept coastline of East Lampung, where land and sea are locked in a constant dialogue, a quiet transformation is taking root.
In Purworejo Village, nestled within the Muara Sekampung Protected Forest, the FINCAPES Project is working hand-in-hand with the Pasir Sakti community to restore one of nature’s most powerful yet fragile coastal defenders, mangrove forests.
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