Abstract ‘Integration’ is a buzz-word in almost all disciplines, from engineering to economy and from physical to social science. Invitations to develop more integrated strategies have been a central message in urban development studies and literature. While in developed countries the notion of integration has been manifested in various aspect of urban development, most of […]

Abstract This paper assesses the environmental performance of land-based economic sectors of Central Java, Indonesia. An assessment framework is designed and applied to two Districts: Banyumas and Purbalingga. It consists of two main elements, namely: (a) an assessment between the medium term development plans of the two districts in terms of their consistency with green […]

Abstract This paper examines the role of policy-relevant research in climate change policy development. It attempts to address a practically important question: does policy research actually make a difference in the processes of formulating and institutionalizing local climate change policy? Two case studies from Central Java Indonesia are presented. The analysis focuses on the policy […]

Abstract   This study analyzes various regulations on urban waste management, with emphasis in recycling activities. How regulatory frameworks from the national level translates to the city level, and the extent of its implementation are examined through field observations in the city of Semarang as a case study. Based on the study of regulations and […]

Abstract This study puts emphasis on a literature review of current theoretical strands in two major fields: food security and rural-urban linkage. It then critically evaluates the relation between these two. It examines the extent to which the preparation of the Food Security Vulnerability Atlas developed by the World Food Programme considers the rural-urban linkage […]

Abstract This article introduces the concept of ‘Sea Cities’ to emphasize a range of tactics to acknowledge the relationship between the sea and cities. This concept is critical for the possibility of integrating future aquatic-based urbanism to address climate change, and in particular, the issue of rising sea levels, which is currently faced by the […]

Abstract Semarang is prone to flooding due to tidal flood from the sea and flash flood from the upper inland area. Several studies have noted that a community is an important element in the reduction of disaster (flood) risk. The purpose of this study is to examine the capacity of community formed as Local Preparedness […]

Abstract On the coast of Java, Semarang City faces a multitude of climate-related problems including sea-level rise, flash and tidal floods, subsidence and coastal erosion. Using four case-study villages, this working paper explores how households are coping with the impacts of climate change. How do they decide whether to protect, adapt or relocate their property […]

Climate change presents multiple challenges for local governments in developing countries. These challenges are acute, particularly in cities that experience continuous and rapid population growth, requiring adequate land-use and infrastructure planning. Frequently these cities see informal settlements built in hazardous locations. The health of residents in large cities can be affected by the impacts of […]