Millions of households in Indonesia still rely on biomass fuels and traditional cookstoves, which contribute to deforestation, indoor air pollution, and carbon emissions. Adoption of clean cookstove technology remains low despite availability. A further look into this problem highlights the important role of daily habit, trust, and perceived benefit of using biomass fuels and traditionalContinue reading Shaping Behavior for Carbon and Health Gains
Indonesia has long been a global leader in spices, producing high-value commodities like nutmeg, pepper, cloves, and cinnamon. These products hold vast potential in both domestic and export markets. However, this potential remains underutilized. Many smallholder spice farmers continue to use outdated techniques, face limited market access, and struggle with low productivity. Government initiatives like the Indonesia Sustainable Agriculture (ISTA) project aim to address these challenges. However, farmer participation in ISTA activities remains limited, risking the effectiveness and reach of the program.Continue reading Unlocking Participation: Revealing What Drives or Hinders Spice Farmers Engagement
Indonesia is the world’s second largest fish producing country, yet its fisheries sector is under growing threat. Climate change, marine pollution, and overfishing continue to damage ecosystems and undermine the livelihoods of coastal communities. While policy and technical interventions abound, they often fall short for failing to address a root issue: behavior. Fishers still use destructive practices like trawling and explosives, not due to ignorance, but due to perceived short-term gains and embedded social norms.Continue reading Empowering Sustainable Fisheries Through Behavior Change in Indonesia
Editor: Nicholas Goodwin Indonesia’s rich marine biodiversity is under threat. Climate change is altering where and when fish travel. Pollution is causing harm to vital oceans. As populations grow, sustainable fishing will become more important than ever – yet practices like overexploitation, blast fishing by Indonesian fisheries and consumption of endangered fish species are destabilizingContinue reading Tulodo’s Groundbreaking Capability Building Support on Behavioral Approaches for Fisheries Sustainability in Indonesia
Editor: Nicholas Goodwin, Heribertus Rinto Wibowo Traditional cooking practices using firewood were observed at one of the households in Gunung Kidul. At the heart of Indonesia’s rural life, where the rhythms of nature often blend with human activities, a significant change to traditional cooking practices is underway. The crackling, romantic flames of three-stone stoves, fueledContinue reading Tulodo’s Research on Revolutionizing Cooking Practices in Rural Indonesia