BRIN Research Reveals Alarming Levels of Microplastic Contamination in Jakarta Rainwater and Atmospheric Deposition

The National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN) has released a comprehensive study detailing a concerning environmental phenomenon in Indonesia’s capital: the presence of microplastics in Jakarta’s rainwater. This revelation shifts…

Rainwater Harvesting Ponds Transform Arid Bantul Farmland Amidst Escalating Climate Risks

In the rugged, sun-scorched perches of Nawungan Hamlet, located within the Selopamioro Village of Bantul Regency, Yogyakarta, a silent revolution in water management has fundamentally altered the landscape of local…

Harnessing Abundant Rainfall: Indonesia’s Opportunity to Embrace Rainwater Harvesting for Sustainable Living

Jakarta, Indonesia – April 21, 2026 – As a nation blessed with abundant rainfall, Indonesia stands at a pivotal juncture to significantly enhance its water security and environmental sustainability through…

Harvesting the Heavens: How Yogyakarta Communities are Overcoming Chronic Water Scarcity through Rainwater Innovation

As the Indonesian archipelago braces for a prolonged period of heat and drought, the residents of Kalurahan Balong, located in the Girisobo District of Yogyakarta, have taken a proactive and…