ENVIBILITY: Journal of Environmental and Sustainability Studies

Exploration and Reintroduction of Orchid on the West Slope of Mount Lawu: Conservation Studies PT Pertamina Aviation Fuel Terminal Adi Sumarmo

2024-09-25T06:24:01+00:00

This study aimed to inventory the taxonomic diversity of Orchidaceae on the western slopes of Mount Lawu, a conservation area managed by PT Pertamina Aviation Fuel Terminal Adi Sumarmo. Through exploratory methods, 51 orchid taxa were identified with a total of 230 individuals. The Eria, Dendrobium, and Liparis genera dominated the species composition, with their distribution influenced by microhabitat characteristics. The significant presence of epiphytic species suggests a healthy forest canopy. Vegetative propagation efforts through tissue culture were successfully conducted on five selected species: Eria sp, Liparis sp, Dendrobium sp, Malaxidinae sp, and Vanda tricolor, with Dendrobium sp demonstrating the highest potential for vegetative propagation (26%). These findings open avenues for reintroduction programs of rare species into their natural habitats.

A conservation status assessment revealed that most species are not yet listed in the IUCN Red List, emphasizing the urgent need for further research and more intensive conservation efforts. Therefore, this study recommends the implementation of integrated in-situ and ex-situ conservation strategies to ensure the sustainability of orchid diversity within the Mount Lawu conservation area.

Coastal Abrasion Disaster Mitigation Strategy in Dumai City through Community Empowerment Program

2024-09-21T09:18:26+00:00

Abrasion is a process of coastline erosion due to continuous increase in sea waves that causes land loss and damages coastal ecosystems. Abrasion on the coast of Dumai City has caused various problems including land loss, difficult access for fishermen to go to sea, and damage to fishing boats due to exposure to abrasion waves. This study was conducted using a qualitative descriptive approach with cases in the coastal area of Dumai City in Mundam Village. Data collection was carried out through in-depth interviews with 5 informants, observation, and documentation to strengthen the data collected. Interactive model data analysis was used in this study. The results of the study showed that the mitigation strategy carried out on the coast of Dumai City used an empowerment approach by raising awareness of coastal communities about the dangers of abrasion which not only impacts land erosion, but can further threaten the livelihoods and lives of fishermen. This activity includes several stages: (1) rehabilitation and planting of mangroves; (2) construction of breakers and wave breakers; (3) strengthening communities through education and training; and (4) monitoring and evaluation.

Local Wisdom-Based Communication for Sustainable Development

2024-09-26T06:54:55+00:00

The research focuses on communication based on local wisdom for sustainable development, with a case study on the planning of a Micro Hydro Power Plant (MHPP) in Kalisonggo Hamlet, Pendoworejo Village, Girimulyo Sub-district, Kulon Progo Regency. The purpose of this study is to explain how local wisdom needs to be considered for sustainable development. The method used is a case study. Primary data collection was conducted through interviews and with an appreciative inquiry approach. This data is supported by secondary data. The conceptual framework used includes the ecological ethics of Kohei Saito, pre-capitalism in Asia by J. H. Boeke, and the inter- and transdisciplinary approach to sustainability communication. The research found that communication in the pre-initiation phase of MHPP development did not show the involvement of social experts and the community in the feasibility study activities to provide input, guidance, and information about local wisdom. Yet, the MHPP program being planned will be handed over to the community for management. Besides not ensuring the sustainability of a program, development that is not based on local wisdom impacts the marginalization of environmental ecosystem issues. The conclusion drawn is that communication based on local wisdom for sustainable development is a communication strategy to obtain comprehensive information about customs, traditions, social systems, and culture. Moreover, this strategy also expands and deepens efforts to involve various experts in an interdisciplinary manner and communities that have mastery of local wisdom. Therefore, the author recommends the need for an inter- and transdisciplinary approach in the planning activities of the MHPP development project and an understanding of communal-oriented ecological ethics for sustainable development.

Keywords

communication; local wisdom; sustainable development; inter and trans disciplinary

Odonata Ordo Biodiversity Index at The Lake I Nyoman Sukadana PT Kilang Pertamina Internasional Refinery Unit VII Kasim

2024-09-27T06:43:25+00:00

I Nyoman Sukadana lake was located on buffer zone area at PT Kilang Pertamina Internasional Refinery Unit VII Kasim. This area was plotted as conservation area for any kind of flora, fauna, and company’s springs. I Nyoman Sukadana become a habitat for several kinds of bird and insect. Dragonfly which has dominant life cycle at the waters become one of several insects that could be found on this area. This research calculates biodiversity index of dragonfly at I Nyoman Sukadana Lake’s area. It calculates biodiversity index (H’), evenness (E), and richness (R). Data retrieval conducted by line transect method and Shannon-Wiener index for data analysis. This research found that there are 23 kinds of dragonfly on I Nyoman Sukadana Lake which dominated by Sub-Ordi Anisoptera. This sub-ordo was living on open waters area, so I Nyoman Sukadana Lakes was a suitable habitat for Sub-Ordi Anisoptera. Based on biodiversity index (H’) calculation it’s got 2,02 that categorized as “High”, evenness (E) at 0,87, and richness index (R) at 5,13 that categorized as “High”. Based on Shannon-Wiener index, it’s indicating that the water quality of I Nyoman Sukadana Lake was fine.

Empowering Women Farmers in Facing Climate Change Through the Horticulture Agriculture Program on Peatland

2024-09-30T09:45:40+00:00

Women farmers are a group that is vulnerable to the impacts of climate change. In their activities they are very dependent on natural resources and climate. Unfortunately, women farmers are often left out of planning and policies in efforts to overcome this problem. PT Kilang Pertamina Internasional Refinery Unit II Production Sungai Pakning this is a problem that can result in women farmer groups becoming increasingly marginalized. For this reason, the company, through its CSR program, carries out empowerment to increase the capacity of women farmers through the development of horticultural agriculture on peatlands in facing climate change problems. This research aims to see how the CSR implementation of PT Kilang Pertamina Internasional Refinery Unit II Production Sungai Pakning through the horticultural agriculture program empowers women farmers in facing the impacts of climate change. This research uses descriptive qualitative methods to explain the authentic experiences of women farmers in the empowerment process which plays a role in responding to the impacts of climate change. The research informants were female farmers who were members of the peatland horticultural farming program. Data collection methods are carried out through interviews, documentation, observation. The results of the research show that empowering women farmers through a horticultural farming program on peatlands is able to increase the capacity of women farmers, especially their ability to deal with climate change and are able and encourage initiatives to make alternative choices in an effort to face the impacts of climate change. Women farmers are no longer passive members who simply take part in activities, women farmers through their capacities become subjects who have political power to accommodate their interests.