Research, Publication & Projects

Planetary Health Resilience in Coastal Communities

FEATURED INITIATIVE

Climate Change, Planetary Health, and Sustainable Care

The Climate Change, Planetary Health, and Sustainable Care Research Cluster focuses on advancing interdisciplinary research at the intersection of environmental change and health, with a core emphasis on nursing science and healthcare practices.

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Publications

COMPLETED (2023 – 2024)

Empowering Women in Mitigating Climate Change Impacts on Health

A collaborative research project funded by KONEKSI in 2023, conducted in partnership with Monash University and University of Melbourne, as a baseline data to evaluate women’s knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) to mitigating climate change-related health impacts.

COMPLETED (2023 – 2024)

PUTI Q1: Pemberdayaan Perempuan dalam Mitigasi Dampak Kesehatan Akibat Perubahan Iklim

Research funded by the Directorate of Funding and Research Ecosystem (DPER) Universitas Indonesia in 2023. This mixed-method study focused not only in women’s KAP, but also on their supporting systems and existing barriers, including the roles of stakeholders and also healthcare workers within their communities.

ONGOING (2024 – 2025)

Exploration of Climate Change-Related Health Impact on Mother and Children in Indonesia

Focusing on vulnerable populations—particularly mothers and children—this qualitative study used participatory workshops to facilitate both bottom-up and top-down dialogue. The approach brought affected communities and key stakeholders together to develop practical solutions and policy recommendations for addressing climate change–related health impacts. Funded by Monash University and conducted in collaboration with partners from five countries.

COMPLETED (2025)

UNICEF: Praktik Puskesmas yang Berketahanan Iklim dan Berkelanjutan di Indonesia [Climate-resilient and sustainable community health center practices in Indonesia]

A consultative project aimed at exploring sustainable and climate-resilient practices across seven community health centers in Lombok. Using a qualitative approach, the study identified an urgent need to develop a climate–health practices curriculum for healthcare workers as frontline responders.

ONGOING (2025 – 2027)

Building Women’s Resilience to Climate Change through Health Promotion Intervention

A continuation of the KONEKSI-funded research, this study focused on developing and compiling adaptive, culturally sensitive health promotion education materials. Using a quasi-experimental design, the research was conducted in three provinces representing both rural and urban settings.

ONGOING (2025 – 2027)

She Leads DRR: Regional Women’s Leadership for Community Based Disaster Risk Reduction

Focusing on climate change–related disasters, this project aims to strengthen community-based disaster risk reduction by developing and delivering training modules for women in disaster-affected areas. The study is funded by the Toyota Foundation International Grant Program and conducted in partnership with University of Hyogo.

ONGOING (2026 – present)

Exploring the Role of Men and Boys in Inclusive Climate Adaptation for Maternal and Child Health in Indonesia

This study addresses a key gap in climate adaptation by examining how men and boys can support gender equity and strengthen maternal and child health resilience. It explores how climate risks intersect with gender norms and generates evidence for gender-transformative, equity-focused adaptation strategies.

Interested in collaborating on a study?

As a research cluster, we welcome potential collaborations in climate change, planetary health, and sustainable care. We offer expert consultation services, including serving as research consultants for NGOs on climate change–related projects, as well as collaborative research and capacity-building initiatives.