Assessing the Outcomes of Circular Economy and Waste Management Partnerships between Indonesia and Denmark

In the pursuit of sustainable environmental solutions, the bilateral collaboration between Indonesia and Denmark has emerged as a focal point of study, particularly within the spheres of the circular economy and waste management. This research, anchored in a qualitative descriptive methodology, delves deep into the intricacies of this partnership, shedding light on its commendable strides in fostering the exchange of best practices and pioneering waste reduction techniques, notably waste incineration. The collaboration, rooted in a shared commitment to environmental sustainability, has not only aimed at diminishing the adverse environmental repercussions of waste but has also sought to catalyze opportunities for both nations to achieve their waste management objectives more efficiently. However, the journey has not been devoid of challenges. A significant impediment identified is Indonesia's constrained reservoir of expert resources, which has had tangible repercussions on the effective implementation and scaling of circular economy initiatives. This limitation underscores a broader challenge faced by many emerging nations, emphasizing the critical need for capacity building and resource augmentation. The research's implications are manifold, extending beyond policy formulation to influence practitioners and academics in the environmental and sustainable development sectors. By offering a nuanced perspective on the dynamics of international collaborations, the study underscores the potential and challenges of such partnerships in addressing pressing global environmental issues, thereby serving as a beacon for similar endeavors in other developing contexts

Arboreal Arthropods Species Diversity in Mangrove Forest Ciletuh, Sukabumi, West Java

This research was conducted in the mangrove areas Ciletuh, Sukabumi managed by Pokmasi Mandrajaya. Ciletuh mangrove area is occupied by mixed mangrove tree species. Mangrove is the habitat of a wide variety of arthropods and other canopy arthropods. Arthropods are one of the biotic components that play a role in multiple levels in an ecosystem. The existence of arthropods can be an indicator of the balance of the ecosystem. The purpose of this study was to estimate the abundance and diversity of arthropods in the canopy of Ciletuh mangrove areas. The study was conducted by analyzing vegetation, canopy arthropod catching by the beating-tray method, measurements of temperature and humidity. The results showed that canopy arthropods at 6 mangrove zoning in Ciletuh mangrove forest consisting of 21 families. Family that dominate in Ciletuh mangrove forest are family Formicidae in the class of Insecta and family Salticidae in the class of Arachnida. Keywords: arboreal arthropods, beating-tray, Ciletuh, mangrovePenelitian ini dilakukan di kawasan mangrove Ciletuh, Sukabumi yang dikelola oleh LSM Pokmasi Mandrajaya. Kawasan mangrove Ciletuh merupakan tegakan mangrove campuran. Mangrove merupakan habitat dari berbagai macam arthropoda dan arthropoda tajuk lainnya. Arthropoda adalah salah satu komponen biotik yang berperan dalam beberapa tingkatan pada suatu ekosistem. Keberadaan arthropoda dapat menjadi indikator keseimbangan ekosistem. Tujuan dilakukannya penelitian ini adalah untuk menduga kelimpahan dan keanekaragaman jenis arthropoda tajuk pada kawasan mangrove Ciletuh. Penelitian dilakukan dengan melakukan analisis vegetasi, penangkapan arthropoda tajuk dengan metode beating-tray, pengukuran suhu dan kelembaban udara. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa arthopoda tajuk pada 6 zonasi tegakan di kawasan mangrove Ciletuh terdiri dari 21 famili. Famili yang mendominasi adalah famili Formicidae pada kelas Insecta dan famili Salticidae pada kelas Arachnida. Kata kunci: arthropoda tajuk, beating-tray, Ciletuh, mangrov