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About KONEKSI
KONEKSI is a collaborative initiative in the knowledge and innovation sector
KONEKSI is a collaborative initiative in the knowledge and innovation sector that supports partnerships between Australian and Indonesian organisations for inclusive and sustainable policy and technology. Supported by the Governments of Australia and Indonesia, the Program promotes equitable knowledge partnerships and leveraging local knowledge to address socio-economic challenges.
ABOUT RESEARCH
Climate change resilience research in indonesia
The impact of climate change is keenly felt, especially by grassroots communities and rural livelihoods. The livelihoods of these communities in Indonesia are vulnerable to climate variability and change due to their dependence on agriculture, livestock farming, fisheries, and forest utilization. Hence, a research project titled “Climate Change Resilience” has been initiated, focusing on “Understanding the Climate Impact on Grassroots Communities and Rural Livelihoods in Indonesia: Catalyzing Change Towards Adaptation and Resilience.” This research team comprises universities in Indonesia and Australia collaborating with a Consortium of Higher Education-NGOs, namely ITS-Surabaya, KONSEPSI-NTB, TRANSFORM-NTB, Bengkel APPEK-Kupang, YPPS-Flores Timur, YKWS-Lampung, and LP2M-Padang. The study is conducted in four provinces, each with a specific focus: East Nusa Tenggara (Dryland Farmers, Buffalo Herders); West Nusa Tenggara (Rainfed Farmers and Cattle Farmers); Lampung (Coastal Fishermen); and West Sumatra (Wetland Farmers).
This interdisciplinary research aims to assess how climate change impacts grassroots communities and rural livelihoods shaped by various social variables, including cultural dimensions, socio-agroecology, and political economics at the grassroots level. Furthermore, it seeks to identify, facilitate, and catalyze adaptation measures and collective actions among at-risk communities. The research also aims to understand how NGOs, local governments, and universities collectively develop adaptation and transformation agendas at the grassroots level in rural areas. The expected impact of this research is to contribute to more inclusive climate adaptation and resilience policy changes that address the socio-ecological diversity of rural livelihoods in Indonesia.
Supported by the australian government through KONEKSI
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GOals
What are the goal and purpose of KONEKSI?
Goals
To achieve an enduring relationship between Indonesia and Australia that advances mutual interest and supports Indonesia’s inclusive and sustainable development.
Purpose
To increase the use of knowledge-based solutions for inclusive and sustainable policies and technologies.
RESULTS
What results does KONEKSI aim to achieve
1.
Australian and Indonesian organisations have increased collaboration and mutual understanding through knowledge partnerships
2.
Innovative solutions for inclusive and sustainable policies and technologies are generated by knowledge partnerships.
What
What does KONEKSI do?
- New partnerships to conduct exploratory research and just-in-time studies,
- Existing partnerships to develop proof of concept, prototypes, and follow-up research, and
- Well-established partnerships that demonstrate commitment to high research standards and wide-spread application.
Aiming to address capacity gaps and systemic constraints for production and dissemination of knowledge.
Ensuring that knowledge produced across KONEKSI is timely and effectively delivered to targeted knowledge users
Focusing on promoting and connecting services and solutions from KONEKSI partners to external stakeholders who share similar interests.
