IPB University has established a comprehensive Climate Action Plan under Rector’s Decree No. 298/2023, which serves as a strategic roadmap toward achieving carbon neutrality by 2030. The plan details clear actions to minimize fossil fuel use on campus, including the promotion of bicycles, electric vehicles, and university buses, as well as the designation of car-free zones. To ensure effective implementation, the university allocates dedicated human, material, and financial resources to these initiatives. Continuous awareness campaigns are also conducted to actively engage faculty, staff, students, and nearby communities. Importantly, this Climate Action Plan is openly shared with local governments and community groups, enabling them to adopt and replicate its strategies within their respective areas thereby strengthening regional collaboration in advancing climate resilience and sustainability.

Additionally, IPB University is also actively involved with governments and community groups to implement climate action initiatives. Our university provides guidance and research to develop effective Climate Action Plans for national and local governments.

IPB University’s Contribution to Indonesia’s National Climate Action Planning

Several faculty members of IPB University contributed to the development of Indonesia’s First Biennial Transparency Report (BTR), a national document that outlines the country’s needs and support mechanisms for climate action. The report details strategies for both mitigation and adaptation to achieve Indonesia’s Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) targets by 2030. These include an independent reduction of greenhouse gas emissions by 31.89%, and up to 43.2% with international financial support. One of the key strategies identified is the implementation of a multi-scheme carbon economic value system to optimize climate financing. This involvement demonstrates IPB University’s active role in shaping and supporting national-level climate action planning in collaboration with government stakeholders and policy frameworks.

Collaborative Climate Action Plan between IPB University and Tangerang City Government

IPB University, through its Center for Climate Risk and Opportunity Management in Southeast Asia Pacific (CCROM-SEAP), has collaborated with the Regional Development Planning Agency (Bappeda) of Tangerang City to develop the city’s Climate Adaptation and Mitigation Action Plan. This strategic document serves as a formal framework to achieve greenhouse gas emission reduction targets agreed upon with Banten Province. The plan provides a clear roadmap for implementing climate-related actions at the local level, ensuring that activities carried out by both the government and the community contribute effectively to addressing climate change.

Collaborative Regional Climate Action Plan for Greenhouse Gas Reduction in Nunukan Regency (2024–2050)

IPB University, through the Center for Regional System Analysis, Planning and Development, collaborated with the Government of Nunukan Regency, North Kalimantan, to develop the Regional Action Plan for Greenhouse Gas Emission Reduction (RAD-GRK) of Nunukan Regency 2024–2050. This document serves as a comprehensive guideline for the local government in mitigating greenhouse gas emissions and implementing climate adaptation strategies. The plan integrates participatory approaches by engaging local community groups and business actors, particularly through climate education and awareness programs. This collaboration demonstrates IPB University’s active role in formulating and sharing long-term climate action plans with local governments and communities to accelerate regional climate resilience. 

Collaborative Study on Social Forestry and Climate Mitigation

The Ministry of Environment collaborated with IPB University and several other universities in Indonesia to conduct a comprehensive study on the role of social forestry in mitigating the impacts of climate change. The study revealed that social forestry programs could contribute to reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 24.6 million tons of CO₂ equivalent, representing approximately 18 percent of the national emission reduction target. Moreover, IPB University and its academic partners assessed the socio-economic impacts of social forestry on surrounding communities. The findings demonstrated that social forestry not only plays a vital role in carbon emission reduction but also generates positive benefits for local communities by increasing income, creating employment opportunities, and improving land cover quality. This initiative underscores IPB University’s active engagement in national and community-level climate action planning in collaboration with government agencies and local stakeholders.

IPB University actively participates in co-operative planning for climate-related disasters in collaboration with government agencies and community organizations. The university’s Disaster Studies Center (Pusat Studi Bencana – PSB) serves as an institutional hub that focuses on research, education, and outreach in disaster risk reduction and management. PSB aims to enhance community resilience through interdisciplinary research, disaster risk assessment, and capacity-building programs. It regularly collaborates with local and national governments, as well as international partners, to strengthen preparedness, response, and recovery systems for various disasters, including floods, landslides, and other climate-induced hazards. In addition to research and technical assistance, PSB integrates disaster risk reduction into regional development and policy frameworks, supporting long-term resilience and sustainable development planning.

IPB University, in collaboration with the Ministry of Environment and Forestry of the Republic of Indonesia, developed the System for Vulnerability Index Data (SIDIK)—a national web-based platform designed to support climate disaster planning and risk management. SIDIK integrates village-level and climate data to generate comprehensive information on climate vulnerability and risk across Indonesia, from the village to the provincial level. The system provides vulnerability and climate risk indices, along with interactive maps that visualize areas most at risk. These assessments are essential for policymakers and government agencies in developing targeted adaptation strategies, including preparedness for climate-induced disasters and potential displacement of affected populations.

Additionally, IPB University actively collaborates with the regional government in DKI Jakarta by serving as a key member of the Task Force for Climate Disaster Mitigation and Adaptation, as stated in Governor’s Decree No. 209/2023 (page 8). As part of this group, IPB University leads research and innovation efforts focused on climate disaster risks. The findings from these studies are provided to the local government to inform and enhance early warning systems and strategies for climate disaster adaptation and mitigation in the region. 

Furthermore, IPB University’s alumni disaster-response team, Aksi Relawan Mandiri Himpunan Alumni IPB University (ARM HA IPB), works closely with local authorities in emergency and post-disaster coordination. During flood and landslide events in Sukabumi, specifically in Cibitung and Jampang Kulon, the team conducted rapid assessments and distributed essential aid to affected communities. They provided tarpaulins, ready-to-eat meals, bottled water, instant noodles, and biscuits to 79 households (202 individuals). In cooperation with local government disaster units, they also identified the needs of vulnerable populations, including infants, pregnant women, the elderly, and people with disabilities. The data and findings from these assessments form the basis for subsequent joint planning and recovery efforts addressing hydrometeorological disasters.

IPB University actively informs and supports local governments and communities in strengthening climate change disaster early warning and monitoring systems. IPB University has the Center for Disaster Studies (Pusat Studi Bencana – PSB) that serves as a key institution that supports local governments and communities in building resilience to climate-related disasters. Focusing on Bogor’s increasing weather extremes and vulnerable landscapes, PSB promotes a proactive approach to disaster management rather than merely reacting after an event occurs. Its activities include analyzing rainfall and slope stability data, monitoring sedimentation, and developing community-based early warning systems. By working closely with local authorities, PSB strengthens local capacity for disaster preparedness and response to help communities anticipate and manage climate-related risks.

IPB University has also developed Automatic Weather Stations (AWS) in dozens of villages across Indonesia. AWS are automated meteorological sensors that record real-time weather data such as temperature, pressure, humidity, solar radiation, rainfall, wind direction and speed, and other key climate variables. Initially designed to help farmers access up-to-date weather information and forecast future conditions for better agricultural decision-making, these stations have since evolved into crucial local early warning systems. They now play a vital role in supporting local and regional governments in monitoring and responding to increasingly unpredictable climate-related risks and disasters.

Moreover, IPB University has developed the Asta Catha Padi (Eight Innovations for Climate-Smart Rice Cultivation), a comprehensive technology package aimed at enhancing rice cultivation’s resilience to climate change. This initiative includes the development of climate-resilient rice varieties such as IPB 3S, IPB 9G, IPB 10G, IPB 11S BEPE, IPB 12S, IPB 13S, IPB 14S, and IPB 15S, which are characterized by their high productivity, resistance to climatic stresses like flooding and drought, and efficient use of water and fertilizers. These innovations have led to significant environmental and economic benefits, such as a reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 408 tons of CO₂ equivalent per planting season, equivalent to the emissions from 4,026 motorcycles. Additionally, the use of chemical fertilizers has decreased by 10-30%, water usage has been reduced by 17.2%, and pesticide use has been minimized due to the rice varieties’ greater resistance to pests.

Additionally, a team of students from IPB University implemented the “Smart Climate Agriculture (SCA)” outreach program to support local farmers in Desa Semugih to use climate-information systems for agriculture. The initiative included workshops on interpreting climate data (rainfall, temperature variations, drought risk) and applying those insights to planting decisions and farm management. Through this program, farmers learned how climate variability affects crops and how to adapt by adjusting planting times, choosing resilient crops, and adopting sustainable practices. By embedding climate-risk awareness into agricultural planning, the program empowered the community to anticipate and respond to climate-driven challenges in their environment. 

Furthermore, another IPB University students partnered with the local community and village authorities of Desa Petir, Bogor Regency strengthen the local early-warning capability for landslides in a high-risk area called LandMit: Landslide Disaster Mitigation Efforts Based on Capacity Building through Participatory Learning and Action Methods. They ran participatory workshops using 3-D terrain models, helped build simple early-warning devices, organised simulation drills and planned preventive actions such as vetiver planting for slope reinforcement. This shows IPB’s institutional support for local disaster risk monitoring and community resilience.

Collaboration with Local NGO

IPB University is an active member of the FOCUS Consortium (Fisherfolk Empowerment for Climate Resilience and Sustainability), alongside WALHI, KIARA, and the Yayasan Humanis dan Inovasi Sosial. Since 2023, the consortium has collaborated with the Provincial Government of Central Java and five coastal districts and cities (Semarang, Kendal, Batang, Jepara, and Demak) to strengthen coastal community resilience to climate change and enhance food security. One of its key achievements includes the development of the State of the Coast (SOC) Report 2023 and the implementation of Integrated Coastal Zone Management (ICZM) training for local stakeholders across these regions. In addition, FOCUS organized the Central Java Integrated Coastal Management Learning Session Workshop held on December 3–4, 2024, in Semarang. This event marked an important step in formulating sustainable and adaptive coastal management strategies grounded in ecological, economic, and social justice principles.

In 2024, Center for Transdisciplinarity and Sustainability Science (CTSS) IPB University in collaboration with Koalisi Rakyat untuk Kedaulatan Pangan (KRKP – People’s Coalition for Food Sovereignty) and supported by Low Carbon Rice held the 4th International Symposium on Transdisciplinary Approach for Knowledge Co-Creation in Sustainability (ISTAKCOS). The theme of The 4th ISTAKCOS is “Ecosystem Resilience for Environmental & Economic Sustainability, and Social Justice”. The purpose of the 4th ISTAKCOS 2024 is to provide a forum for sharing knowledge, research, and experience in the application of transdisciplinary science and sustainability science; support the development of international collaborative research in transdisciplinary fields and sustainability science, and seek cooperation in the development of sustainability science.

Collaboration with International NGO

The Consortium of the Center for Coastal and Marine Resources Studies (PKSPL) and the Center for Climate Risk and Opportunity Management in Southeast Asia and the Pacific (CCROM-SEAP) of IPB University organized training and technical assistance programs under the Climate Village Program (Program Kampung Iklim – ProKlim) in collaboration with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Indonesia. This training focused on developing Ecosystem-, Landscape-, Gender-, and Social Inclusion-Based Climate Change Adaptation Plans for Wakatobi Regency, Southeast Sulawesi. The program aimed to enhance the capacity of the Wakatobi Integrated Climate Change Adaptation Working Team, equipping them with knowledge on methods, technical tools, and strategies for formulating local adaptation action plans. The initiative also facilitated the identification and mapping of hazards, vulnerabilities, and risks, as well as the assessment of climate impacts based on accurate field data to support evidence-based adaptation planning in the region.

Additionally, IPB University collaborated with the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) and Fresh Factory (PT Gudang Segar Indonesia) to strengthen research partnerships for climate adaptation and mitigation. This initiative focuses on developing cost-effective and sustainable technological solutions, such as solar-powered cold storage and ice plants, to reduce CO₂ emissions across the fisheries supply chain and other economic sectors.