Ministry Of Environment Research Articles

The Innovation of Gender Mainstreaming Implementation: A Study on Gender Festival at the Ministry of Environment and Forestry

Government agencies need to carry out public policy innovations to deal with changes that occur quickly and dynamically. The Ministry of Environment and Forestry (MoEF) developed an innovation called the Gender Festival as an effort to transform a "Gender Neutral" work environment into a "Nature Gender." This study, therefore, aims to evaluate the fulfillment of innovation aspects and the obstacles encountered in the Gender Festival by using the Australian Public Sector Innovation Indicators (APSII) theory. This qualitative-descriptive research collected data through interviews and documentation data. Data were then analyzed using Miles and Huberman's interactive analysis. The study findings demonstrated that the Gender Festival fulfilled 12 of the 15 aspects of innovation based on the APSII criteria. They comprise investment in innovation, human resources and skills innovation, staff attitudes and attributes for innovation, sources of innovation, technological infrastructure for innovation, diffusion of innovation, innovation culture and leadership, innovation strategy, activities and implementation, types of innovation, innovation novelty, and intangible outputs. On the other hand, the obstacle to implementing a Gender Festival was the limited number of human resources with sufficient capacity to understand gender in managing the workload, which is quite heavy; as a result, innovation collaboration, innovation management practices, and innovation intensity could not be implemented.

Public Service Management in Corporate Social Responsibility PT. Pertamina International Refinery Unit II Sungai Pakning

Environmental matter frequently emerges in every area; this is a concern for all parties, especially as environmental problems are the impact of company activities. As a company responsible for the impact of activities carried out, the company provides public services in the form of a corporate social responsibility program. Good public service management in corporate social responsibility programs certainly has a positive social impact on society and the environment. This has been conducted by PT. Pertamina International Refinery Unit II Sungai Pakning received five best performance awards from the Ministry of Environment and Forestry of the Republic of Indonesia in a row from 2017. The purpose of this research is to analyze public service management in corporate social responsibility. This research uses a qualitative research method with a phenomenological approach. The research results found that there are four stages in public service management in corporate social responsibility, namely planning, implementation, reporting, and accountability. This stage is the basis for implementing corporate social responsibility programs that focus on the fields of education, public health, environment, and infrastructure. It was found that there was an additional general function in the company's CSR public service management, namely accountability.

The Correlation Between Adversity Quotient and Self-Regulated Learning of Official Students at Forestry

The study was conducted based on the researcher's interest in the condition of students in learning, where the Pekanbaru forestry vocational high school is one of 5 forestry vocational schools in Indonesia under the Ministry of Environment and Forestry of the Republic of Indonesia, which has different rules and ways of educating from schools in general. High demands on school quality standards require students to condition themselves and their minds in a pressure both in managing time and the very monotonous environment faced by students, aiming to achieve an achievement and good results. Based on these problems, this study was conducted with a quantitative research method that uses a scale as a measuring tool for collecting research data. The population in this study were all students of Forestry Vocational High School Pekanbaru, the total sample was 209 students of class X and XI which were determined by purposive random sampling technique. Based on the results of data analysis using product moment correlation analysis techniques with a correlation coefficient (r) of (0.695) with a significant (p) of (0.000) (p <0.01), the magnitude of the variable contribution value (R squared) 48.3%. So it is concluded that the hypothesis in this study is accepted, with the explanation that there is a positive and significant relationship between adversity quotient and self-regulated learning in Pekanbaru Forestry Vocational High School students.

Effect analysis on waste recycling by introducing a new policy, "Environmental Assessment of Recycling," for establishment of the ESG management system in the Republic of Korea.

To move away from linear system mining-manufacture-production-disposal, most countries have been trying to establish a circular economy, by reusing waste as resources. Responding to this paradigm change, the Ministry of Environment of Korea amended the Wastes Control Act in the 2010s. To increase the recycling rate in Korea, the environmental assessment of recycling (EAR) has been introduced to improve the Wastes Control Act. The whole process of new recycling technologies can be assessed in terms of environmental or technical aspects by assessment institutes of the EAR. Finally, the governmental research institute can approve of an application case, which proves environmental friendliness, even if the technology is not defined in the current act. Recently, 17 companies have been coassessed and approved to recycle steel codes in waste tires as resources for iron smelting via assessments of the whole process, such as environmental analysis and quality assessment. The EAR has been enforcing recycling materials for six years, and the total profit of the companies that were approved was estimated to be approximately 55 million USD. However, many amendments to the EAR continue to be requested by stakeholders. In this study, the effect of the EAR was evaluated, and additional tasks were found to enhance the EAR. Integr Environ Assess Manag 2024;20:1473-1485. © 2024 SETAC.

A review of soil erosion modeling in Nigeria using the Revised Universal Soil Loss Equation model

AbstractSoil erosion is a severe soil degradation problem that endangers the actualization of Sustainable Development Goals. It affects agricultural production by reducing soil fertility via topsoil translocation, leading to soil quality deterioration. A review of soil erosion modeling using the Revised Universal Soil Loss Equation (RUSLE) model shows that Nigeria lags behind other developing countries like Ethiopia despite the massive improvements provided by remote sensing and geographic information system (GIS) technologies. Fewer than 50 articles were found on the Google Scholar search engine that used the RUSLE model for empirical studies on soil erosion. Only four research articles were found on the ScienceDirect website. Additionally, there were differences in the findings from studies across Nigeria. Such disparities were due to differences in the approaches used to estimate key factors in the RUSLE model. Therefore, we recommend that the Ministries of Agriculture and Environment take soil erosion research seriously by adopting proactive soil conservation and management measures. Ensemble models can be used including machine learning approaches rather than focusing mainly on structural intervention. In addition, there should be a harmonized look‐up table for the cover management factor and conservation practices factor that fairly represent the various ecoclimatic regions. The limitations to the model's use are highlighted, and a way forward is suggested.

Estimating the economic value of environmental education: a case study of South Korea

Environmental education (EE) has received more and more attention worldwide. In Korea, there is a national consensus on the importance of EE; however, it is not as much of a priority as other education subjects or themes, based on annual survey results. This study asks how much value Korean citizens place on EE, revealing its value more objectively than the opinion survey. This study estimates citizens’ benefits from EE using the contingent valuation method (CVM) to elicit willingness to pay (WTP). The survey scenario detailed information about the Green Movable EE Classroom program managed by the South Korean Ministry of Environment, and its 1,004 participants comprised a representative sample of Korea. The results are as follows. If the average household’s annual WTP (KRW 17,575; USD 14.85) were expanded to the total number of Korean households, the total benefit would be about KRW 367.2 billion (USD 310 million) per year. This result can be interpreted as citizens being willing to pay that amount for EE. This study estimated the economic value and is the first empirical attempt to reveal the value of EE nationwide. This study expands the theoretical discussion of the value of EE and provides evidence for policy revision.

The Implementation of EU Legislation on Energy Communities into Polish Law

Abstract The subject of this article is the issues related to the obligation to implement into Polish law the provisions of the European Union (EU) law concerning citizen energy communities (CECs) and renewable energy communities (RECs), contained in Directives 2019/944 and 2018/2001. The method of implementing the provisions of EU law into Polish law is to be based on the establishment of a single set of regulations, as provided for in the draft Act amending the Energy Law and certain other Acts of 26 January 2023 (draft No. UC74 developed by the Ministry of Climate and Environment). It is to include regulations relating to both types of communities (CECs and RECs), but to use only one name – CECs. The article presents and critically analyses the proposed regulations and the adopted method of their allocation in the acts of Polish law.

Analysis of Spatial distribution of Peatland Depth in Keub Village

Peat is an ecosystem that is formed due to biomass production that exceeds the decomposition process. The area of peat land in Aceh Province reaches 338,164 ha. Improper use of peatlands results in peatland degradation so that the thickness and depth of the peat soil decreases. This research aims to determine the map of changes in the distribution of peat depth classes and determine changes in the peat ecosystem classification map in Keub Village by comparing the peat depth map published by the Ministry of Environment and Forestry in 2019 with interpolation results using the inverse distance weight method. The results of this research showed that there was a change in the peat depth class and the area of distribution of the peat depth class between the peat depth class map published by the Ministry of Environment and Forestry and the interpolation results in Keub Village. Based on a comparison of the KLHK peat depth map with the interpolated map, it was also found that there was a change in the area of protected functional areas in the form of an increase in the number of areas.

First systematic population survey of the desert‐adapted lions, Northwest Namibia

AbstractThe desert‐adapted lions (Panthera leo) of northwest Namibia inhabit arid and semi‐arid habitats, primarily within communal conservancy lands, which they share with semi‐nomadic pastoralists. Though of considerable conservation interest, no systematic population survey of these lions has previously been attempted. From 6 November 2022 to 6 January 2023, 45 trained surveyors covered approximately 40,000 km2 of conservancy and government‐managed lands, identifying individual lions by vibrissae (whisker‐spot) patterns and other demographic indicators. A systematic whole count, identifying every adult individual, was used to estimate population size. This approach drew upon the local ecological knowledge (LEK) of the Lion Rangers, community conservationists responsible for identifying and monitoring lions in their respective communal conservancies, as well as Regional Services staff of Namibia's Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism (MEFT). The population is estimated between 57 and 60 individual adult lions and 14 cubs; this represents an inferred decrease of 46–60% over the past five years. At 0.11–0.12 lions/100 km2, this is the lowest recorded density for a free‐ranging, self‐sustaining lion population in Africa. Thirty‐six female and 21 male lions were found during the survey, yielding a sex ratio of 1 ♀: 0.58 ♂. While the population is considered stable and self‐sustaining despite recent declines, human‐lion conflict (HLC) remains the primary cause of lion mortality and recent drops in available prey are also concerning. Results serve as a baseline for future surveys, which will be an important part of monitoring this relatively small, widely dispersed population.

Soft System Methodology Approach: Case Study of Renewable Energy Development of Wood Pellets as an Implementation of a Circular Economy

The development of wood pellets as a sustainable energy source derived from biomass waste has not significantly increased over the past few decades, despite a rise in demand for and sales of its products worldwide. Several variables contribute to the intricate issue of creating wood pellets from biomass waste as a renewable energy source, including the roles and responsibilities of various stakeholders, including the government, financial institutions, academia, the manufacturing sector, and non-governmental organizations. This article uses a waste management model that employs the Soft System Methodology (SSM) approach to assess the challenge of producing wood pellets from biomass waste as a renewable energy source and possible solutions. Data and information on the development of wood pellets as a renewable energy source derived from biomass waste were acquired through a literature review and in-depth interviews with specialists. The study’s findings demonstrate that using the SSM technique leads to a conceptual model that depicts the interactions between sub-elements to enhance the development of wood pellets as a biomass waste-derived renewable energy source. This concept was developed to lessen any adverse effects and enhance the processing of biomass waste. The success of goals is determined by the importance of each actor’s role and the collaboration of other actors, including local, national, and corporate governments. The Ministry of Environment and Forestry is the primary stakeholder and has a say in policy and program formulation. The Ministry of Industry, Energy and Mineral Resources, financial institutions, and other relevant organizations can help with this effort.

ELV Policy and Management System in Malaysia: Exploratory Study of Dynamics, Rationale and Opportunity through Digitalised Public Services

A sustainable end-of-life vehicle (ELV) management system requires a well-thought and well-designed process covering strategies, regulations, technologies, and future adaptive systems. Among others is the urgent need for feasible implementation of the integrated vehicle deregistration process, especially to kickstart the process for registered abandoned vehicles (approximately eight million units nationwide in 2018). In line with this aspiration, this study will explore the dynamics, rationale, and opportunity for public services to have a unified digitisation platform. This initiative will integrate networks of public (e.g., Ministry of Transport, Ministry of Housing and Local Government, Ministry of Environment and Water, Local councils, Road and Transportation Department, courts, Royal Malaysian Police), industry (e.g., authorised automotive treatment facilities (AATF), scrapyards) and other related parties. Those entities are critical to developing local ELV management system capacity to address current complex problems and achieve collective goals for the future automotive industry in Malaysia. Based on the Focus Group Discussion (FGD) outputs, literature survey, and relevant proposed frameworks, this study aims to enlighten policymakers on the necessity of having an integrated system in supporting various business, legal and administrative needs of the sustainable ELV Policy in Malaysia.

Analisis Biaya Kualitas Lingkungan PT PIP Karawang

The purpose of this study is to provide an overview and new insights into the application of environmental quality costs in manufacturing companies, especially PT PIP Karawang. This type of research is qualitative with a case study approach and uses qualitative descriptive analysis techniques. This research reveals that PT PIP has not classified environmental costs as formulated by Hansen and Mowen. PT PIP Karawang has incurred costs related to environmental quality but the classification is still mixed with other costs related to production activities. Regarding the analysis of environmental quality costs according to PSAK, PT PIP has issued costs related to its environmental activities. However, these costs have not been specifically identified by the company, because the identification carried out by PT PIP in carrying out the stages of environmental cost treatment is treated as factory overhead costs. In addition, there is no recognition and measurement of environmental costs incurred according to PSAK, so PT PIP applies the recognition and measurement of environmental costs in accordance with Company policy. PT PIP Karawang has not reported and disclosed the environmental costs incurred because the disclosure of environmental costs is disclosed as overhead costs, so there is no need for special presentation in the financial statements. In addition, PT PIP Karawang has disclosed the GRI 306 standard regarding disclosure of wastewater (influent) and waste management which consists of reporting the volume of waste, type of waste, transportation of waste in collaboration with a transportation company or a utilization company that already has a license from the Ministry of Environment (KLH). Keywords: Environmental Quality Cost, Hansen & Mowen, PSAK, GRI 306

The effect of economic development, income inequality and banking sector development on environmental quality: Empirical evidence in Indonesia

<p>Our research explores how government expenditure, inequality, and bank lending could impact environmental quality. We assess the quality of the environment by utilizing the Environmental Quality Index, as supplied by the Ministry of Environment and Forestry. We use annual regional-level data from 2012 to 2021 gathered from the Indonesia Statistics Bureau (<em>Badan Pusat Statistik-BPS</em>), Bank Indonesia, and the environment reports of Indonesia provided by the Ministry of Environment and Forestry. Our final sample consists of 34 provinces across Indonesia. We use the human development index, the Indonesia democracy index, and the Gini index provided by the Indonesia Statistics Bureau to measure inequality. We use regional-level bank loan data provided by Bank Indonesia to measure bank lending. Lastly, we measure government expenditure using regional government expenditure data. This study uses the random effect model to estimate the empirical model. Hausman test is conducted to determine which model is appropriate between the fix and random effect models. These results imply that banking sector development, economic development proxied by government expenditure, and inequality proxied by the human development index and Indonesia democratic index negatively impact the environmental quality. Derived from the findings of the regression test, the overall expenditure at the regional level demonstrates a detrimental effect on environmental health. This is evident in the developmental trajectory of the state government, which has yet to be oriented towards environmental concerns. This is also supported by the results of subsample tests, which show that this linkage significantly affects regions with high inequality.</p>

The Dilemma Of Indonesia’s Coal Policy In 2020-2060: A Modality Of State Revenue

<em>Coal commodity management policies in Indonesia are closely related to efforts to reduce carbon emissions and increase carbon sequestration. This has the potential to create regulatory synchronization problems because it relates to sectoral challenges from the relevant ministries and/or agencies. To describe the synchronization problem, this research uses a normative juridical method with a statute approach and a conceptual approach. The results of this study are that there are three ministries that are directly or indirectly related to coal management, namely the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources, the Ministry of Environment and Forestry, and the Ministry of Finance. The conclusion is that although the 2005-2025 national development target has been announced by the Government, particularly regarding the NZE2060 target, it turns out that the implementation of the regulations in the three ministries has experienced predicaments that have resulted in a dilemma of synchronizing the national climate policy. However, short-term policies implicitly indicate the modality of state revenue as a priority</em>

Conservation status of flora and fauna in the nickel mining area of PT Hengjaya Mineralindo

Indonesia is an archipelagic country with a high level of biodiversity from the sea to the mountains. Likewise, the island of Sulawesi has a variety of endemic flora and fauna with an extraordinary level of endemicity. This rich flora and fauna face various threats that cause ecosystem degradation. This research is intended to review the level of flora and fauna status in the Sulawesi region, especially in the PT Hengjaya Mineralindo mining area in Bungku Pesisir and Bahodopi District, Central Sulawesi. Based on observations in areas with code HA WD 06, HA Pit Central, HA Arboretum 1 and HA Arboretum 2 areas, it was found that some flora and fauna were categorized as being in conservation status by Minister of Environment and Forestry Regulation No. P 106 Concerning Protected Plants and Animals, International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), and the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES). Thus, the company will always strive to encourage ecological succession to achieve ecosystem stability in the future through sustainable practices.

Comparison of the Work of Wastewater Treatment Plant “Ravda” in Summer and Winter Influenced by the Seasonal Mass Tourism Industry and COVID-19

Mass tourism puts enormous pressure on wastewater treatment plants due to its expansive growth during the summer months. To adapt to the fluctuations, the Ravda wastewater treatment plant (WWTP) uses innovative methods and technologies, allowing for “shrinking” and “expanding” of the facilities according to the season. This has been built in stages over the years, with two separate biological treatment lines adapting to different numbers of tourists and to the quantity of influent wastewater. The aim of this study is to make a comparative assessment of the work of WWTP Ravda in the summer and winter seasons and its effectiveness, as well as to compare them. In addition, it examines the years of the COVID-19 pandemic, when a much higher consumption of water per person was noted. Data were analyzed for the period of 2018–2022 inclusive, comparing influent and effluent BOD5 and COD in the summer and winter. Nitrogen and phosphorus removal efficiencies were also tracked. The study shows that municipal wastewater treatment is effective, but much higher values, close to the maximum permissible discharge values, are observed during the tourist season. With the continued growth of the tourism sector, the Ravda wastewater treatment plant would not be able to cope with the discharge standards set by the Ministry of Environment and Water, so measures need to be taken promptly.

Impact of Noise on the Effectiveness of Flight Traffic Services

This study aims to determine how noise affects the effectiveness of flight traffic services at Perum LPPNPI Cirebon Sub-Branch Office. The method used in this study is a qualitative one by taking three samples a day using the Sound Meter application on Android at the Menara Perum LPPNPI Cirebon Sub-Branch Office. The results of this study showed that the noise level in the control tower room had exceeded the threshold indicated both in general review based on the Decree of the Minister of Environment No. 48 of 1996 and specifically reviewed based on the book Human Factor in Air Traffic Control by V. David Hopkin in 1982. One of the reasons is the position of the tower building, which is close to the highway and adjacent to the motorcycle workshop. Based on these findings, it is recommended to install silencers, use headsets when communicating, and educate the motorcycle racing community about noise reduction

Using Neural Networks (Back Propagation Network) to Determine the Variables Affecting Water Pollution in the Euphrates River

With the economy's steady growth and rapid development of modern industrial technology, environmental problems have increased. Water pollution is one of the complex problems that most countries of the world suffer from, especially developing countries, because it contains various pollutants, some of which can decompose as organic pollutants, and some of which are difficult to decompose, such as toxic heavy metals. In Iraq, according to the Iraqi Ministry of Environment - Water Pollution Division statistics for the year 2018, specifically the waters of the Euphrates River, a group of variables affecting the water quality of this river has been identified. The scarcity of water and the accumulation of various wastes in the water networks and on the banks of the Euphrates River also contributed greatly to the increase in the problem of pollution. The continued poor quality of the water has led to severe environmental health concerns. The research aims to shed light on the most important variables affecting the pollution of the waters of the Euphrates River and the water quality and quality in this river. The principal components analysis and the neural network (backpropagation algorithm) were used to determine the variables that affect the pollution of the Euphrates River water. They were applied to real data from the Ministry of Environment for the Euphrates water pollution. One of the most important conclusions we reached when using statistical methods was that the variable (DO2) is not significant and does not affect the pollution of the Euphrates River either. Still, When Using the algorithm, we get that all these variables (TH, TDS, EC) do not affect the water pollution of the Euphrates River.

Evaluation of a WSM system for a smart system in agricultural systems

On the earth, there will likely be over 9 billion people, and food demand will rise by 50%. In addition, a 10% decrease in agricultural productivity may result from climate change. Because arable land is stable, multi-layered farms are a feasible approach to produce additional food from small regions. Utilizing intelligent technologies to boost production in these farms that mimic factories makes sense. Smart farming (SF) is the application of information and communication technology on equipment; it includes sensors and equipment used in agricultural production systems. Internet of things and cloud computing are recent innovations. This, together with the use of robots and artificial intelligence in agriculture, ought to spur growth. Wheat, barley, fruits, vegetables, and fodder are the most widely consumed agricultural goods. Agriculture's socioeconomic viability is weather-dependent. By choosing the right crops, a farmer can increase productivity and do it at a lower cost. based on the cost and natural resources available A multi-criteria decision-making model (MCDM) can be used to sort crop options, promote sustainable agriculture practises, and identify the optimal crop for the situation. When evaluating the quantity of food produced in a season, a vertical farm's indoor hectare can provide the same yield as 30 hectares of land using 70% less water and no pesticides. One of the key factors impacting the evolution of SF among the numerous systems available was demonstrated to be cohesion. Additional limitations include the education, skills, and ability of farmers to understand and operate SF instruments. Businesses were able to research and address these problems because to these limits, and science can help. India's use of basic for sustainable farming methods The model's development is the main focus of the study. Using MCDM methods, the best crop was identified, followed by soybean, apple, rice, corn, and cucumber. Fruits also become a crop with a high yield. Such a method is applicable to other places and can be expanded to include different crops for sustainable agricultural operations. The Ministry of Environment and Agriculture in India expects help from the study to build an acceptable agricultural policy. Soybean is in 1st rank and Rice is last rank.

Exploring Embryo-Ototoxic Effects: Insights into Deodorant-Induced Hair Cell Damage in Zebrafish.

Our study investigated the embryo-ototoxic effects of deodorant2 (DA2) on zebrafish embryos, which serve as valuable model organisms due to genetic and physiological similarities to humans. We focused on understanding DA2's impact on zebrafish hair cells, which are vital for sensory perception and balance regulation. DA2, provided by the Ministry of Environment, Republic of Korea, was used at 460 μg/mL in dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO), with a 0.43% DMSO solvent control group. Three experiments, each using 10 zebrafish specimens from each group, showed an initial 13% hair cell count reduction in the DA2-exposed group. Subsequent experiments demonstrated reductions of 37% and 22%, each with one mortality case. Statistical analysis revealed a significant 24% hair cell count reduction in the DA2-exposed group. We also assessed DA2's impact on zebrafish behavior. Although not statistically significant, differences in distances traveled (0.33-0.39, 95% confidence interval: -0.46-1.1, p = 0.2033) and latencies (-0.016-0.018, 95% confidence interval: -0.052-0.021, p = 0.1917) hinted at negative effects. These results highlight DA2's ototoxic properties affecting zebrafish auditory systems and behavior. Further investigation into DA2's effects on aquatic organisms and potential mitigation strategies are essential. These findings contribute to understanding DA2's safety profile, benefiting aquatic ecosystems and human health assessments.