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Verdinand Robertua
Universitas Kristen Indonesia
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The Reconstruction of Indonesia's Mangrove Diplomacy Verdinand Robertua
Global Strategis Vol. 13 No. 2 (2019): Global Strategis
Publisher : Departemen Hubungan Internasional, Fakultas Ilmu Sosial dan Ilmu Politik, Unair

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | Full PDF (308.623 KB) | DOI: 10.20473/jgs.13.2.2019.171-183

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Indonesia has the largest area of mangrove forest in the world and Indonesia has the responsibility to protect mangrove forest as part of global community in combatting greenhouse gas. However, it is still confusing the strategy in protecting Indonesia’s mangrove forest. Mangrove forest in Indonesia has been degraded rapidly due to government’s plan changing the status of mangrove forest into commercial areas. Mangrove forest has significant economic value for government and local community due to its location and woods. This research aimed to criticize government’s strategy in protecting mangrove by reconstructing Indonesia’s mangrove diplomacy. The research method is case studies of mangrove rehabilitation in Jakarta and Bali. Primary data is obtained using direct observation in Pulau Tidung Kecil, Jakarta and Bali’s mangrove forest park. This research finds that the reconstruction of Indonesia’s mangrove diplomacy need more voice from local governments, eco-business and civil society.  Keywords: Mangrove forest, diplomacy, foreign policy, Indonesia ABSTRAKIndonesia memiliki hutan mangrove terluas di dunia dan Indonesia memiliki tanggung jawab untuk melindungi hutan mangrove sebagai bagian dari masyarakat dunia dalam mengatasi masalah gas rumah kaca. Permasalahan yang dihadapi adalah strategi perlindungan hutan mangrove Indonesia tidak jelas. Hutan mangrove Indonesia mengalami kerusakan sangat cepat akibat dari kebijakan Pemerintah Indonesia mengubah status hutan mangrove menjadi area komersial. Hutan mangrove memiliki nilai ekonomi yang strategis bagi masyarakat lokal dan pemerintah. Penelitian ini berusaha mengkritisi strategi pemerintah dalam melindungi hutan mangrove melalui rekonstruksi diplomasi mangrove Indonesia. Metode penelitian ini adalah metode studi kasus dengan mengambil studi rehabilitasi mangrove di Jakarta dan Bali. Data primer diperoleh dari observasi langsung di Pulau Tidung Kecil di Jakarta dan hutan mangrove di Bali. Penelitian ini berkesimpulan bahwa rekonstruksi diplomasi mangrove Indonesia perlu memerlukan peran lebih besar bagi pemerintahan lokal, bisnis hijau dan masyarakat sipil.Kata-kata kunci: Hutan mangrove, diplomasi, kebijakan luar negeri, Indonesia
INDONESIA ENVIRONMENTAL DIPLOMACY REFORMED: CASE STUDIES OF GREENING ASEAN WAY AND PEAT RESTORATION AGENCY Verdinand Robertua; Lubendik Sigalingging
Andalas Journal of International Studies (AJIS) Vol 8, No 1 (2019): Andalas Journal of International Studies (AJIS)
Publisher : Department of International Relations, Universitas Andalas

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | Full PDF (340.286 KB) | DOI: 10.25077/ajis.8.1.1-15.2019

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There is an increasing pessimism on the role of state as the guardian of environmental livelihood due to the recurring of environmental disasters. Moving to a new global environmental governance seems inevitable due to the importance of economic development and social justice within the classical definition of environmental diplomacy.By using the case of “greening ASEAN Way” and the establishment of Indonesia’s peat restoration agency, this article attempted to reinvigorate environmental diplomacy using English School theoretical framework. This research obtained primary data from semi-structured interview with Indonesian officials in Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Peat Restoration Agency as well as from the observation of the implementation of peatland restoration in Indonesia.This research has three conclusions. Firstly, Indonesia is an important actor in the mitigation of many regional and global environmental issues including forest fires and transboundary haze. Secondly, the ratification of ASEAN Agreement on Transboundary Haze Pollution and the establishment of peat restoration agency are part of the reinvigoration of Indonesia environmental diplomacy. Lastly, Indonesia’s reformed environmental diplomacy still faced problem on the relationship between central government and local government.
Reasoning Criminal – Implikasi Limbah Hasil Operasional Kapal Terhadap Ekosistem Laut di Selat Malaka Verdinand Robertua; Bryan Libertho Karyoprawiro
Kajian Asia Pasifik Vol 3 No 2 (2019): July - December 2019
Publisher : International Relations Study Program of Universitas Kristen Indonesia (UKI)

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The Malacca Strait, which has always been the most strategic world trade route. The majority of foreign vessels crossing the Malacca Strait transit at the Port of Singapore. The potential of environmental pollution in the Malacca Strait area is also very large, especially the pollution from vessel waste resulting from the operational activities of vessels in the form of liquid waste and garbage dumped in vain and the washing of vessels illegally. The operational activities of foreign ships in violation of international treaties and Indonesian law often occur in Indonesian coastal areas. Indonesian waters were victims of foreign vessels who carried out illegal activities in order to reduce operational costs and avoid sanctions from the port authorities and the Singapore's sincerity which required that every vessel to be anchored in Singapore's port was clean from waste. Regulations made by the Singapore Government encourage illegal ship laundering and waste disposal in the Straits of Malacca. The supervision of severe penalties against each vessel that crosses and violates the rules, and the establishment of a special zone of vessel cleaning in the Straits of Malacca can reduce environmental damage. This research uses qualitative methods using rational choice and institutional approach in environmental view to see how environmental problems caused by vessel waste occurred and cause cross border problems threatening ecosystem in the Straits of Malacca, especially the Indonesian water area. Data used in the form of qualitative data are collected through document studies, interviews, document analysis, focused discussions, and observations made.
Edukasi Energi Bersih dan Penerapan Panel Surya di lingkungan HKBP Aek Bolon, Balige, Kabupaten Toba Verdinand Robertua; Arthuur Jeverson Maya; Sinta Herindrasti; Adrianus Lengu Wene
JURNAL Comunità Servizio : Jurnal Terkait Kegiatan Pengabdian kepada Masyarakat, terkhusus bidang Teknologi, Kewirausahaan dan Sosial Kemasyarakatan Vol. 6 No. 1 (2024): APRIL
Publisher : Lembaga Penelitian dan Pengabdian kepada Masyarakat (LPPM), Univesitas Kristen Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33541/cs.v6i1.5670

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The Community Service Program (PKM) entitled "CLEAN ENERGY EDUCATION AND SOLAR PANEL APPLICATION AT THE HKBP AEK BOLON CHURCH" in the Aek Bolon Julu Village, Balige District, Toba Regency, demonstrated the commitment of the PKM team to raise awareness and utilize solar energy. Cooperation with the Pomparan Opung Jaenna Siahaan indigenous community provided significant financial and logistical support, including funding for the construction of solar panel lamp foundation poles, location permits, as well as transportation and accommodation for the PKM implementation team. The impact was not only seen in cost savings for the Church and its congregation but also in optimizing the Church hall asset, which could then be used more effectively at night. Before the solar panel lighting, fear and limited access to the Church at night were the main obstacles. Through educational activities such as lectures during worship days, the PKM team succeeded in increasing the Church community's awareness of sustainable solutions. This program not only provided improvements in infrastructure but also created a safe and comfortable environment, reflecting the positive impact directly felt by the community around the HKBP AEK BOLON Church.
CRIMINALIZATION OF CIVIL SOCIETY AND INDONESIA ENVIRONMENTAL POLITICS: CASE STUDY OF TANJUNG BENOA RECLAMATION Robertua, Verdinand
Sociae Polites Vol. 24 No. 2 (2023): July-December 2023
Publisher : Faculty of Social and Political Sciences Universitas Kristen Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33541/sp.v24i2.5491

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There is a serious problem with Indonesia's environmental politics because the government supported policies that potentially harmed the environment, including the reclamation project. Reclamation has harmed the mangrove forest and coral reef, as well as the fishing area. Civil society questioned the commitment of Indonesia's government to protecting the mangrove forest in Indonesia. The problem is worsened when activists and indigenous communities are criminalized. Activists are threatened by legal action due to their political activism. This research attempted to understand the role of civil society in changing government decisions by using a case study of the cancellation of the reclamation plan in Tanjung Benoa, Bali. Primary data is obtained through direct observation in Tanjung Benoa, Bali, and supported by secondary data from journals, news outlets, and official reports. There are two main findings. Firstly, the criminalization of civil society showed that the contradiction of the Indonesian constitution and law enforcement is clearer. Secondly, the government finally canceled the reclamation project in Tanjung Benoa due to massive protests from communities and civil society. Keywords: Environmental Politics, Indonesia, Tanjung Benoa, Civil Society, Reclamation
THE PYRAMID OF GLOBAL ENVIRONMENTAL MOVEMENT: CASE STUDY OF THE IMPACT GRETA THUNBERG IN INDONESIA Robertua, Verdinand; Putri Rahayu, Mayra; Yandy Zefanya Pangihutan, Afri; Peron Abda, Eunitania
Sociae Polites Vol. 25 No. 1 (2024): January-June 2024
Publisher : Faculty of Social and Political Sciences Universitas Kristen Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33541/sp.v25i1.6086

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This study extends the Pyramid of Digital Activism conceptualized by George and Leidner (2019) to the global environmental movement, using Greta Thunberg as a case study. The proposed framework categorizes digital activists into three tiers: gladiators, transition, and spectators. The gladiator level is characterized by eco-celebrity status, confrontative nature, and the utilization of digital activism. Greta Thunberg exemplifies this tier through her confrontative activism, strategic use of digital media, and global recognition as an eco-celebrity. This research explores Thunberg's impact on environmental politics in Indonesia, highlighting how her digital activism has galvanized a new generation of eco-activists and influenced policy discussions. By leveraging social media, Thunberg has transcended geographical barriers, demonstrating the potential of digital activism to foster significant environmental advocacy and policy change. The study concludes that the new Pyramid of Global Environmental Activism framework provides a robust model for understanding the dynamics and impact of digital activism within the environmental movement. Keywords: Global Environmental Movement, Greta Thunberg, Indonesia, Digital Activism, Case Study
The Role Of Media In The United States Environmental Diplomacy: A Case Study Of Oil-Spill Disaster In Deepwater Horizon Film Robertua, Verdinand; Josua H. Silitonga , Immanuel
Journal of International Relations on Energy Affairs Vol 2 No 1 (2021)
Publisher : Department of International Relations Universitas Pertamina

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.51413/jisea.Vol2.Iss1.2021.30-53

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The Deepwater Horizon Oil-Spill is the most disastrous environmental pollution event in America's history. The film Deepwater Horizon, which takes the title exactly matches the name of the incident, explains the backgrounds of the catastrophe. This film shows that the accident occurred due to the negligence of British Petroleum as a company that manages the Deepwater Horizon rig. To reveal the role of the film in United States environmental diplomacy, the researcher will use the Deepwater Horizon film as a case study and the concept of environmental diplomacy as a unit and research analysis tool. This study uses qualitative research methods with data collection techniques, such as literature surveys and observations. This research argues that media is an essential component that plays a role in environmental diplomacy.
Eco-Business Diplomacy: A Case Study of SMART and the European Union on Palm Oil Issue Robertua, Verdinand; Bayu Sontany, Raden Ariobimo
Journal of International Relations on Energy Affairs Vol 2 No 2 (2021)
Publisher : Department of International Relations Universitas Pertamina

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.51413/jisea.Vol2.Iss2.2021.179-197

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The European Union imposed tougher policy to Indonesia on palm oil trade due to sustainability issues. PT Smart Tbk is one of the biggest palm oil company in Indonesia. Due to the trade conflict between the European Union and Indonesia, PT Smart Tbk played its role in eco-business diplomacy. This research used primary data by interviewing representatives from PT Smart Tbk. The authors proposed the concept of eco-business diplomacy by combining the concept of environmental diplomacy and business diplomacy using the case study of PT Smart Tbk’s relationship with the European Union.
Social Innovation and International Relations: A Case Study on The Acceleration of Battery Electic Vehicle in Indonesia Robertua, Verdinand; Oktavian, Riskey; Aldya, Riantina Fitra Aldya
Jurnal Ilmu Sosial dan Ilmu Politik (JISIP) Vol 14, No 2 (2025): August
Publisher : Universitas Tribhuwana Tungga Dewi

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33366/jisip.v14i2.3224

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This article examines the acceleration of Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) adoption in Indonesia through a dual-theoretical lens: Sandra M. Bates’ six-step social innovation framework and Jänicke and Jacob’s diffusion theory of environmental innovation. While Presidential Regulation No. 55 of 2019 formalizes Indonesia’s commitment to electric mobility, its underlying motivations, coherence, and systemic impact remain contested. Employing a qualitative case study methodology, the research draws on semi-structured interviews with stakeholders from civil society, policy networks, and EV user groups, as well as policy document analysis. The findings reveal that although the policy sequence aligns with Bates’ innovation stages—problem identification, prioritization, solution exploration, implementation, business model development, and diffusion—it does so within a fragmented governance context marked by coal-powered electricity, elite-focused infrastructure, and weak coordination across sectors. From the perspective of Jänicke and Jacob’s diffusion model, Indonesia’s trajectory reflects a technological initiative pathway, where global technological developments precede and shape reactive domestic policy. Rather than an internally driven transformation, BEV policy in Indonesia appears influenced by external climate obligations and domestic electricity surplus management, highlighting the role of structural dependency in shaping sustainability transitions. This study contributes to debates in International Relations and climate governance by showing how countries in the Global South navigate externally generated innovations within domestic constraints. It also proposes the need to adapt prevailing innovation frameworks to better capture asymmetric power relations and the contested nature of environmental transitions in developing contexts.Artikel ini mengkaji percepatan adopsi Kendaraan Listrik Berbasis Baterai di Indonesia melalui dua pendekatan teoretis: kerangka enam langkah inovasi sosial Sandra M. Bates dan teori difusi inovasi lingkungan Jänicke Jacob. Meskipun Peraturan Presiden Nomor 55 Tahun 2019 memformalkan komitmen Indonesia terhadap mobilitas listrik, motivasi mendasar, koherensi, dan dampak sistemiknya masih diperdebatkan. Dengan menggunakan metodologi studi kasus kualitatif, penelitian ini bersandar pada wawancara semi-terstruktur dengan pemangku kepentingan dari masyarakat sipil, jaringan kebijakan, dan kelompok pengguna EV, serta analisis dokumen kebijakan. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa, meski urutan kebijakan selaras dengan tahapan inovasi Bates- (1) identifikasi masalah, (2) prioritisasi, (3) eksplorasi solusi, (4) implementasi, (5) pengembangan model bisnis, dan (6) difusi—proses tersebut berjalan dalam konteks tata kelola terfragmentasi, yang ditandai oleh penggunaan listrik berbasis batubara, infrastruktur yang terpusat pada elit, dan koordinasi antarsektor yang lemah. Dari perspektif model difusi Jänicke Jacob, trajektori Indonesia mencerminkan jalur inisiatif teknologi, di mana perkembangan teknologi global mendahului dan membentuk kebijakan domestik yang bersifat reaktif. Alih‑alih merupakan transformasi yang digerakkan dari dalam, kebijakan BEV di Indonesia tampak dipengaruhi oleh kewajiban iklim eksternal dan upaya pengelolaan surplus listrik domestik, menggarisbawahi peran ketergantungan struktural dalam menuntun transisi keberlanjutan. Studi ini berkontribusi pada wacana Hubungan Internasional dan tata kelola iklim dengan menunjukkan bagaimana negara‑negara Global South menavigasi inovasi eksternal dalam kerangka domestik yang terbatas. Selain itu, penelitian ini mengusulkan perlunya adaptasi kerangka inovasi yang ada agar lebih mampu menangkap relasi kekuasaan asimetris dan sifat kontestasi transisi lingkungan di negara berkembang.
Gerakan Transnasional Greta Thunberg dan Implikasinya terhadap Politik Lingkungan Indonesia Robertua, Verdinand; Oktavian, Riskey; Mamesah, Vanessa Cherylzka Christiani; Hutajulu, Manuel Christio; Hamonangan, Jordy Adonia
Syntax Literate Jurnal Ilmiah Indonesia
Publisher : Syntax Corporation

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.36418/syntax-literate.v9i5.15364

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Pada tahun 2019, Greta Thunberg meluncurkan gerakan bernama “Fridays4Future” (FFF). Gerakan demonstrasi ini menjadi gerakan demonstrasi perubahan iklim terbesar di dunia, dimana kurang lebih 4 juta orang yang tersebar di 150 negara, ikut melaksanakan demonstrasi atas masalah perubahan iklim. Greta Thunberg jug menggunakan media sosial untuk menggerakan follower-nya. Sebagai negara dengan penghasil emisi karbon terbesar ketiga di dunia setelah Amerika Serikat dan Tiongkok, Indonesia dihadapkan dengan komitmennya untuk mengurangi emisi karbonnya sebanyak 29% di tahun 2030 sesuai dengan komitmen Indonesia di perjanjian Paris. Studi ini bertujuan menganalisis implikasi gerakan transnasional Greta terhadap politik lingkungan Indonesia, penelitian ini mengambil data primer dari diskusi terbatas dengan aktivis lingkungan yang terafiliasi dengan Teens Go Green, 350.org, Beecoms Indonesia dan Free Fossil UKI. Data sekunder akan diperoleh melalui surat kabar, media elektronik, jurnal dan buku serta publikasi resmi lainnya. Temuan yang dihasilkan penelitian ini memperkuat dampak positif gerakan transnasional Greta ke politik lingkungan Indonesia. Dampak positif yang pertama adalah peningkatan jumlah penggemar Greta di Indonesia seperti yang ditunjukkan Salsabilla Khairunisa. Kedua, Greta menginspirasi organisasi kepemudaan di Indonesia untuk mengambil strategi konfrontatif terhadap perusahaan dan negara di dalam komitmen Perjanjian Paris. Dampak Positif yang ketiga adalah aktivisme digital menjadi strategi yang lebih banyak digunakan oleh organisasi kepemudaan di Indonesia dalam memperjuangkan isu-isu lingkungan yang terinspirasi dari gerakan transnasional Greta.
Co-Authors Adrianus Lengu Wene Aldya, Riantina Fitra Aldya Angel Damayanti Arry Bainus, Arry Arthuur Jeverson Maya Bayu Sontany, Raden Ariobimo Bryan Libertho Karyoprawiro Chontina Siahaan Hamonangan, Jordy Adonia Hutajulu, Manuel Christio Indah Novita Sari Indah Novitasari Josua H. Silitonga , Immanuel Lubendik Sigalingging Mamesah, Vanessa Cherylzka Christiani Marshelia Gloria Narida Obsatar Sinaga Oktavian, Riskey Peron Abda, Eunitania Putri Rahayu, Mayra Seni Rohani Sihura Sihura, Seni Rohani Singgih Sasongko Sinta Herindrasti Yandy Zefanya Pangihutan, Afri Yanyan Mochamad Yani Yanyan Mochamad Yani, Yanyan Mochamad