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Blue Carbon Potential of Salt Marshes in Kulon Progo for Climate Change Mitigation in Indonesia: english Mustofa, Ikrom; Wacano, Dhandhun; Setyawan, Bagus Dwi; Faradis, Irsyad; Nabil, Hilbram; Khaidar, Muhammad Al; Minnen, Tjalf van
Asian Journal of Innovation and Entrepreneurship Volume 09, Issue 02, May 2025
Publisher : UII

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.20885/ajie.vol9.iss2.art1

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Salt marshes along the coast of Kulon Progo in Yogyakarta can act as blue carbon storage facilities to achieve the climate change mitigation goals outlined in Indonesia’s Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC) for 2030. Three villages in Temon District became the location of this research: Glagah, Palihan, and Jangkaran Villages. A mixed-methods approach was employed in this research, encompassing direct field observation, soil and vegetation analysis in their capacity as carbon storage, and interviews with individuals in the 3 villages. The results of the analysis showed that there was a small amount of carbon content in various locations in the 3 villages. Mangroves and pine trees, particularly those growing around swamps, play a significant role in carbon absorption. However, this study revealed a decrease in the potential of salt marsh land due to changes in land use to Yogyakarta International Airport (YIA) and the surrounding city planning. As a result, carbon storage capacity is reduced, and carbon emissions from land that has changed function are higher. The study also sees the importance of strengthening government policies and regulations and increasing community participation in salt marsh conservation through village-based programs such as the Climate Village Program (PROKLIM) and Resilient Coastal Village. The study concludes that through salt marsh conservation, the potential for blue carbon becomes more significant, which also requires collaboration between stakeholders.
POTENSI PENGEMBANGAN KARBON BIRU DI PESISIR GUNUNG KIDUL: KAJIAN LITERATUR DAN OBSERVASI LAPANGAN Mustofa, Ikrom; Islami, Nur Indah; Puspitasari, Rifcha Ayu Dian; Khaidar, Muhammad Al; Udzma, Naila Syafa'atul; Rizky, Rafli Eka
Jurnal Pelita Teknologi Vol 20 No 2 (2025): September 2025
Publisher : Universitas Pelita Bangsa

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.37366/pelitatekno.v20i2.6654

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Blue carbon refers to carbon stored in coastal and marine ecosystems such as mangroves, seagrass meadows, and salt marshes, which play an important role in climate change mitigation. This study aims to assess the potential for blue carbon development in the coastal area of Gunung Kidul Regency, which is dominated by karst landforms. The methods used include a review of literature related to blue carbon potential in Indonesia and field observations carried out at six coastal sites. The results show that the blue carbon potential in this area is limited due to physical characteristics such as steep karst cliffs and the absence of mangroves, salt marshes, and seagrass ecosystems caused by unsuitable coastal morphology. However, coastal vegetation such as Pandanus tectorius and Casuarina equisetifolia demonstrates relatively high carbon storage capacity and may serve as alternatives for local blue carbon strategies. These findings indicate that blue carbon development efforts in Gunung Kidul should focus on optimizing coastal vegetation adapted to the physical environment. In conclusion, although the limited presence of typical blue carbon ecosystems reduces the region’s storage capacity, opportunities still exist through enhancing the role of resilient coastal vegetation as part of ecosystem-based climate mitigation solutions.