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Contact Name
Juliansyah Harahap
Contact Email
juliansyah.harahap@ar-raniry.ac.id
Phone
+6285277597731
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ijes.uin@ar-raniry.ac.id
Editorial Address
Museum Building, Universitas Islam Negeri Ar-Raniry Banda Aceh, Indonesia, Syeikh Abdul Rauf St. Kopelma Darussalam Banda Aceh, Indonesia, Postal Code 23111. Email: ijes.uin@ar-raniry.ac.id
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Kota banda aceh,
Aceh
INDONESIA
IJES : Indonesian Journal of Environmental Sustainability.
ISSN : 3046885X     EISSN : 3046885X     DOI : https://doi.org/10.22373/ijes.v1i2
IJES : Indonesian Journal of Environmental Sustainability is a journal published by Center for Environmental Studies Universitas Islam Negeri Ar-Raniry, Banda Aceh, Indonesia. The journal publishes research articles, conceptual articles, and book reviews of environmental studies and sustainability development issues (See Focus and Scope). The articles of this journal are published 2 times a year; June and December. From the beginning of its publication in 2023, IJES has been registered with Crossref. All articles published by IJES have a DOI number. IJES is also indexed by Google Scholar, Garuda, Moraref, and more indexing please go here.
Articles 63 Documents
GAP ANALYSIS AND SANITARY LANDFILL DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY FOR COT PADANG NILA LANDFILL, PIDIE REGENCY Yusmar, Arief Maulana; Arief Rahman; Lisa Ginayatri
Indonesian Journal of Environmental Sustainability Vol. 4 No. 1 (2026): June 2026
Publisher : Center for Environmental Studies, Universitas Islam Negeri Ar-Raniry Banda Aceh

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22373/ijes.v4i1.10143

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Population growth and expanding socio-economic activities have significantly increased municipal solid waste (MSW) generation in Pidie Regency, Aceh Province, Indonesia. The Cot Padang Nila Final Disposal Site, the sole landfill facility serving the regency, currently processes approximately 45 tonnes of waste per day under an open dumping system. This study aims to quantify current and projected MSW generation over a 20-year planning horizon (2025–2045) and formulate a comprehensive and technically grounded optimization strategy. A quantitative evaluative research design was employed, integrating systematic field observations, institutional document analysis. Total MSW generation is projected to increase from approximately 317 tonnes/day in 2024 to 368 tonnes/day by 2045. The proposed optimization framework encompasses a transition to a cell-based sanitary landfill system with engineered composite liner, multi-stage leachate treatment, structured methane gas recovery, an aerobic composting facility (capacity: 128 t/day), a Material Recovery Facility (MRF) for inorganic fractions, and a comprehensive fleet depot. Implementation of these measures is projected to substantially improve waste management effectiveness, reduce environmental contamination risks, and extend the operational service life of the landfill.
SOCIAL PRACTICE ANALYSIS OF SINGLE-USE PLASTICS (SUPs) UTILIZATION IN CAFES AND RESTAURANTS : A CASE STUDY OF BANDA ACEH CITY Aiyub, Cut Nurul Syifa; Haikal, Muhammad; Alkindy, Muhammad Aslam; Irhamna, Siti
Indonesian Journal of Environmental Sustainability Vol. 4 No. 1 (2026): June 2026
Publisher : Center for Environmental Studies, Universitas Islam Negeri Ar-Raniry Banda Aceh

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22373/ijes.v4i1.10257

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Single-use plastics (SUPs) remain widely used in cafés and restaurants in Banda Aceh because they are perceived as practical, hygienic, and cost-efficient, despite their environmental impacts. This study examined the factors sustaining SUP use, the relationship between environmental awareness and behavior among business owners and consumers, and strategies for reducing reliance on SUPs. A qualitative descriptive approach was applied through field observations and in-depth interviews with 48 respondents, comprising 24 café and restaurant owners or managers and 24 consumers. Interview and observational data were coded and analyzed using NVivo within the framework of Social Practice Theory. The findings show that SUPs is influenced by product availability, convenience, perceived cleanliness, operational costs, consumer habits, inadequate washing facilities, limited access to environmentally preferable alternatives, and weak policy implementation. Although respondents generally understood the environmental consequences of SUPs, this awareness did not consistently translate into behavioral change, particularly among café owners and consumers. Reducing SUPs therefore requires coordinated interventions, including environmental education, business-level standard operating procedures, incentives for reusable alternatives, improved infrastructure, and stronger local regulations. These measures can support more sustainable consumption practices in Banda Aceh’s food-service sector.
EVALUATION OF INDONESIA’S READINESS FOR EARTH OVERSHOOT DAY 2045 THROUGH ECOLOGICAL FOOTPRINT, BIOCAPACITY, AND RESOURCE CONSUMPTION PROJECTION ANALYSIS Darmatama, Iman; Pratama, Zakhi Restu; Maulana, Fahrul Rozi
Indonesian Journal of Environmental Sustainability Vol. 4 No. 1 (2026): June 2026
Publisher : Center for Environmental Studies, Universitas Islam Negeri Ar-Raniry Banda Aceh

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22373/ijes.v4i1.10381

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Rapid population growth, increasing resource consumption, and the implementation of the Indonesia Gold 2045 vision are expected to intensify pressure on natural resources, making the assessment of Indonesia's ecological readiness increasingly important. This study evaluates Indonesia’s readiness to face Earth Overshoot Day 2045 by integrating Ecological Footprint (EF), biocapacity (BC), ecological deficit, and Earth Overshoot Day (EOD) projections within the Indonesia Gold 2045 framework. A quantitative descriptive approach was employed using historical data from the National Footprint and Biocapacity Accounts (NFBA) for the period 2005-2024. Trend analysis and historical linear trend extrapolation were applied to project future ecological conditions under a Business-as-Usual (BAU) scenario, assuming that current patterns of resource consumption and environmental management continue without significant policy intervention. The results indicate that Indonesia’s Ecological Footprint increased from 1.12 to 1.56 gha per capita, while biocapacity declined from 1.48 to 1.20 gha per capita, shifting the country from an ecological reserve to an ecological deficit since approximately 2015. Under the BAU scenario, the Ecological Footprint is projected to reach 2.18 gha per capita, whereas biocapacity is projected to decline to 0.90 gha per capita by 2045, resulting in an earlier occurrence of Earth Overshoot Day and a widening ecological deficit. These findings demonstrate the value of integrating Ecological Footprint, biocapacity, ecological deficit, and Earth Overshoot Day into a single analytical framework for assessing long-term ecological sustainability. The projected trends further indicate that strengthening resource efficiency, accelerating the transition to renewable energy, restoring ecosystems, and promoting circular economy practices will be essential to reduce ecological pressure and support Indonesia's sustainable development toward 2045.