Coastal Resilience Specialist, overseeing YKAN’s climate adaptation portfolio in Indonesia’s small islands. Paul supports coastal communities in enhancing their resilience and adaptive capacity to address the impacts of climate change. In his work, Paul is passionate about advancing innovative and sustainable solutions by incorporating local knowledge and science-based approaches.

Mariski Nirwan: Coastal Resilience Sr. Manager in YKAN’s Indonesia Ocean Program in charge of climate adaptation and mitigation programs within the coastal ecosystem and small remote islands. I put people at the heart of our program and passionately believes that nature and people can positively co-exists in harmony, given the right solutions. IGN Paulus Widya: Coastal Resilience Specialist, overseeing YKAN’s climate adaptation portfolio in Indonesia’s small islands. Paul supports coastal communities in enhancing their resilience and adaptive capacity to address the impacts of climate change. In his work, Paul is passionate about advancing innovative and sustainable solutions by incorporating local knowledge and science-based approaches. Yulia Sugandi: Over 20 years, I have been actively involved in promoting socio-ecological justice through hands-on experience and academic research. I am an Anthropologist and Sociologist with advanced research methodologies on social and human sciences and social policies. I have worked as a development/humanitarian professional as well as board member for various projects.

Over 20 years, I have been actively involved in promoting socio-ecological justice through hands-on experience and academic research. I am an Anthropologist and Sociologist with advanced research methodologies on social and human sciences and social policies. I have worked as a development/humanitarian professional as well as board member for various projects.

Suzanne is a Political Scientist/Human Geographer working in the fields of planning, policy and (urban) environmental management and she often draws on Social Practice Theory. Suzanne's work challenges conventions around resource management and natural hazards, positing that these are “people problems” created eco-political logics and practices.

The author is a second-year PhD candidate in Media and Communication, University of Canterbury. Her research focuses on climate change communication, digital activism, and social movement, with a special focus on Instagram. Prior to joining the program, she gained hands-on experience as a Communication Lecturer and communication consultant in Indonesia.

Jane Osei has ample theoretical and practical experience in qualitative research. She was the Head of Research and Development for an NGO in Ghana prior to her PhD studies at Edith Cowan University, Australia. Jane's research interest is in the field of sustainable development strategies, renewable energy and climate change.