The Climate Change, Planetary Health, and Sustainable Care (CC PHASE) Research Cluster from the Faculty of Nursing, Universitas Indonesia (FIK UI), recently hosted a targeted workshop titled "Women's Resilience in Facing Climate Change" in the Marunda sub-district.
Addressing Climate Vulnerability in Coastal Areas
As a coastal region in North Jakarta, Marunda is highly susceptible to severe climate change impacts, including sea-level rise, tidal flooding, and shifting weather patterns. These environmental disruptions disproportionately threaten vulnerable populations, particularly women, by intensifying burdens on their physical health, limiting healthcare access, and complicating daily family sustenance.
Pioneering Collaborative Healthcare Solutions
To address these compounding challenges, CC PHASE FIK UI initiated an interdisciplinary research framework connecting environmental shifts directly with nursing science. Positioned as a hub for collaborative innovation, the cluster focuses on developing sustainable, equitable, and climate-smart healthcare models for high-risk demographics.
Led by Ns. Suryane Sulistiana Susanti, S.Kep., M.A., Ph.D., in collaboration with Zerina Tomkins from Monash University, the workshop facilitated critical dialogue among diverse local stakeholders. Participants were strategically divided into four focus groups to map specific community needs:
Pregnant women and mothers with toddlers
Community health cadres
Local health workers
Regional policymakers
By uniting grassroots community members with healthcare providers and policymakers, this visionary initiative serves as a foundational step toward building robust, community-based health awareness and long-term climate resilience in Indonesia's coastal communities.
