Marine Debris in Indonesia. Ecology, Social, and Economic Aspects

Anthology , 2020 , 145 Pages

Environmental Sciences

Contamination of the world's oceans due to marine debris, especially human-engineered materials, is a global problem and a challenge for many countries, especially those with coastal communities. Marine debris has entered a new chapter since the international and national conferences were held since the 1950s. The UN (United Nation) in the environmental sector is known to explicitly state that marine debris has damaged the seas an oceans for a long time and has an impact on all areas of life.

Currently, more than 1.2 trillion plastic bags are used every year around the world for daily needs. About 2 million plastic bags are used every minute worldwide and around 32 million tons of plastic waste are generated annually, representing 12.7% of total solid waste. Every resident in Indonesia produces an average of 800 plastic bags per year.

This means that the use of plastic has become a necessity for humans. However, it is not balanced with a reduction or how it can be reused. Poor waste management, especially in developing countries, is one problem/challenge that must be addressed by the government. Almost all developing countries do not have complete infrastructures and legal regulations for waste management. For example, in a country like Indonesia, the recycling rate of waste is low at under 50%. The awareness not to litter is also a cause for concern. Garbage is easily found in gutters, roads, rivers, and coasts.

Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)

• PREFACE
• Acknowledgment
• Table of Contents
• List of Figures
• List of Tables
• Definitions
• 1. Introduction
  • 1.1. Marine Debris Definition
  • 1.2. Sources of Marine Debris
• 2. The Cost of Marine Plastic Debris
  • 2.1. Ocean Plastic
  • 2.2. Impact and Public Loss of Marine Plastic Debris
  • 2.3. Economic Valuation Technique for Plastic Waste Pollution
  • 2.4. Marine Plastic Debris Damage Value
  • 2.5. Summary and Policy Implication
• 3. Indonesian Marine Litter Management Behavior: Institutional Perspective
  • 3.1. Plastic Issue
  • 3.2. Theoritical Framework
  • 3.3. Coastal society Factors
  • 3.4. Factors of perceptions about marine litter
  • 3.5. Factors of Anti-littering behavior
  • 3.6. Factors of social system behavior
  • 3.7. Size and Weight Characteristics of Marine Debris
  • 3.8. Legal Regulation on the Institutional Authority of Marine Plastic Waste Management in the Regions
  • 3.9. Conclusion
• 4. Modelling Approach to Mitigate Marine Debris
  • 4.1. Introduction
  • 4.2. Numerical Modelling
  • 4.3. Remote Sensing
  • 4.4. Instrument (Drifter & Web-cam)
• 5. From Education to Behavior Change, to Research and Action, from Divers Clean Action to Indonesia
  • 5.1. DCA and Outreach in Kepulauan Seribu
  • 5.1. Issues in Kepulauan Seribu
  • 5.3. Local Actions
• 6. Marine Debris Outreach: from research to community
  • 6.1. Global Outreach
  • 6.2. Education and Outreach
• 7. How is the current technology for cleaning marine debris?
  • 7.1. Development of Marine Debris Technologys
  • 7.2. Future challenges
• 8. Marine Debris and Our Role to Overcome It
  • 8.1. Marine Debris Issues
  • 8.2. Commitment of KOMITMEN
  • 8.3. Oureach Programme
  • 8.4. Scientific Measurement
• 9. Regulations and Policies Related to Marine Debris
  • 9.1. International Rules and Policies
  • 9.2. National Regulations and Policies
• 10. Coastal Community Behavior in Treating Waste
  • 10.1. Introduction
  • 10.2. Indonesia as a Maritime Country
  • 10.3. Profile of Household Behavior in Waste Management
  • 10.4. Conclusion
• 11. Marine Debris in the coastal ecosystem: Lessons Learn from Research
  • 11.1. The Marine Debris Issues
  • 11.2. Water Park Kupang and its surroundings
  • 11.3. Biawak Island
  • 11.4. Future Challenges

Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)

This book aims to comprehensively examine marine debris in Indonesia, exploring its ecological, social, and economic aspects. It delves into the sources, impacts, and potential solutions to this pervasive issue.

• The ecological consequences of marine debris on coastal ecosystems such as coral reefs, seagrass meadows, and mangroves.
• The social and economic impacts of marine debris on coastal communities, including fisheries, tourism, and human health.
• The behavioral factors influencing marine debris generation and management practices.
• The role of institutions and policies in addressing marine debris.
• The application of modeling and technological solutions for marine debris mitigation.

Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)

• Chapter 1: Introduction provides a comprehensive overview of the marine debris issue in Indonesia, including its definition, sources, and current state.
• Chapter 2: The Cost of Marine Plastic Debris delves into the economic impacts of marine plastic debris, exploring various valuation techniques and presenting case studies of economic losses.
• Chapter 3: Indonesian Marine Litter Management Behavior: Institutional Perspective analyzes the role of institutions and societal behavior in influencing marine litter management, focusing on the institutional framework, public perception, and behavior change strategies.
• Chapter 4: Modelling Approach to Mitigate Marine Debris explores different modeling approaches used to understand and mitigate marine debris, including numerical modeling, remote sensing, and instrument-based methods.
• Chapter 5: From Education to Behavior Change, to Research and Action, from Divers Clean Action to Indonesia presents the work of Divers Clean Action (DCA) in promoting behavior change and sustainable waste management in Kepulauan Seribu, highlighting their education programs, community initiatives, and collaborative efforts.
• Chapter 6: Marine Debris Outreach: from research to community focuses on the importance of education and outreach programs in combating marine debris, showcasing successful initiatives from around the world and emphasizing the crucial role of public awareness and community engagement.
• Chapter 7: How is the current technology for cleaning marine debris? provides an overview of the development and challenges of marine debris cleaning technology, exploring a range of existing and conceptual solutions.
• Chapter 8: Marine Debris and Our Role to Overcome It presents the work of KOMITMEN, a marine science student organization at Universitas Padjadjaran, highlighting their research activities, outreach programs, and commitment to addressing the marine debris challenge in Indonesia.
• Chapter 9: Regulations and Policies Related to Marine Debris examines international and national regulations and policies related to marine debris, exploring the legal frameworks, action plans, and international cooperation efforts.
• Chapter 10: Coastal Community Behavior in Treating Waste analyzes the waste management practices of coastal communities in Indonesia, focusing on socioeconomic factors, demographics, and behavioral patterns.
• Chapter 11: Marine Debris in the coastal ecosystem: Lessons Learn from Research provides insights from research conducted on the impact of marine debris on coastal ecosystems, including mangroves, seagrass meadows, and coral reefs.

Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)

This book explores marine debris in Indonesia, focusing on its ecological, social, and economic impacts. It covers a wide range of topics, including plastic pollution, waste management practices, behavior change strategies, institutional frameworks, policy analysis, modeling approaches, and technological solutions. It also examines the role of various stakeholders, such as coastal communities, fishermen, tourists, NGOs, and government agencies in mitigating this pressing environmental problem.

• Authors: Noir P. Purba (Editor), Prof. Dr. Zuzy Anna (Editor)
• Publication Year: 2020
• Pages: 145
• Catalog Number: V956347
• ISBN (eBook): 9783346393883
• ISBN (Book): 9783346393890
• Language: English
• Tags: marine, debris, indonesia, ecology, social, economic, aspects