Monash architecture students tackle river pollution challenges

Monash architecture students from the Bachelor of Architectural Design and Master of Architecture participated in a two-week intensive travel studio in Indonesia, led by Dr Brendan Josey from Monash Art, Design and Architecture’s Informal Cities Lab. The 'Closing the Loop' studio focused on the Citarum Action Research Program (CARP) in West Java, addressing the severe pollution of the Citarum River.

Students engaged in live action research, exploring the impacts of climate change, poor sanitation, and industrial pollution on local ecosystems and communities.

The program, supported by the Australian Government's New Colombo Plan, facilitated collaboration with local partners and academic institutions to address these environmental challenges.

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