Revitalising the Citarum River: a collaborative living lab approach

Monash University researchers, including Dr Paris Hadfield from the Monash Sustainable Development Institute and Dr Michaela Prescott from Monash Art, Design and Architecture (MADA), are leading a study on the revitalisation of the Citarum River in West Java, Indonesia. The project employs a 'Living Lab' approach, integrating community-led, transdisciplinary research and practical interventions to tackle severe pollution, urbanisation, and climate change impacts.

The initiative involves local communities, government bodies, NGOs, businesses, and researchers to co-develop sustainable solutions for restoring the river ecosystem, aiming to balance economic, social, and environmental needs.

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