Latest Publications

Advancing Regional Cooperation to Combat Marine Debris and Enhance Livelihoods in Indonesia: Translating Global Agendas into Local Action

March, 2026 | Maminirina Fenitra Rakotoarisoa, Heni Kurniasih, Mikea Manitra Ramalina Ranaivo
This paper aims to discuss the globally-led discourses on marine debris and its translation into the policy agendas and collaboration at regional, national and local levels.

Community-Based Climate Crisis Solutions: Case Studies from Pari Island, Bantar Gebang, and Rusunawa Marunda

January, 2026 | Annabel Noor Asyah, Viona Gunawan, M. Sulton Mawardi, Thalita Aurellia Alfiansyah, Mutiara Shafa Sabita, Jonathan Farez Satyadharma
This study finds that although each case exhibits distinct vulnerabilities, they all stem from the same structural problems: (i) environmental degradation, (ii) fragile household economies, and (iii) weak governance and social protection.

The Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on the Indonesian Labour Market

December, 2025 | Masagus M. Ridhwan, Dinda Thalia Andariesta, Asep Suryahadi
We assess the impact of these sectoral GDP losses on workers’ labour market outcomes during the pandemic and recovery periods using Indonesian data.

Nawala SMERU No. 35: December 2025

December, 2025 | The SMERU Research Institute

Future Demand for Care in Indonesia, the Philippines & Vietnam

December, 2025 | Nurina Merdikawati, Elise Stephenson, Michelle K. Ryan, Gosia Mikolajczak, Isabella Vacaflores, Samantha Lau, Hang Anh Nguyen, Valentina Yulita Dyah Utari, Eliesta Handitya, Nina Toyamah, Veto Tyas Indrio, Adinda Ghinashalsabilla Salman, Marybelle Kaylea Herman, Gregoria Maisy Dwi Lestari, Aubrey D. Tabuga, John Joseph S. Ocbina, Kevin Robert B. Pilar Jr, Jorge Kerby B. Limqueco, Le Nguyen Que Huong, Pham Thi Huong, Nguyen Ha My, Bui Thi Thuy Linh, Pham Thi Giang, Nguyen Viet Cuong, Phung Duc Tung
This report underscores the urgent need for governments and the private sector to plan for future care demands through a gender-transformative lens.