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IRSA congratulates the recipients of the 2026 IRSA Research Supports:

• Nurliah Buhari, Sitti Hilyana, Nenik Kholilah, Edwin Jefri (Mataram University) for their research proposal on “Unlocking Underutilized Edible Macroalgae for Inclusive Coastal Food System Transformation: A GEDSI-Based Study in Lombok, Indonesia”.
• Lury Sofyan, Dimas Budi Prasetyo, Muhammad Fadeel Aribowo (Yayasan Nudgeplus Arsitek Perilaku) for their research proposal on ”Reframing Rural Careers: Testing Nudge-based Intervention to Attract Young Workers into Agriculture”

We received numerous proposals, and the selection process was highly competitive. We anticipate high-quality research outputs from these projects. Winners are expected to present their projects at the 21st IRSA International Conference in Bandar Lampung (https://lampung2026.irsa.or.id).

Coordinators of the Grant Selection Committee:

Professor Devanto S. Pratomo
Indonesian Regional Science Association (IRSA) Secretariat

IRSA congratulates the recipients of the 2025 IRSA-SMI Institute Paper Awards:

• Eko Budi Santoso, An Nisaa Siti Humaira, Aida Fitri Larasati (Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember) for their paper: “Prioritization of Road and Bridge Infrastructure Improvement in Kediri District through Importance-Performance Analysis (IPA)“.
• Achmad Rifa’i (Universitas Terbuka), Muhamad Fickri Ramadhan (Bappenas) for their paper: “An Initial Assessment of 3 Million Housing Project: Economy-Wide Impact Approach“.

IRSA extends its congratulations to the recipients of the 2025 IRSA Research Supports

1. Pratiwi Dwi Suhartanti and Catur Sugiyanto (Universitas Gadjah Mada), for their research titled “From Traditional to Digital: Driving Sustainable Rural Economic Growth through BUMDes Digital Transformation in Central Java.”

2. Ragil Andika Ayu Putri (Korea Development Institute (KDI) School of Public Policy and Management), for her research on “The Impact of Specialized Business Training on MSME Performance: A Field Experiment in Indonesia.”

We look forward to your presentations at the 20th IRSA International Conference, to be held in Semarang, 14–15 July 2025 (https://semarang2025.irsa.or.id).

Coordinator Selection Committee:
Devanto Pratomo.

Call for papers for APJRS Special Issue | Climate Change Impacts and Development in Remote and Small Islands in Asia and the Pacific (member only)

Information: All members of the Indonesian Regional Science Association (IRSA) are invited to submit their papers to this Special Issue.

Background:

Our planet is undergoing significant changes due to global warming, a consequence of unsustainable human activities. This warming is driven by greenhouse gas emissions, unsustainable energy use, land-use changes, and shifting consumption and production patterns. The impacts include rising sea levels, ocean acidification, altered rainfall patterns, and increased extreme weather events. These changes lead to loss of life, food insecurity, reduced income opportunities, diminished arable land, limited access to clean water, and heightened health concerns, adversely affecting economic and social development (ADB, 2013).

These impacts will be felt globally, with small island developing states being particularly vulnerable. The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) emphasizes the urgent need for policies to limit global temperature increases to 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels (IPCC, 2023).

In many archipelagic regions, climate change leads to rising sea levels, reduced arable land, and depleting freshwater sources. Unpredictable rainfall patterns adversely affect agriculture, disproportionately impacting poor farming households. Warming oceans and coral bleaching diminish fish stocks, directly affecting those in aquaculture.

Many small and remote islands in the Asia-Pacific face challenges such as limited accessibility, inadequate infrastructure, high youth unemployment, and elevated costs for essentials like rice, eggs, peanuts, and meat. Persistent poverty, stunting, and environmental degradation further compound these issues. Despite these significant impacts, research on climate change in many Asia-Pacific archipelagic nations is limited.

What proactive measures can be taken to mitigate the impact of climate change in these regions? Is the solution in promoting sustainable lifestyles or achieving net-zero emissions through transitioning to renewable energy? How can we enhance our institutional frameworks to address these impacts while encouraging innovation in the green and blue economies? Given the complexity of these issues, what multifaceted strategies can be implemented?

The opportunity:

Full papers are expected by April 1, 2025, for the regular review process of the journal (Asia-Pacific Journal of Regional Science – APJRS): Full Papers Submit Here

Coordinator of this Special Issue Editor:

Budy P. Resosudarmo (Professor in Australian National University): budy.resosudarmo(at)anu.edu.au

Djoni Hartono (Professor in Universitas Indonesia): djoni.hartono(at)gmail.com

Devanto S. Pratomo (Professor in Universitas Brawijaya): devanto(at)ub.ac.id

Tri Mulyaningsih (Lecturer in Universitas Sebelas Maret): trimulyaningsih.uns(at)gmail.com