Nature-based Innovations for Disaster Resilience in Tampelas | PDW
Nature-Based Innovations for Disaster Resilience in Tampelas A Shift from Extractive Economy towards Regenerative Economy PDW Architects for Katingan Mentaya Project by RMU
Tampelas project aims to transform the village into a sustainable and prosperous “Village of the Future” by preserving local culture, restoring the environment, and improving the economy. By restoring and preserving the peat swamp forests surrounding the village, the project intends to create a model of a restorative economic area at the village level in Indonesia. RMU, the founder of the Katingan Mentaya Project, collaborates with 35 villages, including Tampelas, to protect and restore peat swamp forests. Tampelas residents have chosen to manage the forest area through the Village Forest scheme, while also recognizing the economic potential of snakehead fish, which relies on a healthy peat swamp forest ecosystem for cultivation. After conducting several participatory planning session and workshop; RMU and PDW decided to empower local industries & facilitate their need by creating an integrated 2000 sqm infrastructure.
Key Issues
Grand Vision, Principles, and Strategies
Indonesia faced a severe fire disaster on peatlands, resulting in extensive haze pollution and endangering carbon storage. The combination of wildfires and extractive activities like palm oil industries and illegal mining has escalated deforestation and forest fire risks.
Damaged Ecosystem
Vulnerable Community
Extractive Development
Tampelas as a Starting Point
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Translating to Local Context Tampelas village residents prioritize environmental preservation while striving for economic development, particularly through snakehead fish cultivation, to sustain the wet and sustainable peat swamp habitat. The village also holds potential for other business ventures. Recognizing the community’s readiness to progress, RMU selected Tampelas as a model Village of the Future. Consequently, a solar power plant (PLTS) and supporting infrastructure will be installed to address the village’s current electricity limitations.
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A shift from extractive economy towards restorative economy
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