Indonesia Semarang City Field Survey Report

1. Survey Overview

Period: October 13 to October 15, 2023

Purpose: To conduct preliminary preparations for a bioremediation feasibility study by visiting wetlands, coastal areas, and UNDIP University in Semarang City.

Visited Areas: Wetlands, coastal regions, and UNDIP University in Semarang City.

2. Visited Areas and Observations

Wetlands

Key Observations: Presence of diverse aquatic plants and animals; accumulation of pollutants in some areas observed.

Notable Findings: Continuous water flow demonstrates potential for natural purification of pollutants.

Coastal Areas

Key Observations: Coastal erosion and various pollutants such as plastic waste and industrial waste are present.

Notable Findings: Changes in the coastline and ongoing pollution indicate shifts in the ecosystem.

UNDIP University

Key Observations: Access to diverse academic resources focused on environmental science and marine studies.

Notable Findings: Discussions with the university research team revealed potential for local application of bioremediation technologies.

3. Challenges and Issues

Wetlands and Coastal Areas

Issue: As the sea level rises gradually, seawater infiltrates into low-lying urban areas, exposing areas like industrial zones and contaminated soil to saltwater backflow, leading to water pollution.

Challenge: Developing sustainable purification solutions and encouraging active community participation are necessary.

UNDIP University

Issue: Lack of funding and policy support for the application of research resources and technologies on-site.

Challenge: Strengthening cooperation between the university and local governments to establish a sustainable project implementation plan is required.

4. Recommendations

Technical Approach: Collaborate with UNDIP University to develop and apply bioremediation technologies suitable for local conditions.

Policy Development: Development and implementation of policies for sustainable environmental management are needed.

Community Engagement: Encouraging active participation and education within the community to enhance environmental awareness.

5. Conclusion

This preliminary survey provided crucial data and insights for the initial stages of the bioremediation project in Semarang City, laying the foundation for future project design and execution. Further investigations and project implementations should build on the data and insights gained during this survey.