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Background of Toba Lake
Background of Toba Lake
Toba Caldera Lake
Toba Caldera Lake
Located in North Sumatra, Indonesia, Toba Caldera is the world's largest caldera lake, formed by a "super volcano" 74,000 years ago. Due to the many unique geological features, immense natural beauty, and diverse cultures that have developed and thrived in the region, the lake region was recognized as a UNESCO Global Geopark in 2019.
Parapat City
Parapat City
Parapat is a city located on the eastern shore of Toba Caldera Lake. It is serviced by major roads, airports, ferries, and is the main tourism and economic hub of the whole region. As tourism and economic activities increase, impacts of pollution are becoming serious issues.
Diverse Cultures
Diverse Cultures
Unique Geology
Unique Geology
Natural Wonders
Natural Wonders
Since its formation, Toba Lake has supported countless generations of people, cultures and kingdoms. Many of these cultures, each with their unique language, crafts, and architecture not only survive, but are vibrant today. Today, the lake supports irrigation, agriculture, fisheries, ferry transportation, recreation, and other vital services.
Combined with unique and breathtaking geological features, the area is quickly gaining popularity for tourism and the Government of Indonesia is making large investments in tourism development.
But as we have seen in other places around the globe, tourism development without consideration for waste management can have devastating consequences for the environment, society, and the tourism industry itself.
Project Outline
Project Outline
CURRENT SITUATION:
CURRENT SITUATION:
Due to increased tourism and economic activities, plastic waste pollution problems are increasing rapidly. City officials and some residents are aware of the issues. However, due to lack of resources, they are not able to solve the problem. Without proper intervention, waste and related waste issues will only increase.
Residents dump or burn waste
Residents dump or burn waste
- Lack of knowledge and awareness
- Lack of city services
- Lack of options
City services are inadequate
City services are inadequate
- No plans or guidelines
- No collection schedules or routes
- No waste separation
No incentives
No incentives
- Waste management is not easy
- No incentives for change
OBJECTIVES:
OBJECTIVES:
We have joined forces with local organizations to conduct environmental education, capacity development and economic incentives development in Parapat City. The objective is to provide the knowledge, tools, and incentives needed to establish long-term and self-sustaining waste management community.
Environmental Education
Environmental Education
- Provide after-school "eco-education" activities to school children
- Hold environmental awareness workshops for residents and businesses
- Promote waste reduction and the circular economy
Capacity Development
Capacity Development
- Develop effective waste management guidelines with the city
- Improve waste collection and processing abilities
- Train waste management workers
Economic Incentives
Economic Incentives
(Transform waste into energy)
(Transform waste into energy)
- Train and hire workers to operate and maintain the pyrolysis system
- Use revenues from the fuel to fund social and environmental programs
PROJECT ORGANIZATION:
PROJECT ORGANIZATION:
The following organizations are working together for this project.
Earthwise Consulting
Earthwise Consulting
- Coordinate Project
- Develop education and workshop curricula
- Develop waste management guidelines, procedures, manuals
- Design, procure and install pyrolysis system
- Provide training and monitoring
Toba Caldera Geopark Management Board
Toba Caldera Geopark Management Board
- Liaise with local, regional, and national governments
- Liaise with community groups, businesses, and other stakeholders
- organize workshops and other events
- Incorporate this project into their promotion activities
Local Environmental NPO
Local Environmental NPO
- Share effective and proven "eco-education" program
- Support establishing Eco-Education Centers
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