Soil Carbon Research Development in Indonesia Amid the Emerging Global Climate Change Movement Ahmad Rif^an Khoirul Lisan*1, Dwi Amalia 2, Tesa Oktafira Dewanti 1, Aldy Putra Pratama 1, Rizki Amanda Putra 2
1 Soil Science Department, Faculty of Agriculture, UPN Veteran Yogyakarta
2 Chemical Engineering Department, Faculty of Industrial Engineering, UPN Veteran Yogyakarta
Abstract
Since 1975, climate change has been a major focus, with climate actions increasing globally since 2014 across governments, NGOs, private enterprises, and citizens. Terrestrial carbon sequestration, particularly in soils, is essential for reducing atmospheric greenhouse gases. This study examines the development of soil carbon research in Indonesia within the global climate change movement, through a literature review of selected Google Scholar articles. The criteria for inclusion were: research conducted in or about Indonesia, discussion of soil, soil carbon sequestration or storage, and global warming. This review identified 51 articles, with the earliest from 2002. Research on soil carbon sequestration in Indonesia has steadily increased, focusing on various environments: natural forests or agroforests, peatlands, mangroves or coastal wetlands, paddy fields, and open or public spaces. While many Indonesian researchers have contributed, most studies were funded internationally. Notably, recent research has expanded from traditional natural or rural environments to urban settings, such as green spaces and campus areas.
