Understanding Net Zero Through the Case of Nusantara

This is a two-week course consisting of theoretical explanations on Net Zero development and its practical example in developing Indonesia’s New Capital called Nusantara. In the first half of the course, learners will first explore the background necessity of net zero development and then go to investigate multidimensional scopes of the concept of net zero. Accordingly, learners will acquire the knowledge and understanding of net zero concept (background, basic principles, and approaches) that forms the basis by which to understand the more contextual case discussed in the second half of the course. Learners also decision-making and critical thinking skills that will be beneficial for them to critically evaluate the development of “Ibukota Nusantara” at the end of the second half.

The second half of the course focuses on the contextual application of net zero development concept. Learners will be given an overview on how the concept of net zero is applied in the development of “Ibukota Nusantara”. In this half, learners will study about the global and national institutional arrangements underlying the application of net zero development, including the Paris Agreement and the nationally determined contribution with specific focus on Indonesia. Several courses in this half involve the participation of Nusantara authority and the surrounding government to provide a detailed case description, including planning process, issues, and the current state of development. The second half courses provide an opportunity for learners to critically evaluate the development process of “Ibukota Nusantara” based on the theoretical understanding provided in the first half.