Resource-Efficient Methods to Facilitate the Preservation of a Reservoir's Self-Cleaning Potential

The aim of this research was to develop environmental methods for the restoration and rehabilitation of Moscow’s water bodies. A number of methods are recommended. These can help to improve the environmental condition and water quality of water bodiesin Moscow. Keywords: ehabilitation of water body, engineering biology, environmental preservation

Dynamo in tesla turbine, based on recyclable materials, for decentralized energy generation and recharge batteries: system evaluations

Nowadays the search for new forms of energy generation is one of the great challenges of humanity. Decentralized energy production as well as material recycling, in order to obtain low-cost environmental gains, are extremely important points, as they are issues that must be evaluated in parallel with sustainable development, being extremely discussed and disseminated for their relevance and importance, since the main focus certainly corresponds the environmental preservation of the planet. In view of this theme, in the present work, a prototype was built using Tesla turbine and a dynamo couplet, aiming at the decentralized energy generation model, for the recharge of lead-acid batteries concomitantly with the challenge of reaching an innovative and unprecedented device with economic and environmental gains. The developed system was made and structured from the manufacture of various accessories obtained from recyclable materials attached to its structure, through the improvement of the physical model during its manufacture until the performance of experimental tests investigating its functionality. The results show that the projected system responded significantly to what was proposed, where the dynamo generated current for the system, providing 12 V in the physical model, recharging the battery. In view of the results obtained, it is believed that the prototype has great potential, in a characteristic line and direction, where with the improvement of the structure and diversification of components it is possible to become a new proposal, that is, an innovative device that meets expectations at an affordable price, being a decentralized model of energy generation and environmentally friendly.

Addressing Energy Poverty Through Ecological Governance of Solar Home Systems in South Africa

South Africa has long recognised the need to eliminate energy poverty, and significant progress has been made since 1996. With the recent global outcry about the use of sustainable and clean energy sources for human and ecological development, it has become essential for countries to upscale the use of non-grid electrification in order to effectively and sustainably eradicate energy poverty. South Africa implements different non-grid electrification programmes which focuses on ensuring universal access to clean energy by all, with one of these initiatives being the Solar Home Systems Programme. This study aims to contribute to academic discussion and knowledge about the role that solar home systems can play in bringing change on the current status of the energy poverty eradication initiatives which negatively affect the environment and the people. The study used a qualitative approach in assessing how the Solar Home Systems Programme contributes to energy poverty eradication and environmental preservation if managed in line with ecological governance principles. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with a total of 40 households in Limpopo and officials from government departments in the province as well as a service provider responsible for the roll-out and maintenance of solar home systems in Limpopo. Framed within the ecological economics theory which advocates for ecological and environmental solutions that take into consideration the future generation, the study established that the solar home systems can eradicate energy poverty and contribute to the protection of the environment if managed in line with ecological governance principles. The study further revealed that the Solar Home Systems Programme in South Africa failed due to lack of proper governance systems that provide solutions for the future as the programme was short-term focused and lacked proper ecological governance systems. In order for the solar home systems to contribute to energy poverty eradication and environmental protection, the study recommends a total overhaul of the programme which includes ensuring that the provision of SHSs is not viewed as a temporary measure that is only meant for poor rural households but a long-term and sustainable initiative.

SOCIO-ECOLOGICAL DYNAMICS AND LOCAL WISDOM TOWARD ADAPTIVE CAPABILITY TO USE AGRICULTURAL TECHNOLOGY BY THE COMMUNITY OF KASEPUHAN SINAR RESMI

The obligation to maintain and preserve the environment, in the view of all religions and beliefs, is a must for thecommunity so that religious values and local wisdom of the community also become binding provisions to maintainand preserve the environment. This study aims to describe, analyze, and solve problems regarding socio-ecologicaldynamics and local wisdom about the adaptability of using technology in the community of Kasepuhan Sinar Resmi.This study uses a descriptive-analysis method which is to describe the analysis and discuss it comprehensively andintegrally. Data collection techniques were carried out through interviews and literature review. This study foundthat the community’s local wisdom based on its adaptability to use agricultural technology at the Community ofKasepuhan Sinar Resmi is related to environmental preservation and the effort to make the environment useful for life

The Dynamics of Tourism Development: Study Case Tourism Attributes in Penyengat Island

Penyengat Island has a valuable historical footprint not only for Indonesia but also for Malaysia and Singapore, as well as having a wealth of ancient literacy and influential religious values. Data were collected from tourists visiting Penyengat Island through distributing questionnaires to 100 respondents, combined with in-depth interviews, focused discussions with representative and competent key persons related to the issues discussed. This study found that the accommodation and amenities components are still the main problems in developing tourism on Penyengat Island. The factors of tourism management, tourist safety, public awareness of tourism, and environmental preservation are other central issues that need attention. The development of broad tourism promotion using information technology media and supported by professional management will be able to accelerate the tourism growth of Penyengat Island. Purpose of this study is to measure the dynamics of historical and religious tourism on Penyengat Island using the 5 A attribute approach (attractions, accessibility, accommodation, amenities and awareness). This research is focused on the empirical conditions of the dynamics of tourism development in Penyengat Island, with a qualitative descriptive research method through questionnaires, in-depth interviews, observations, and transects. The attributes of accommodation, amenities, and awareness of public tourism are still low. The main factor of the problem lies in the management of tourism in Penyengat Island that has not been done professionally and integratedly by targeting foreign tourists Overall and integrated tourism management by building destinations that ensure the comfort and safety of tourists, building information technology-based promotional media that can reach the wider community, and building a network of partnerships with stakeholders in the development of tourist destinations and strengthening human resources.

SCENIC ART FOR SHARK CONSERVATION AND OCEAN HEALTH ALERT

This interdisciplinary research has the playful art as a tool to raise awareness about the conservation of sharks and the environmental health of the Ocean, in addition to the search for the demystification of some concepts bringing to light the biological and ecological importance that this emblematic group represents for the natural balance of the Blue Planet. In the months of June and July 2018 at the visiting aquarium in Paraíba, a space for the propagation of non-formal environmental education, it was sought through the theatrical play "Swimming in Safety, a Sea of Hope" to apply the way of doing and teaching the concepts of sustainability and environmental preservation since the choice of the team, the actors and scenographic materials. Through exploratory and participant research, photographic and video records, we investigated the reactions of the audience before, during and after the play. The evaluation process was permanent in order to make constant improvements. The play tried to highlight not only information about the characteristics and importance of preserving sharks, but also the main threats such as the practice of finning, which through a plot between the pirate and the shark and the echinoderms, it was possible to explain the defence systems that each being has, all of which are important, showing that sharks are worth much more alive than dead. The expertise and performance of artistic activities such as juggling, magic and balance contributed to the success of the play. The results prove that this type of multidisciplinary experience, which promotes learning through enchantment, should be encouraged because it will certainly constitute a basis for future attitudes, especially in children, since they will feel encouraged to protect nature, according to the premises of the Decade of Oceanic Science and Ecological Restoration.

Developing Green Tourism-Based Model of Information Technology Utilization in Tourism Villages

The purpose of this study is to develop a model for the use of information technology in Tourism Villages by mapping the use of information technology on all aspects of tourism villages based on the concept of green tourism that focuses on environmental preservation and community welfare. The method used in this research is an information research framework consisting of stages of literature review and environmental aspects, analysis, construct identification, model development, model evaluation, and model application methods. The results of the research are in the form of a model for the use of information technology in green tourism-based tourism villages along with the method of applying the model. This model consists of two connected constructs, namely the use of information technology and green tourism. The implementation of this model in tourist villages is explained in the method of applying the model which contains a mapping of information technology needs and implementation steps based on the classification of tourist villages, namely pioneering, developing, advanced and independent. This model can be used as a reference for tourism village managers in utilizing information technology according to their needs.

Alam Adalah Keluarga: Internalisasi Nilai-Nilai Ekologis Dalam Ritual Nahunan Suku Dayak Ngaju

Krisis ekologi sudah sangat mengancam kehidupan. Berbagai bencana dan penderitaan melanda dunia. Namun, krisis ekologi masih terjadi. Oleh sebab itu, krisis ekologi mesti diatasi dengan berbagai cara. Salah satu cara yang dapat dilakukan adalah menggali berbagai potensi kearifan lokal yang ada di wilayah setempat. Tulisan ini bertujuan untuk menunjukkan bahwa dalam ritual nahunan yang biasanya dilakukan oleh suku Dayak Ngaju tidak hanya sekedar upacara rutin, tetapi terdapat nilai-nilai ekologis yang dapat menyadarkan masyarakat, khususnya orang Dayak Ngaju bahwa mereka harus ikut terlibat dalam mengatasi krisis ekologis yang sedang terjadi. Tulisan ini menggunakan metode kualitatif kepustakaan yakni menggali berbagai sumber yang relevan untuk membahas topik dan mendapatkan data yang dibutuhkan, kemudian akan digali internalisasi nilai yang terdapat dalam ritual nahunan tersebut. Dalam ritual nahunan ditemukan nilai-nilai ekologis yang menunjukkan bahwa terdapat internalisasi konsep bahwa alam adalah keluarga. Konsep tersebut dapat mendukung pemeliharaan lingkungan hidup melalui ritual nahunan Suku Dayak Ngaju. Konsep tersebut dapat dikembangkan untuk mendorong kepedulian masyarakat dalam memelihara lingkungan hidup. Konsep tersebut adalah berupa nilai-nilai yang menganggap alam sebagai keluarga bagi manusia.ABSTRACTThe ecological crisis is already very life-threatening. Various disasters and suffering have hit the world. However, the ecological crisis is still occurring. Therefore, the ecological crisis must be overcome in various ways. One way that can be done is to explore the potential of local wisdom in the local area. This paper aims to show that the nahunan ritual, which is usually carried out by the Ngaju Dayak tribe, is not just a routine ceremony. However, ecological values can make people aware, especially the Ngaju Dayak people, that they must be involved in overcoming the ecological crisis. This paper uses a qualitative literature method to explore various relevant sources to discuss the topic and obtain the data needed. Then, the internalization of the values contained in the nahunan ritual will be explored. In the nahunan ritual, ecological values are found, which indicate an internalization of the concept of nature as family and can be encouraged through environmental preservation in the nahunan ritual of the Ngaju Dayak Tribe. This concept can be developed to encourage public awareness of preserving the environment. The concept is expressed in the form of values that involve nature as a family for humans.

Balinese Women's Role and Gender Gap in the Sustainable Tourism Development

This study aims to determine women's role and involvement in the development of sustainable tourism in Bali and to know how Balinese women are the main drivers of cultural and environmental preservation in Bali. The study uses a qualitative method of literature review. The research stage was carried out by collecting literature sources, both primary and secondary. Balinese women have a vital role in the preservation of culture and the environment in Bali. It can be concluded that Balinese women are the drivers of sustainable tourism in several tourism sectors, such as culinary tourism, cultural tourism, and environmental conservation. Balinese women are pioneers in the development of culinary tourism, especially traditional culinary in Bali but are not given many chance to participate in development planning actively. Balinese women are still collided by the patriarchal hegemony in the local traditional culture.