Advancing Methane Mitigation and Resource Recovery in Banyuwangi’s Villages

CLOCC recently launched a new initiative in partnership with the Global Methane Hub, as part of it’s Waste Program, aimed at tackling methane emissions as a result of poor waste management in rural Indonesia.

The 12-month program is focused on implementing a Circular Bioeconomy for Resource Recovery and Methane Mitigation in Banyuwangi, Indonesia and will bring transformative change to seven rural municipalities across Banyuwangi Regency, where the CLOCC team have been working actively for a number of years to deliver better waste management through community-focused actions. 

With only 5% of rural waste in Banyuwangi currently being treated, this project targets a critical need. By introducing community-scale waste management systems, awareness programs, and bioconversion technology like Black Soldier Fly Larvae (BSFL), the initiative aims to divert over 1444  tons of organic waste from landfills and avoid 43 tons of methane emissions per year.

Over the next year, CLOCC and its local partner, Rijig Pradana Wetan Foundation (RPW), will work to expand household waste recovery services across seven rural municipalities, ultimately reaching thousands of households. These communities will be equipped with composting and Black Soldier Fly (BSF) conversion facilities which will be collectively capable of processing more than 500 tons of organic waste annually. Alongside infrastructure, the program will focus on one CLOCC’s core strengths -  community engagement - organizing 124 awareness events that aim to shift public attitudes and behaviors toward sustainable waste management.

Local schools will also be key partners in the initiative. Waste management programs will be implemented in five schools, directly benefiting 1,200 pupils. A tailored waste awareness curriculum will be introduced, helping children understand the importance of responsible waste practices and how their daily choices impact both public health and the environment. Through these efforts, the project anticipates treating nearly 3952 tons of waste and promoting environmentally sound alternatives to traditional practices like open dumping and burning.

Beyond infrastructure development and education, the project is expected to bring broader benefits to the region, including local job creation and a boost to the circular economy. By integrating waste management solutions at the village level and fostering long-term community ownership, this initiative seeks to address not just environmental concerns, but also economic and social challenges in Banyuwangi’s rural areas.

About GMH

This work is part of a broader effort by the Global Methane Hub, a global network of scientists, policymakers, and advocates committed to reducing methane emissions. By investing in locally led solutions like this one, the Hub supports scalable models that drive real change on the ground while contributing to global climate goals.

About RPW

The project will be implemented by the Rijig Pradan Wetan Foundation (RPW), a local non-profit established in 2023 to develop sustainable waste management systems throughout Banyuwangi Regency. RPW builds on early work initiated under the CLOCC program in 2020, which successfully piloted village-scale solutions in 14 communities and one sub-district that previously lacked any formal waste infrastructure. Today, RPW continues to work hand-in-hand with local and village governments, as well as international partners, to create long-lasting, environmentally sound solutions.