Green Building Council Indonesia (GBC Indonesia) successfully hosted the Building Climate Festival 2024, an inspiring event designed to raise awareness about the urgent need for sustainable practices. Held at the Taman Wisata Alam Angke Kapuk (TWAAK) on 13th September, this festival embraced the theme "All Tied Within Nature," bringing together 45 esteemed attendees. The event highlighted the importance of nature-based solutions in addressing the ongoing climate crisis.

The festival opened with remarks from Mr. Iwan Prijanto, Chairperson of GBC Indonesia, who emphasized the pivotal role of green building practices in fostering sustainability. A powerful choir performance by Paragita Choir set the tone, delivering stirring renditions of "Indonesia Raya" and Michael Jackson’s "Earth Song," encapsulating the spirit of environmental protection.

Poetic performances from Teater Zat, Universitas Negeri Jakarta enriched the atmosphere of the festival. Through emotional readings of Taufiq Ismail’s works, including "Membaca Tanda-Tanda" and "Sejarum Peniti, Sepunggung Gunung," the audience was reminded of the intimate connection between humans and nature.

Addressing the Environmental Crisis: Realization Sessions

The event featured three significant realization sessions, each focusing on critical environmental challenges. In this monologue session, environmental fighters, including Swietenia Puspa Lestari, Primadita Rahma, and Anggia Murni, delivered insightful presentations on the current state of marine, air, and land ecosystems. These discussions underscored the urgency of mitigating pollution, preserving water resources, and protecting land from degradation.

A notable highlight was the screening of a video documenting a mangrove planting initiative conducted the day before the festival. This act of restoration emphasized the tangible efforts needed to protect coastal ecosystems and mitigate the effects of climate change.