ABOUT THE WRITER
Daniel Murdiyarso is a principal scientist at the CIFOR-ICRAF. He earned his first degree in forestry from Indonesia's Bogor Agricultural University (IPB) and his Ph.D. from the Department of Meteorology at Britain's University of Reading. He is a professor in the Department of Geophysics and Meteorology, IPB. His research work is related to land-use change and biogeochemical cycles, and climate change mitigation and adaptation. He has published a large number of articles in peer-reviewed journals and book chapters on these subjects. He played an extensive role in the Nobel Peace Prize-winning Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) as a Convening Lead Author of the IPCC Third Assessment Report and the IPCC Special Report on Land-use, Land-use Change and Forestry. He also served as Review Editor of the IPCC Fourth Assessment Report. In 2000 he served the Government of Indonesia as Deputy Minister of Environment for two years, during which he was also the National Focal Point of the U.N. Framework Convention on Climate Change and the Convention on Biological Diversity. Since 2002, he has been a member of the Indonesian Academy of Sciences.
BY THIS WRITER
Opinion
- 29 Nov 2023
New ‘blue carbon’ platform elevates neglected carbon-rich ecosystems
Blue Carbon Deck brings together research and practice to improve management and promote investment
Opinion
- 14 Aug 2023
Indonesia must face up to the heightened risk of drought and fire under El Niño
Research has an important role to play in managing extreme climate events
Analysis
- 10 Feb 2020
Land use change has a big impact on the carbon stored in mangroves
Data show mangrove conversion into aquaculture biggest driver of total carbon stock loss
Analysis
- 7 Nov 2016
COP22 Special: Why should we care about coastal blue carbon?
For the first time ever, oceans will be on the agenda at the international climate talks (COP22), which kicked off today in Marrakesh. Here's why.
Analysis
- 10 Nov 2014
Indonesia’s merger of environment and forest ministries a bold, difficult move
For Indonesia, many opportunities arise from the creation of a new ministry.
Analysis
- 26 Sep 2014
Finding a level playing field for mangroves
A hidden gradient of salinity stretches beneath mangroves. To understand how climate change affects this, it must first be measured.
Analysis
- 26 Sep 2014
Finding a level playing field for mangroves
News
- 30 Oct 2013
Peatlands and mangroves receive overdue recognition
High carbon ecosystems are on the way to assuming their rightful place in climate change mitigation and adaptation strategies.
News
- 30 Oct 2013
Peatlands and mangroves receive overdue recognition
Event Coverage
- 10 Oct 2012
Can we break the REDD+ stalemate?
While negotiators decide on a clear long-term strategy, the question over ‘who pays?’ continues to cause controversy.
Event Coverage
- 10 Oct 2012
Can we break the REDD+ stalemate?