No Music on a Dead Planet”: How Indonesian Grassroots Change-Makers Use Music to Declare a Climate Emergency
Faculty Mentor
Jessica Clark
Major/Area of Research
Global Studies, Music and Climate
Description
The escalating threat posed by the rise in greenhouse gas emissions and environmental degradation highlights the urgent need for an immediate governmental response to avert a looming global catastrophe. This research focuses on the Music Declares Emergency Indonesia movement, a local chapter of an international initiative leveraging the cultural and economic influence of the music industry to advocate for systemic changes in addressing climate and ecological challenges. Utilizing an interdisciplinary qualitative approach, the study employs participatory action research methods, including participant observations and interviews with musicians and organizers, complemented by a comprehensive literature review. The findings illuminate music's pivotal role in fostering connections across interconnected issues and facilitating collaborative engagement among organizers, musicians, and audiences in intersectional change-making. Results also indicate a transformative journey for individuals within the musical community, transitioning from loneliness to a sense of connection and collaboration. The research underscores the unique manifestations of Indonesian cultural identity within this global movement, offering valuable insights into the local dimensions of this critical issue while also underscoring the importance of collective action and cultural context in addressing global challenges.
No Music on a Dead Planet”: How Indonesian Grassroots Change-Makers Use Music to Declare a Climate Emergency
The escalating threat posed by the rise in greenhouse gas emissions and environmental degradation highlights the urgent need for an immediate governmental response to avert a looming global catastrophe. This research focuses on the Music Declares Emergency Indonesia movement, a local chapter of an international initiative leveraging the cultural and economic influence of the music industry to advocate for systemic changes in addressing climate and ecological challenges. Utilizing an interdisciplinary qualitative approach, the study employs participatory action research methods, including participant observations and interviews with musicians and organizers, complemented by a comprehensive literature review. The findings illuminate music's pivotal role in fostering connections across interconnected issues and facilitating collaborative engagement among organizers, musicians, and audiences in intersectional change-making. Results also indicate a transformative journey for individuals within the musical community, transitioning from loneliness to a sense of connection and collaboration. The research underscores the unique manifestations of Indonesian cultural identity within this global movement, offering valuable insights into the local dimensions of this critical issue while also underscoring the importance of collective action and cultural context in addressing global challenges.