Water Tenure Security for Palm Oil, Hydropower, and Geothermal

📜 Title: Water Tenure Security for Palm Oil, Hydropower, and Geothermal
👨‍🔬 Authors: Mohamad Mova AlAfghani, Budi Susetyo
📚 Published In: IOP Conference Series: Earth and Environmental Science
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📌 Abstract:
Our paper delves into the complexities of water tenure security in the context of oil palm plantations, hydropower, and geothermal energy. We focus on the legal frameworks and practical realities affecting water allocation in two case study areas: the Kahayan Catchment (Central Kalimantan) and the Citarum Catchment (West Java). Our findings reveal that water tenure security varies significantly depending on the type of energy production and its place in the legal allocation framework.

🔍 Key Findings:

• Water tenure security for oil palm is weak, often deprioritized over environmental and basic daily water needs.
• Water tenure for hydropower ranges from "weak to medium," depending on investment schemes and legal priorities.
• Customary water tenure can have a strong influence in practice, even if weak in the legal sense.

🌍 Implications:
Understanding water tenure security is crucial for sustainable energy production and environmental conservation. Our paper offers a comprehensive framework for assessing water tenure, which can guide policy decisions and investment strategies.

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