Managing Green Open Space to Reduce Carbon Emissions towards Sustainable City Areas (Case: Kelurahan Neglasari, Bandung City)

Abstract

Community-based management of green open spaces to reduce carbon emissions in each environment plays an important role because people need quality life in sustainable cities and settlements, amidst the threat of climate change that is felt worldwide. This research aims to determine efforts to reduce carbon emissions in residential areas towards sustainable urban areas by exploring the management of green open spaces carried out by communities in these areas. The research was located in Kelurahan Neglasari, Cibeunying Kaler District, Bandung City, Indonesia. The research method used a qualitative approach, with data collected from field surveys, and in-depth interviews with Kelurahan Neglasari office officials and the community. The research results show that the reduction of carbon emissions carried out by the community is by allocating area land for green open space with an area of 8,007 Ha or 10.3% of the total area of 77.71 Ha and managing green open spaces; as well as establishing collaboration with relevant stakeholders. The main activities in community-based green open space management are integrated urban farming (Buruan SAE), integrated waste management (waste sorting, bio-pores placement, innovation and production of recycled waste materials, managing maggot house and waste bank), and collaborating with various related stakeholders. Collaboration is the key to the success of green open space management efforts and innovations in creating sustainable city and settlement areas.