About us
IKLIM, short for Inisiatif Kebudayaan, Lingkungan, Informasi, dan Media (Culture, Environment, Information, and Media Initiative), is a collective of artists, cultural actors, and creative advocates in Indonesia who believe arts and culture can drive real action for the planet and a more just and sustainable future.
Founded in 2023 by Sergina Loncle, Ewa Wojkowska, and Gede Robi, IKLIM grew out of the belief that creative work can touch hearts and nurture a care that shows up in everyday action. Today, IKLIM keeps growing with dozens of artists, cultural actors, and partners across Indonesia.
Why arts & culture?
Climate science and data are crucial, but they are not always enough to move hearts. Music, stories, and creative work reach people's feelings and sense of connection. When climate issues feel close and personal, the conversation opens up: climate becomes part of everyday talk, sparks new awareness, and takes root in our living culture.
Vision
IKLIM envisions a climate-conscious Indonesia that lives justly, on a thriving planet.
Mission
Cultivating a culture of climate action by creating work together with artists and cultural actors.
Our values
Justice
We stand for climate justice and a just transition, especially for the communities most affected by the climate crisis.
Integrity
Our narratives and work always go hand in hand with credible science and real action on the ground.
Intentionality
Every collaboration and creation is designed with a clear purpose and a sense of responsibility, without harming the planet or one another.
Inclusivity
We are committed to nurturing safe and equal spaces for diverse voices, across disciplines, genders, and backgrounds.
Pillars of our work
IKLIM cultivates a culture of climate action by working together with artists and cultural actors. We nurture culture as the shared space that shapes what we care about, what we believe, and what then becomes everyday habit. The four pillars at the foundation of all our work:
Culture
Connecting climate issues with creative expression and collective experience to build a deep emotional connection in society.
Environment
Grounding narratives in environmental reality, local context, regenerative principles, and a commitment to climate justice for the planet and one another.
Information
Keeping narratives credible and based on strong scientific evidence to minimize the risk of misinformation.
Media
Sharing narratives consistently through trusted channels, from music, film, and podcasts to digital campaigns, to widen the movement's reach.
Areas of work
How these pillars translate into our work.
Culture & Arts
Weaving climate themes into music, art, and stories to create lasting emotional resonance.
Everyday Life
Nurturing climate-friendly habits, from food choices and mobility to energy use, through everyday cultural experiences and festival spaces.
Community
Connecting creative communities and local traditions to strengthen shared identity and norms of care.
Advocacy
Amplifying the voices of trusted arts and culture figures in public discourse, bridging stories with real, evidence-based climate solutions.
What IKLIM has built
Music Declares Emergency Indonesia
Founded Music Declares Emergency Indonesia, the first chapter in Asia.
50+
musicians, artists, and cultural actors have joined the collective
50+
songs on climate and environmental issues released through Alarm Records
50+
partnerships with organizations, communities, and the music industry
10+
music and cultural festivals run responsibly
Our team
IKLIM is a meeting space for people from many backgrounds and disciplines: musicians, artists and cultural actors, writers, and community activists, as well as researchers, communication practitioners, and human rights, social, and environmental advocates. Together, we use creative work to nurture real action for the planet and a more just and sustainable future.
Board of Trustees
Supervisory Board
Operations Team