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Transdisciplinary research is increasingly recognized as valuable for understanding complex social and environmental problems. However, there are limited examples of truly transdisciplinary projects functioning well in practice. The Resilient Indonesian Slums Envisioned project (Merian Fund Ristek-BRIN) represents an ambitious attempt to bring together scientists working in the fields of psychology, anthropology, urban studies, ecology, environmental engineering, political science and climate modelling to study water-related problems and social-ecological resilience in slum areas in three cities in Indonesia: Bima, Manado, and Pontianak. Moreover, the RISE consortium stands as a prime exemplar of cross-country collaboration, with scientists based in Indonesia and the Netherlands committed to working together despite challenges. During the session we will showcase four papers from the RISE project, illuminating the diligent efforts of researchers who have worked together to develop strategies towards integrating diverse knowledges and breaking disciplinary boundaries. Each paper will be jointly presented by teams comprised of Indonesia- and Netherlands-based colleagues, underscoring our commitment to cross-country cooperation. While the presentations will touch upon the research outcomes and findings, the spotlight will primarily shine on the collaborative process itself, offering valuable insights into our interdisciplinary endeavors. Throughout the presentations, we will trace the entire process, starting from the initial identification of shared interests and potential overlaps among colleagues. We will delve into the collaborative process as they jointly designed interventions,  collaborated on analysis, and ultimately crafted shared publications. The Primary Investigators of the project (from Radboud University and the University of Indonesia) will then moderate a brief discussion and share lessons learned from the project thus far. Collaborating across disciplinary boundaries requires mutual trust, as well as a collective willingness to venture beyond individual comfort zones. Nurturing such mutually beneficial partnerships demands dedication and perseverance. However, we contend that such interdisciplinary partnerships have fostered synergy, enabling us to develop a nuanced and comprehensive understanding of the problems under study. Going forward, we advocate for more research that transcends disciplinary and cross-country boundaries. This entails affording researchers from diverse backgrounds the opportunity to forge meaningful connections, gradually exploring collaborative possibilities.

Papers

Multilevel Governance of sanitation in slums: Comparative case studies from three cities in Indonesia – Dr. Prasanti Widyasih Sarli (ITB) and Dr. Tara Saharan (RU)

Comparing local perceptions of future flood risk in Manado to models based on IPCC climate scenarios – Dr. Faizal Rohmat (ITB) and Dr. Ansje Löhr (OU)

Mixed methods analysis of interactions between flood intensity, resilience, risk perception and well-being – Dr. Tery Setiawan (RU) and Dr. Elizabeth MacAfee (RU)

Navigating Waters: Unraveling the Interplay of Flood Characteristics and Socio-Ecological Properties in Building Resilience in Urban Slums of Pontianak and Bima, Indonesia – Wika Maulany Fatimah (RU), Dr. Gertjan Geerling (RU/Deltares)