Academic activism in Indonesia refers to academics openly using their knowledge, research, and public position to support social and political change, including through criticism of policy, public campaigns, student movements, and civil society advocacy.

A front-line career means a job that directly helps people in need, such as becoming a doctor, nurse, teacher, social worker, or community aid worker. 

A systemic-change career means a job that tries to change laws, institutions, or public policy, such as working in politics, advocacy, activism, policy-making, or NGOs.

Commodification of care work means offering and paying for services related to activities that are often associated with caregiving and domestic housework, including cleaning, cooking, childcare, eldercare, and domestic support.

Climate-reversal strategies refer to efforts to repair environmental harm caused by past emissions. Examples include carbon capture, converting CO₂ into usable materials, cleaning polluted water, restoring forests, and rehabilitating damaged ecosystems.

Emission-reduction strategies refer to efforts to prevent future emissions from being released. Examples include reducing fossil fuel use, limiting high-consumption lifestyles, regulating polluting industries, improving energy efficiency, and investing in low-emission technology.