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Amid the ascension of climate change and global warming as pervasive issues of worldwide relevance, the urgency for environmental entrepreneurship and sustainable development has been notably emphasized. This focus becomes critical within rapidly maturing economies such as Indonesia, where the potential to significantly influence climate neutrality and business competitiveness is immense, contingent upon the effective cultivation of green entrepreneurial ethos. However, the integration rate of eco-friendly business tenets remains discouragingly static, largely due to acute insufficiencies in consciousness-raising, pedagogical resources, and sector-specific proficiency. The present paper embarks on a critical scrutiny of environmental business opportunities within the Indonesian milieu. A comprehensive discrepancy analysis pertaining to the development of green entrepreneurship proficiencies is detailed, predominantly from a community vantage point. This inquiry constitutes a part of the European-endorsed initiative, the ASEAN Network for Green Entrepreneurship and Leadership (ANGEL), purposed to fortify entrepreneurial competence and sustainable perspective among diverse community stakeholders. Through a methodologically structured survey, engagement with academia, requisite support for communal development, and perceived hindrances to nurturing green entrepreneurship are explored. The findings highlight a substantial interest to the promotion of green entrepreneurship within the community, with resource scarcity emerging as a formidable challenge. Moreover, our discrepancy analysis underscores a pressing need for escalated cooperation among key participants, including local enterprises, governmental agencies, and residential communities, to enable the efficacious actualization of green entrepreneurial ventures. The paper extends its probe to capture the community's perspective on green entrepreneurship, considering the viewpoints of women, minority groups, and financially marginalized segments within urban and rural contexts. Despite a robust commitment towards green entrepreneurship detected in the survey responses, the manifestation of sustainability-centred initiatives remains sparse. The paper concludes by delineating the impediments encountered in the proliferation of green entrepreneurship, underlining the vital need for sustained efforts to overcome these barriers and further propel Indonesia's journey towards sustainability. The research delineated in this paper represents a significant leap towards comprehending and fostering green entrepreneurship in Indonesia, providing crucial insights to stakeholders aiming to act as catalysts for future progression in this domain. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This paper explores the critical nexus between Green Entrepreneurship and Sustainable Development, illuminating their combined potential as a powerful tool for mitigating environmental crises such as global warming and climate change. With a particular focus on burgeoning economies, especially Indonesia, it underscores the immense possibilities embedded within a proactive integration of sustainable practices into entrepreneurship. This not only paves the way towards climate neutrality but also cultivates competitive advantages in business enterprises. Despite the tremendous potential, the widespread adoption of Green Entrepreneurship has been persistently stifled by a profound lack of awareness, an alarming paucity of educational resources, and a dearth of specialised knowledge within the field. These factors collectively contribute to the unimpressive rate of implementation and relatively low acceptance of Green Entrepreneurship. To address this conundrum, this scholarly article undertakes a comprehensive gap analysis aimed at evaluating the future prospects of Green Entrepreneurship within Indonesia. It does so through a detailed examination of the development of Green Entrepreneurship skills from the perspective of educators. The study forms part of a broader initiative - the ASEAN Network for Green Entrepreneurship and Leadership (ANGEL) - a European-funded project devoted to equipping university graduates and disadvantaged societal groups with vital entrepreneurial skills geared towards sustainability. The analytical framework of the research draws upon a conducted survey among university faculty members, supplemented with a focus group discussion with participants involving a diverse mix of faculty, students, and administrative staff. The findings underscore a strikingly limited focus on Green Entrepreneurship within the curriculum. However, they also reveal a robust commitment and a strong willingness to infuse existing syllabi with Green Entrepreneurial facets. To accomplish this, the research identifies the need to surmount significant challenges, primarily those related to resource availability. Furthermore, the gap analysis points towards the need for amplifying collaboration among a broad spectrum of stakeholders. These include local businesses, government agencies, and the broader community. Such partnerships can significantly assist universities in crafting effective business school curricula that instil a sustainability mindset. Moving forward, the research proposes to extend its scope to embrace the viewpoints of community members. This would encompass a particular focus on traditionally marginalized groups, including women, minorities, and economically disadvantaged segments in both urban and rural communities. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]