Small farmers bring Jakarta urban farming to life
The capital has designated idle plots of land, including some under the Bekasi-Cawang-Kampung Melayu (Becakayu) toll road in East Jakarta, as urban farming sites to help achieve…
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‘Greenwashing’ concerns raised as Indonesia offers carbon trade at COP30
Indonesia will become a global center for a high-integrity carbon market that would contribute to real and measurable climate action, said Indonesia’s COP30 delegation leader…
Content over consent? Street photography in Indonesia in spotlight over privacy concerns
A recent viral post on social media depicting nonconsensual street photography has exposed the lack of awareness among photographers and the public of the need to respect privacy…
Irradiated neighbourhood: Residents in Indonesia’s Banten in limbo amid ongoing radioactive cleanup
A government-sanctioned task force has disposed of more than 550 tonnes of materials contaminated with Cesium-137 (Cs-137) from 22 irradiated factories, empty land and settlement…
Accommodating the dead: Jakarta faces grave shortage crisis
Over 86 percent of public cemeteries are at full capacity, and the remainder are at 80 percent capacity, leaving the city's dead in dire need of a final resting place.
Militarism, top-down policy muddle Indonesian President Prabowo’s first year: think tank
Growing military involvement in civilian affairs, including President Prabowo’s flagship programs, may put civilians, especially those in vulnerable communities, at risk,…
Insidious pollutants: Microplastics floating in Jakarta’s air, water
According to a 2022 BRIN study of rainwater samples collected across the city, microplastics are floating in Jakarta's skies and waterways, posing risks to both the environment…
Indigenous groups sidelined in Indonesia’s climate efforts
The climate crisis puts harms on indigenous communities’ lives, livelihoods, and traditions, but they are often sidelined in policies and any measures from the government to…
State weather agency warns of extreme heat in southern Indonesia until year-end
Authorities urged the public to limit outdoor activities to reduce health risks from prolonged heat exposure.
Jakarta enhances fire protection in dense neighbourhoods
Jakarta is expanding its fire-fighting capacity with new stations and 1,000 trainees set to join the brigade next year, aiming to better protect residents in the city’s densely…