CHALLENGES IN RESOLVING JAKARTA’S Troubles
For decades, Jakarta has been plagued with different issues such as storms, remoteness to fresh water, inadequate cover, weak waste management, traffic congestion, and pollution.
” We have a slogan- Restore Jakarta. Syahroni Fadhil, the director of environmental policy advocacy for WALHI Jakarta, said one of the ways to restore Jakarta is to create laws that support ecological interests.
” For example, conduct inspections on companies that contribute to waste in the rivers. Have these environmental audits been conducted?
Jakarta will be part of an “agglomeration” council to harmonise development plans with satellite cities such as Bogor, Depok, Tangerang and Cianjur.
The Jakarta special region law’s recommendation, according to urban planning expert Nirwono Joga, may present challenges in its efforts to address the city’s numerous issues.
” The regional leaders in Jabodetabekpunjur ( Jakarta and its satellite cities ) have a variety of political party backgrounds and interests. Do n’t forget they have their own development agenda”, he said.
” For example, if we talk about floods and providing clean water for Jakarta, is that the same problem for them? If they are forced to take part in dealing with floods, providing clean water, what is the benefit for them, for their city, ( and ) for their constituents”?