Jakarta's Environmental Crisis and the New Capital Plan

This chapter examines Jakarta's critical environmental issues, such as pollution and flooding, and the Indonesian government's proposal to build a new capital city, Nusantara. It discusses the ambitious vision behind this project, including its potential to alleviate congestion and generate jobs, while also addressing significant challenges like construction delays and public skepticism. The future of the capital relocation hangs in the balance amid concerns about infrastructure and investment needs.