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Jakarta is sinking. Will building a new capital save it?
Aug 12, 2024
Indonesia's plan for a new capital, Nusantara, aims to combat Jakarta's pollution and sinking issues. The ambitious vision includes creating a carbon-neutral metropolis in Borneo's rainforest. However, the project faces significant challenges, from environmental threats to local resistance over displacement concerns. As construction continues, questions arise about whether Nusantara can truly deliver on its eco-friendly promises while ensuring equitable benefits for its diverse population. Can this bold relocation save Jakarta from a watery fate?
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- The construction of Nusantara aims to relieve Jakarta's urban issues while highlighting the challenges of ensuring sustainable development in a sensitive environment.
- Local sentiments about the capital relocation are mixed, with concerns about cultural displacement contrasting against hopes for economic improvement and job creation.
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Rationale for Relocation
Indonesia is relocating its capital city from Jakarta to Nusantara due to severe urban issues plaguing Jakarta, such as pollution, traffic congestion, and the city's rapid sinking caused by groundwater extraction and climate change. Moving the capital aims to symbolize a fresh start for the country, allowing for better urban planning and the development of a high-tech metropolis designed to be carbon neutral. The decision has been met with mixed reactions, with some residents hopeful for economic improvements, while others express concern over losing their homes and cultural heritage. The Indonesian government emphasizes that despite the move, efforts will continue to address Jakarta’s pressing problems, ensuring it is not forgotten in the transition.
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