Jakarta Floods: Tangerang Runoff Causes Worst Deluge Yet

Jakarta’s Flood Crisis: A Harbinger of Climate-Driven Displacement and the Urgent Need for Regional Water Management Over 1,300 residents of West Jakarta were displaced this week, not by local rainfall, but by water surging from neighboring Tangerang. This isn’t an isolated incident; it’s a stark warning. As climate change intensifies, Jakarta isn’t just battling rising … Read more

Tangerang Selatan Trash Crisis: Mayor Seeks Help From Serang & Bogor

Indonesia’s Waste Crisis: From Tangsel’s Overflow to a National Circular Economy Imperative Every day, Indonesia generates over 175,000 tons of waste. While a national figure, the acute crisis unfolding in Tangerang Selatan (Tangsel) – where mountains of uncollected garbage are sparking protests and prompting emergency interventions – serves as a stark warning. This isn’t simply … Read more