Jakarta,
Indonesia
Due to rapid urbanization in Jakarta, the city’s air pollution is expected to worsen in the coming decades if no action is taken.
In 2021, a landmark court case ruled in favor of citizens demanding an outdoor air pollution standard and release of air quality data, putting pressure on the government to lessen the burden of poor air quality on the city’s population.
Clean Air Catalyst inaugurated new Air Quality Monitoring equipment in Jakarta in June 2023. Learn more about how the monitors work and how they will help the local government improve Jakarta’s air quality below.
Partners in Jakarta, Indonesia
Air pollution management is a major challenge facing the city’s authorities — a challenge that requires action both inside and outside of the Jakarta region as well as collaboration among key stakeholders.
WRI Indonesia signed a Cooperation Agreement with the Environmental Agency of Jakarta (DLH) to partner with Clean Air Catalyst. Activities include conducting air quality monitoring to increase awareness of the sources of air pollution as well as research into the impacts of air pollution on vulnerable populations. Vital Strategies is co-leading the project with a focus on bringing attention to the health impacts of air pollution in Jakarta.
Understanding Jakarta’s Air
Jakarta, the capital city of Indonesia, has experienced rapid development. Its economy has doubled in size in the past decade and accounted for 16% of Indonesia’s economy in 2020. In 2020, the city’s population was estimated at 10 million with a population density of 14 people per km2 and a growth rate of approximately 0.92%, which has held steady in the past 10 years. Air pollution management is a major challenge faced by city authorities, with air pollution expected to worsen in the coming decades because of increasing economic activity and rapid urbanization.
This report is updated regularly with the latest research on air quality in Jakarta.
News and Highlights from Jakarta
Project Leaders
Satya Budi Utama
Project Manager Air Quality, WRI Indonesia
Lead, Clean Air Catalyst
Email: satya.utama@wri.org
Dr. Puji Lestari
Professor, Air Quality Management and Atmospheric Chemistry, Bandung Institute of Technology
Co-Principal Investigator, Clean Air Catalyst
Email: pujilest@indo.net.id
“Jakarta is where we come to find anything we want or need in Indonesia. I love visiting family and the orchard gardens when I’m here. Reducing air pollution can improve quality of life, performance, and productivity in the city.”
