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North Jakarta sea barrier may threaten marine ecosystem, disrupt fishermen's livelihoods
Archipelago 6 months ago

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North Jakarta sea barrier may threaten marine ecosystem, disrupt fishermen's livelihoods

Towering concrete pillars along the shore of Cilincing have recently drawn widespread attention after a viral video surfaced showing fishermen complaining that the structure blocks their traditional fishing routes, forcing them to take longer, more costly detours.
Fighting floods, together
Editorial 1 year ago

Fighting floods, together

Complacency is at the root of perennial flooding in Greater Jakarta, which essentially stems from unchecked urbanization and poor urban planning, and normalizing the disaster as an expected annual occurrence is akin to throwing in the towel.
China eyes role in planned giant seawall project in Java
Economy 1 year ago

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China eyes role in planned giant seawall project in Java

Developers from Hong Kong and China have already shown interest in the project. Others include a hydraulic research institute. 
How can urban planning and design avert Jakarta flooding
Academia 1 year ago

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How can urban planning and design avert Jakarta flooding

Expected to cost US$40 billion over 30 years, the imagined giant sea wall would divert funds from the housing crisis for existing residents and the thousands moving to Jakarta each year.
Govt to study plan on giant Java seawall project
Regulations 1 year ago

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Govt to study plan on giant Java seawall project

The government is putting together a study on the planned US$60 billion mega seawall project along the northern coast of Java in a bid to address land subsidence in Jakarta and protect coastal communities from rising sea levels due to climate change.
Rethinking the seawall
Editorial 2 years ago

Rethinking the seawall

According to estimates from environmental watchdogs and researchers, the GSW megaproject would cost some Rp 207 billion (US$13.3 million) in potential economic losses in the fisheries sector every year
Prabowo revives plan to build giant seawall across Java coastline
Regulations 2 years ago

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Prabowo revives plan to build giant seawall across Java coastline

Experts opined that building a vast concrete wall without addressing the root causes of land subsidence would not solve the region's problems.
Residents caused tidal flooding in North Jakarta but should not be blamed: Anies
City 7 years ago

Residents caused tidal flooding in North Jakarta but should not be blamed: Anies

Residents in North Jakarta perforated a sea wall, causing tidal flooding last month, but they should not take the blame, says Jakarta Governor Anies Baswedan.
Leaks in North Jakarta sea wall worry residents
City 7 years ago

Leaks in North Jakarta sea wall worry residents

Leaks first appeared in the sea wall in 2007.
Leaks in North Jakarta sea wall worry residents
City 7 years ago

Leaks in North Jakarta sea wall worry residents

Leaks first appeared in the sea wall in 2007.
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