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Jakarta 2 years ago

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Some Jakartans denied clean piped water for decades

While Indonesia is set to host the world’s largest water conference in Bali this week, many people living in the country’s capital remain without reliable access to clean water provided by the city, forcing them to seek out independent solutions.

Society 2 years ago

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Indonesia to voice importance of water security in World Water Forum

The National Development Planning Ministry stressed the urgency for Indonesia and other participating countries to tackle the problem of growing water demands amid the small number of water sources.

Archipelago 3 years ago

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Indonesia grapples with fires as El Nino peaks

The Environment and Forestry Ministry estimates that nearly 270,000 hectares of land and forest have been burned so far this year, with West Kalimantan, East Nusa Tenggara, South Kalimantan and East Java among the worst-hit provinces.

Editorial 3 years ago

Bracing for 'boiling' season

Aside from the hotter dry season forecast for Indonesia this year, the government needs to prepare for the longer term of 'global boiling'.

Regulations 3 years ago

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Ahead of Bali forum, govt calls for global action on water security

In preparation for Indonesia's leadership of the upcoming 10th World Water Forum (WWF), the government has stressed the need to make water security a key political priority locally and globally.

Jakarta 4 years ago

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Moving the capital won't prevent Jakarta from sinking say experts

Environmentalists have cast doubt over the recent statement from Jakarta Deputy Governor Ahmad Riza Patria that relocating the capital city to East Kalimantan will help prevent Jakarta from sinking.

Academia 4 years ago

Asia's largest cities lack water security

Urban water security in Asian cities is in decline, forcing them to find new ways to manage this precious resource.

National 5 years ago

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Coastal reservoirs can be a solution to water problems, says government

The government has identified the development of coastal reservoirs as a potential means of providing water for the public, as a growing population, coupled with threats posed by climate change, could strain the existing water supplies in densely populated areas.

National 6 years ago

Extreme drought triggers water crisis in East Nusa Tenggara

Authorities have been assisting villagers by supplying clean water from water tanks owned by the disaster mitigation agency as well as an unidentified third party.

World 6 years ago

Heat, water woes and coronavirus: India's perfect storm

Bollywood stars and political leaders have urged Indians to wash their hands to protect against coronavirus but that's a pipe dream for slum-dwellers like Bala Devi, now sweltering through a summer heatwave.

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