Jakarta the “World’s Fastest-sinking City”
According to a Vice News Tonight segment on HBO, Jakarta is the world’s fastest-sinking city, with current estimates predicting that...
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Pythons Invade Jakarta Due to Imbalanced Ecosystem
The phenomenon of pythons appearing in Jakarta is happening again. The strange occurrence is said to be caused by an...
Why the Government Needs to Demolish Kemang
After three major floods hit Kemang within a 30-day timeframe, Governor Ahok has decided to make drastic measures. With more...
Participatory Flood Risk Management: What the common man in the street can do
It wasn't unexpected although it has happened many times before. But still, when confronted with the swirling mass of brown...
Revitalization of Jakarta: Turning Problem into Opportunity
Jakarta is growing and changing rapidly. The capital city is running out of space, public infrastructure is being tested to...
Early Warning Systems – Hope for Disaster Prevention
From earthquakes to cyclones and tropical storms, landslides, volcanic eruptions, floods, and avalanches, no nation is immune from the threat...
More Mangroves, Less Flooding
Did you know there is actually a mangrove plantation in Jakarta? You probably have driven by it many times and...
Once Upon a Sinking City: The Perpetual Floods of Jakarta
It is said that in life only two things are certain: death and taxes. But if you live in Jakarta,...