Jakarta Environment Agency
Coverage of Jakarta Environment Agency in the Nexus archive.
- As Indonesia cuts methane emissions, life atop a mountain of garbage begins to change
Indonesia is transitioning 343 landfills, including the methane-emitting Bantargebang landfill near Jakarta, from open dumping to controlled systems to reduce pollution and curb methane emissions. Waste pickers like Nur Wencih, who rely on recyclables for income, face uncertain futures as the new policy aims to separate organic and recyclable waste for processing.
- As Indonesia cuts methane emissions, life atop a mountain of garbage begins to change
Indonesia is transitioning its largest landfill, Bantargebang, from open dumping to a controlled system to reduce methane emissions, impacting waste pickers like Nur Wencih. The government plans to shut down open-dumping operations at 343 sites nationwide, focusing on methane reduction as part of climate efforts. Bantargebang, a major global methane emitter, is being covered with tarps and soil under the new plan.