This week, Indonesia begins the process of moving its capital from Jakarta to a new city called Nusantara on the island of Borneo, in the face of sinking problems in the capital. current, which some experts say is the fastest sinking city in the world.
The move of the capital from Jakarta has been discussed for several years in Indonesia, the largest archipelago in the world. But the plan will finally come to fruition this week, as the President of Indonesia, Joko Widodo is to hold the Independence Day celebration in Nusantara on Saturday.
It was considered a newspaperThe Washington PostBut for Indonesia, Nusantara’s primitive nature outweighs the appeal of its current capital, Jakarta, which is under threat. been under water.
Jakarta, located on the island of Java, has been the country’s capital since the country declared its independence from the Netherlands on August 17, 1945.
Since then, Jakarta has grown into a city of 10.5 million people, with about 30 million people in nearby and connected urban areas.
But Indonesia’s capital is sinking fast, and experts say parts of the capital are expected to become uninhabitable, or flood frequently, by 2030.
In 2022, government institutions confirmed that it was “necessary” to move the capital from Jakarta “because of the great pressure” that the city and the island of Java suffer from “factors such as severe traffic congestion, pollution the environment, and high population. concentration.”
Indonesia is setting ambitious goals for moving its capital. According to the country’s Chamber of Commerce and Industry, this project aims to bring about a radical transformation in the country’s economy and push it towards the levels of developed countries.
President Widodo emphasizes the importance of this step in the wider context of the country’s development, as the new capital is an integral part of Indonesia’s “grand strategy”.
This strategy, called Indonesia’s Golden Vision 2045, aims to turn Indonesia into a developed country by 2045, which marks the centenary of its independence from the Netherlands.
Indonesia plans to develop Nusantara, far from Jakarta, as a sustainable and prosperous capital over the next two decades. The plan includes several phases to build a comprehensive infrastructure that includes commercial facilities, housing, government offices, and public transportation.
Despite its focus on sustainability, the project faced criticism from environmental activists. They believe that clearing forests to build a new city goes against the principles of environmental protection.
Planners describe Nusantara as a “sponge city,” meaning that the Nusantara region will have the ability to absorb water into the soil, thus preventing flooding.
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2024-08-17 05:45:10
