A master thesis from Aalborg University
Environmental Crisis in Jakarta and how it affects the local impoverished communities
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Term
4. term
Publication year
2023
Submitted on
2023-10-15
Pages
51 pages
Abstract
The general idea concerning my thesis revolves around the environmental crisis in the capital of Indonesia. For many inhabitants, climate change means abandoning their homes where they have lived for generations. The current situation of Jakarta puts the lives of more than 10 million people at risk, as their homes are about to sink. Jakarta is not the only coastal city in the world to face rising sea levels, but in this specific case, the sea rises much rapidly due to excess groundwater extraction, making the capital the fastest sinking city in the world. The government has revealed plans to relocate the capital to a yet-to-be-built city in another part of the country, which may contribute to the neglect of Jakarta and its people in the fight to stop the environmental crisis. In this thesis I look into the relation between the government’s actions in order to prevent the city from flooding and the actions of local inhabitants, especially those living in informal settlements, called Kampungs. They are the ones who are directly impacted by environmental hazards while having little or no means to protect themselves. Yet, they find ways to show resilience and solidarity with one another, while defying climatic, as well as political adversity.
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