Environment & Sustainability Guide
Air quality, green spaces, and environmental policies in Indonesia
Air Quality Index
Air quality in Indonesia shows stable trends per database data, but emissions from fossil fuels and land-use contribute to pollution. Public concern is high, with 48% believing renewable shift improves air quality, above global average.
Water Quality
Water quality faces risks from floods and pollution, with recent Jakarta flooding in March 2025 inundating hospitals and homes. Access and treatment standards challenged by climate impacts and urbanization.
Recycling System
Recycling infrastructure data unavailable in database; national efforts limited amid waste management challenges from disasters and urbanization.
Green Spaces
Deforestation surged to 470,000 hectares by October 2025, with Sumatra as hotspot; Papua forests redesignated for agriculture, threatening biodiversity.
Environmental Policies
Second NDC targets 31.89% unconditional emissions reduction by 2030, net zero by 2060; rated critically insufficient, with rising emissions projected.
- •Second NDC 2025
- •Paris Agreement Ratification
- •JETP for renewables
Natural Disaster Risk
HIGHHigh risk from floods, landslides, earthquakes; 6,827 climate disasters 2023-2024 affected 13M people. Sumatra floods Nov 2025 deadly; Jakarta floods Mar 2025 evacuated thousands.
Sustainability Initiatives
JETP enhances ambition but short of 1.5°C pathway; targets 55-82% renewables by 2030 with international support.
Second NDC aims 31.89% reduction by 2030 unconditional; emissions declined 0.72% YoY Feb 2025.
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