Jakarta Air Quality Ranks Fourth Worst Globally

Jakarta's air quality was the fourth worst in the world on Friday, with an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 147, according to IQAir data. This index places the city in the "unhealthy" category for sensitive groups, prompting advice for residents to wear masks outdoors.

Kinshasa in the Democratic Republic of Congo recorded the worst air quality globally with an AQI of 174, followed by Kampala, Uganda (154), and Lahore, Pakistan (151).

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If that can be done, it will significantly reduce the contribution to emissions.

The Jakarta Provincial Government is implementing three key strategies to improve air quality. These include expanding Transjabodetabek bus services to reduce private vehicle use and promoting public transportation. Governor Pramono Anung highlighted that the transportation sector contributes 50 percent of Jakarta's exhaust emissions, and he aims to operate 10,000 Transjakarta electric buses by 2030 to significantly cut emissions.

In addition to transportation, the government is focusing on waste management by accelerating the construction of intermediate treatment facilities (ITFs) in several locations. These facilities are expected to begin operating by mid-year and are anticipated to substantially lower emissions in the city.

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If this can be done, it will significantly reduce or even lower the emissions contribution in Jakarta.