Jakarta Faces Climate Crisis by Strengthening Tree Protection
by , , , and -Based on the Verisk Maplecroft report, Jakarta ranks first out of 100 cities that are predicted to be most vulnerable to the impact of the climate crisis. Some evidence of the city’s vulnerability include massive floods that occurred in early 2020, extreme weather, and the rising temperature. One way to mitigate these impacts is to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, especially carbon dioxide. Research proves that trees are one of the most effective carbon sinks and stores.