The Jakarta Environment Agency (LH) has reaffirmed its commitment to protecting the environment while simultaneously enhancing climate resilience across all regions, including Seribu Islands and coastal areas.

Jakarta Environment Agency Head, Asep Kuswanto stated this commitment aligns with the Regional Low Carbon Development Plan with Climate Resilience, as stipulated in Governor’s Regulation Number 90/2021.

"Jakarta government ensures that every public complaint is followed up decisively, accompanied by the implementation of massive and sustainable climate adaptation programs," he expressed, Friday (12/19).

He explained that there are three main pillars in the environmental protection actions carried out by the Jakarta Environment Agency: law enforcement, ecosystem protection, and climate crisis adaptation.

"Jakarta government emphasizes that every investment and development activity in Seribu Islands must comply with legal provisions and must not damage the environment," he asserted.

Enforcement against Illegal Activities

His agency has responded swiftly to public complaints, including reports from the Pari Island Women's Group regarding alleged illegal activities by PT Central Pondok Sejahtera on Biawak Island.

In January 2025, following field verification, the Environment Ministry installed signs ordering the cessation of activities and established Environmental Protection and Management (PPLH) supervision lines at unauthorized reclamation sites, docks, and cottages.

Subsequently, in February 2025, the Environment Ministry issued an Official Report on Environmental Dispute Verification regarding alleged environmental destruction by the company. Through coordination with the Ministry, PT Central Pondok Sejahtera was sanctioned and subject to administrative fines, which must be paid before any environmental approval documents can be processed.

"Despite there were rumors about the removal of the sealing signs, the Seribu Islands Environment Sub-agency immediately conducted verification and ensured the signs were reinstalled. This demonstrates that our supervision is ongoing," he explained.

Challenges on Pari Island

Asep explained that Pari Island, the only inhabited island in its cluster, faces serious challenges regarding land status. On this 480,316-square-meter island with a population of 1,413, approximately 90 percent of the land is recorded as belonging to PT Bumi Pari Asri and is currently a subject of dispute.

"This condition certainly hinders infrastructure development. Jakarta government is committed to finding the best solution for residents affected by land disputes," he explained.

Improving Climate Vulnerability Ratings

The Jakarta government targets that by 2030, no area will remain in the 'high' or 'very high' climate vulnerability category. On Pari Island, adaptation efforts are beginning to show positive results.

Based on climate vulnerability analysis, Pari Island, which was categorized as 'very high' in 2023 and 2024, has improved to the 'high' category in 2025.

This improvement is driven by the strengthening of the Climate Village Program (Proklim) in RW 04, Pari Island. Initiatives include the management of the 'Pari Berseri' Waste Bank, maggot farming houses, composter bins, and the use of planting compost to reduce organic waste.

The Environment Agency is also conducting coastal conservation through large-scale mangrove planting involving various parties, including the Indonesian Army (TNI AD) and Bank Indonesia, conducted in July and November 2025. Greenhouse gas emission reduction efforts are being implemented by upgrading waste collection motor carts to electric vehicles and conducting periodic emission tests for residents' vehicles.

"To maintain environmental cleanliness, coastal cleaning on Pari Island is conducted routinely every day by 25 personnel," he added.

Progress in Marunda

On the other hand, he also outlined conditions in Marunda Urban Village, which has shown improvements in climate vulnerability levels. In 2024, Marunda was in the 'moderately high' category with an index of 0.69, while in 2025 it improved to 0.65.

Various adaptation actions have been implemented, including mangrove preservation through the Marunda Mangrove House, waste bank development, urban farming, larva hunter (Jumantik) activities, education on climate-sensitive diseases, drainage repair and widening, construction of flood pumps and polders, and the creation of biopore absorption holes.

Given that Marunda also faces air pollution risks, the Jakarta government has installed air quality monitoring equipment at the Marunda Low-Cost Apartments (Rusunawa) since 2024. Air quality data can be accessed by the public in real-time via JAKI application and udara.jakarta.go.id website.

"Our commitment is clear: to protect the environment, enforce the law indiscriminately, and transition toward a climate-resilient Jakarta. All policies are not just written on paper but are realized through measurable and transparent concrete actions," he concluded.