Jakarta Faces Dual Threat: Rising Seas and Sinking Ground Could Displace Millions

Jakarta, one of the world's fastest-sinking cities, is under severe threat from a combination of rising sea levels and land subsidence. According to NASA, global sea levels could rise by as much as 1.8 meters by the year 2100, putting hundreds of millions of people at risk of displacement. Jakarta is particularly vulnerable due to its low-lying geography and rapid groundwater extraction, which causes the land to sink. The Indonesian government has announced plans to relocate the capital to the island of Borneo, but the challenges remain immense. For more details, visit pomodo.id.