Better Air, Better Indonesia: The Economic and Political Case for Urgent and Coordinated Action for Jakarta’s Clean Air

27th May,2025 Download

Analysis shows 12 targeted policy levers could prevent over 32,000 premature deaths and deliver IDR 432 trillion ($27 billion) in health and economic benefits across Jakarta.

Systemiq, in partnership with the Bandung Institute of Technology (ITB) and with support from ClimateWorks Foundation, is proud to launch Better Air, Better Indonesia – a landmark report making the economic and political case for urgent, coordinated action to accelerate air quality improvements in Indonesia.

The report provides a 2023 emissions baseline of Jakarta and a multi-sector roadmap covering transport, power, industry, waste, and construction, along with policy and governance reforms to accelerate impact.

By 2030, the proposed actions could:
• Cut the emissions of PM2.5 by 92%, PM10 by 89%, NOx by 51%, and SO₂ by 41%  (vs. Business-as-Usual)
• Prevent 32,747 premature deaths, equal to $27 billion in economic value
• Catalyse a $40.7 billion EV market and save $1.2 billion in fuel subsidies

 

The report prioritises four interventions with the greatest impact, which collectively can reduce PM2.5 emissions by up to 80% by 2030.
1. 100% adoption of low-sulfur fuels
2. Transitioning industrial coal boilers to cleaner technologies
3. Expanding integrated public transport
4. Eliminating open waste burning

To enable action, the report calls for a centralised governance body to coordinate across sectors and agencies. With bold political leadership and collective commitment, Jakarta can turn clean air into a public health and economic win.

Better air in Jakarta means a better Indonesia – for our environment, our health and our future.

Read the Executive Summary or download the full report below.

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