Jakarta is sinking.
Not metaphorically — physically.
In some parts of North Jakarta, the land is subsiding by up to 25 centimeters every year, while sea levels continue to rise at the same time.
In this episode, we explore why Indonesia’s capital is sinking, how groundwater extraction accelerated the crisis, and why millions of people are now living below sea level.
You’ll learn:
• Why Jakarta is one of the fastest-sinking cities on Earth
• How land subsidence works
• The connection between groundwater and collapsing land
• Why sea walls and pumps are becoming essential
• How climate change and urban development collide
Indonesia’s decision to move its capital to Nusantara is not just political — it’s also environmental.
This is not a future prediction.
For many communities, it is already happening.
Watch until the end and don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share this video to raise awareness about one of the world’s most urgent environmental crises.
