From Silos to Systems for Livable Cities: Embracing nature and biodiversity

Today, more than 162 million people in Indonesia live in cities, more than 10 times the number when the country became independent in 1945. Rapid urbanization has put intense pressure on cities across the tropical archipelago, resulting in urban sprawl, unsafe living conditions, and environmental challenges including strains on nature. The decisions made about the future of Indonesian cities, therefore, are as important for people as they are for nature and biodiversity. Jakarta, for example, is home to over 10.5