We need an integrated act

Jakarta Provincial Government is planning grand design for air quality improvement. It is done to improve public health, especially to children in Jakarta.

Jakarta Governor Deputy in Spatial Planning and Environment, Oswar Muadzin Mungkasa stated, grand design is planned as commitment and consensus between stakeholders to achieve a shared vision in improving air quality management in Jakarta.

"Air pollution needs to be solved from the source. Thus we need to enhance our monitoring and policies to support our act to overcome air pollution," he conveyed at City Hall, Monday (7/30).

He explained, grand design to improve air quality in Jakarta will be developed through collaborative approach which is prioritized cooperation between government-non government, and Jakarta Government with local governments of its surrounding areas.

"We need an integrated act to prevent agencies from working sporadically thus its result will be more optimal," he explained.

According to him, there are many non government organizations (NGO) in national and international scales which are ready to collaborate with Jakarta Government to achieve that grand design.

"We plan to cooperate with UNICEF regarding children's health. Besides, NASA also offers its assistance in making air pollution mapping in Jakarta," he mentioned.