Overcoming Climate Change, Acting Governor Plants Trees with President Jokowi
Reported by Aldi Geri Lumban Tobing | Translated by Nugroho Adibrata
The Jakarta Provincial Government supports the central government's steps in anticipating climate change, global warming, and air pollution. Hence, the Jakarta Acting Governor, Heru Budi Hartono, planted trees with President Joko 'Jokowi' Widodo in the Pulogadung Industrial Area City Forest, East Jakarta, Wednesday (11/29).
It is done simultaneously in several cities
"It is done simultaneously in several cities, including the City of Jakarta in the Pulogadung Industrial Area Forest. This is a joint effort to improve air quality," he expressed.
According to him, the Jakarta Government continues to intensify tree planting together with the community and stakeholders. It was also conducted simultaneously in six administrative areas and districts of Jakarta, as well as eight areas in Bogor, Depok, Tangerang, and Bekasi (Bodetabek) areas.
100 Trees Planted in Kembangan"As the President said, the current season is the right to plant trees. The movement to plant trees must be done continuously to green the city. In Jakarta alone, there are more than 900 spots where planting has been carried out," he explained.
In the meantime, the President expressed his appreciation to the Jakarta Government and all parties who have participated in anticipating climate change. He also encouraged residents to start planting trees in their respective environments.
"The same action will also be realized simultaneously in all provinces in Indonesia in the context of climate change, global warming, and overcoming the pollution that we already feel is happening," he explained.
It was also participated by nine cities and districts in Greater Jakarta with a total of 22,800 trees planted. It was carried out in schools residential areas, offices, green open spaces, the border of the river, and up to the road. In Jakarta, 1,320 trees were planted in the Pulogadung Industrial Area City Forest, 3,000 trees in Seribu Islands, 3,090 trees in North Jakarta, 3,330 trees in Central Jakarta, 3,210 trees in West Jakarta, 4,020 trees in East Jakarta, and 3,350 trees in South Jakarta.
Meanwhile, 450 trees were also planted in Bogor Regency, 195 trees were in Bogor City, 100 trees were in Bekasi Regency, 120 trees were in Bekasi City, 165 trees were in South Tangerang City, 150 trees were in Tangerang City, 100 trees were in Tangerang Regency, and 200 trees were in Depok City.
