Jakarta to Go Dark for One Hour on April 26, 2025
Reported by Aldi Geri Lumban Tobing | Translated by Nugroho Adibrata
The Jakarta Government is set to hold a symbolic action titled 'One Hour for the Earth' by turning off lights and electricity for a full hour on April 26, to commemorate Earth Day 2025.
It can have a real impact
The blackout will take one hour from 8.30 PM to 9.30 PM on protocol and artery roads in five regions. It also applies to buildings of private, commercial, shopping center, restaurant, hotel, and apartment.
Jakarta Environment Agency Head, Asep Kuswanto expressed this is part of an effort to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in Jakarta.
City Celebrates Earth Day at Ragunan Zoo"It can have a real impact, such as savings in electricity consumption, economic efficiency, and a reduction in greenhouse gas emissions that contribute to climate change," he explained, Wednesday (3/24).
He invited Jakartans to participate from their homes by turning off the lights for 60 minutes. This also serves as a moment of reflection to raise environmental awareness amid the rapid development of the city.
"Hopefully, this small step can trigger greater awareness of the importance of taking care of the earth. Not just on Earth Day, but every day," he hoped.
Here is the list of protocol and arterial roads that will be closed for one hour on April 26:
Central Jakarta
- Jalan Sudirman (Dukuh Atas to Sampoerna Strategic Building)
- Jalan MH Thamrin
- Jalan Medan Merdeka (Except Medan Merdeka Utara in front of President Palace)
- Jalan Gerbang Pemuda - Jalan Asia Afrika
- City Hall Office Yard
- Central Jakarta Mayor's Office
North Jakarta
- Jalan Yos Sudarso
- North Jakarta Mayor's Office - Jalan Perintis Kemerdekaan
West Jakarta
- Jalan Daan Mogot
- Jalan Kembangan Raya (in front of West Jakarta Mayor's Office)
- West Jakarta Mayor's Office
East Jakarta
- Jalan Dr. Sumarno
- Jalan Perintis Kemerdekaan
- East Jakarta Mayor's Office
South Jakarta
- Jalan Prapanca Raya
- Jalan Gerbang Pemuda - Jalan Asia Afrika
- Jalan Sudirman (Sampoerna Strategic Building - Patung Pemuda)
- Jalan Rasuna Said
