Indonesia Building New Capital as Jakarta Sinks

Indonesia is facing a critical situation as its capital, Jakarta, is sinking at a rate of 17 centimeters per year. To address this issue, the country is building a new capital city, Nusantara.

The ambitious $45 billion project aims to protect the country from the effects of rising sea levels. Climate change, air pollution, and excessive groundwater extraction have exacerbated the situation in Jakarta, affecting the daily lives of its ten million residents.