The Head of the Strategic Policy Agency for Domestic Affairs (BSKDN)\nat the Ministry of Domestic Affairs, Yusharto Huntoyungo, has emphasised\nthe importance of air pollution control carried out in a measured\nmanner, based on data, and supported by collaboration between\nregions.<\/p>\n
Yusharto recalled the experience of the air pollution crisis that\noccurred in 2023, when the concentration of fine particles measuring 2.5\nmicrons (PM2.5) increased significantly and had serious impacts on\npublic health.<\/p>\n
\u201cOur activities this time are responsive in nature to address\nsituations that may occur again after entering the dry season. If not\nproperly controlled, we could face another air pollution crisis like the\none in 2023, when the concentration of very small particles increased\nand led to increased respiratory disease prevalence and the potential\nfor acid rain,\u201d Yusharto said during the Current Discussion Forum themed\n\u201cStrategic Policy Plan and Inter-Regional Coordination in Controlling\nAir Pollution Crisis: Case Study of the Jakarta Metropolitan Area Air\nPollution Crisis 2023\u201d in Jakarta on 13 March.<\/p>\n
He explained that various studies show that concentrations of\npollutants such as PM10 in several regions remain above the established\nquality standards. This condition not only impacts public health, but\nalso creates significant economic consequences, particularly in the form\nof increased healthcare costs and government budget burdens in providing\nbasic services.<\/p>\n
\u201cThese facts demonstrate that the air quality problem is not merely\nan environmental issue but is closely linked to public health aspects,\neconomic productivity, and the quality of life of urban communities,\u201d he\nsaid.<\/p>\n
According to Yusharto, one of the main challenges in controlling air\npollution is its cross-boundary nature. Emission sources can come from\nvarious sectors such as transportation, power generation, industry, and\ndomestic activities. Additionally, meteorological factors also influence\nthe spread of pollutants across various administrative regions.<\/p>\n
For this reason, Yusharto believes that air pollution control efforts\nrequire a comprehensive and coordinated approach between regions. In\nthis context, BSKDN sees the importance of presenting a discussion forum\nthat can serve as a space for evidence-based policy dialogue, as well as\nan initial vehicle for coordination in formulating strategies to control\nthe air pollution crisis in agglomeration areas.<\/p>\n
\u201cIn line with the direction of the President of the Republic of\nIndonesia, addressing the air pollution crisis needs to be carried out\nin a more measured, systematic, and data-based manner, including through\nstrengthening cross-sector and cross-regional coordination,\u201d he\nstated.<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/air-pollution-prevention-bskdn-emphasises-data-driven-control-and-regional-collaboration-1773420950", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }