Pramono Becomes Head of C40 Cities, Jakarta is Driven to Become the Face of Climate Action for Developing Cities 

DKI Jakarta Governor Pramono Anung (ANTARA/Lifia Mawaddah Putri).

JAKARTA - DKI Jakarta Governor Pramono Anung was elected as Vice Chairman of the C40 Cities Steering Committee. This position places Jakarta in the main circle of the network of world cities that control the direction of global climate action policies.

The appointment also strengthens Jakarta's position as one of the megacities in the East Asia, Southeast Asia, and Oceania (ESEAO) region, which is considered to actively promote the agenda of low-emission development and climate resilience.

"For Jakarta, commitment to climate action is not just a discourse, but is realized through holistic and multi-sectoral concrete steps. Through its role as Vice Chair of the C40 Steering Committee, Jakarta continues to strengthen its position as a global city by encouraging collective leadership towards achieving net zero emissions, while presenting tangible benefits that can be felt directly by the community," said Pramono Anung, Friday, May 21.

The new position will make Pramono represent the voice of the ESEAO region in the C40 Cities global forum. He will sit with governors and mayors from various major cities in the world to discuss accelerating urban climate policies.

Head of the Regional Cooperation Bureau of the DKI Jakarta Provincial Government, Marulina Dewi, said the trust given to Jakarta shows the world's recognition of the capital's position as a city that has begun to actively play inter-city diplomacy.

"The trust given to Governor Pramono Anung as Vice Chair of the C40 Cities Steering Committee reflects the world's recognition of Jakarta's role as a city that actively encourages climate solutions, sustainable development, and city diplomacy," said Dewi.

According to him, Jakarta's direct involvement in the Steering Committee provides space for local governments to participate in determining the direction of discussions on global climate issues, including bringing the perspective of developing cities that face rapid urbanization and inequality issues.

"This momentum also strengthens Jakarta's position as an important partner in the global city network to build a more resilient, inclusive, and equitable urban future," he said.

C40 Cities itself is a network of nearly 100 major cities in the world that focuses on handling the climate crisis. This organization is a space for collaboration between cities in formulating policies, sharing technology, and accelerating the implementation of emission reduction programs.

C40 member cities are said to represent more than 700 million people worldwide and account for about a quarter of the global economy.

In the midst of his new role at the international level, the DKI Provincial Government is currently encouraging a number of programs that are claimed to be part of Jakarta's climate transition agenda. Starting from accelerating the electrification of the TransJakarta fleet, strengthening the integration of rail transportation, to the development of renewable energy in public facilities.

The DKI Provincial Government also places the issue of flooding and sea level rise as part of the climate adaptation agenda. One of them is through strengthening coastal protection and revitalizing urban water management systems.

In addition to strengthening Jakarta's diplomatic position, involvement in the C40 Steering Committee is also considered to open opportunities for the entry of green investment into the capital. The local government hopes that Jakarta's visibility on the global stage can attract funding support for sustainable transportation, renewable energy, and climate resilience infrastructure.