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Jakarta Shows How Rapidly Climate Change Can Impact Economic Activity


 
8 January 2025
 
The capital of Indonesia, Jakarta, has experienced one of the largest increases in days of extreme temperature (35c or higher) recently. In the decade of 1994-2003 there were just 28 days at 35c+. In the year of 2023 alone, a staggering 90 days were recorded. In one of the most extreme heatwaves, in October 2023, the city experienced 30 consecutive days over 35°C.

The Number of Days 35c+ in Jakarta, 2015-2023
Source: International Institute for Environment and Development
Jakarta Shows How Rapidly Climate Change Can Impact Economic Activity
Jakarta Shows How Rapidly Climate Change Can Impact Economic Activity


According to the International Labour Organisation (ILO), at 33-34c, workers operating at moderate intensity lose half of their labour capacity. ILO projections show that globally, by the end of this decade, working hours equivalent to 80 million jobs could be lost due to high temperatures. The G20 Risk Atlas projects that by 2050, following current emissions, heatwaves will last almost 8000% longer in Indonesia. Consequently, many working days are likely to be lost in Indonesia, significantly damaging economic activity.
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