2010-02-16

Jakarta Administration Strengthens The Green Building Program

The change of climate as the trigger for global warming will threaten human life if there is no serious solution. Therefore, Jakarta administration in 2009 declared to reduce gas emission about 30 percent up to 2030. The policy and interest holder have made strategic steps to reduce the negative effect of climate change; for example, green building program. The same statement was expressed by Sarwo Handayani, Assistant of Development and the Environment in a discussion themed "Jakarta Initiative toward Green Building", Wednesday (2/10).


One of the programs city administration is doing to reduce the impact of climate change is the green building program implemented for story-buildings. This program can save energy, environment friendly and more economical. Among government buildings that has implemented such a program is Block G building at Jakarta City Hall and City Council Building.

Jakarta Head of Dept. of Housing and Government Building, Agus Subardono, explained that the discussion is held to strengthen the green building program. So, the agency has invited various sides such as Building Control (P2B), Public Works Department, building management and building consultants.

Naning Adiningsih, the speaker and Chairman of Green Building Council Indonesia (GBCI) highly supports the city administration program.


Source: Berita Jakarta, 2010-02-10, Link

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