Indonesia aims for 100% waste management by 2029
The Indonesian government has announced new measures aimed at achieving 100 per cent recycling by 2029. The ambitious plan is a key part of the country's national development plan for 2025-2029, TV BRICS reports.
Minister of Environment and Forestry Hanif Faisol Nurofiq said one of the prioritised steps will be to close all landfills using outdated open dump technology. The plan is to close 343 such sites, with the first 37 closing as early as the next six months.
According to the National Waste Management Information System, Indonesia has 32.6 million tonnes of waste generated in 301 districts and cities in 2024 alone. This is reported by Vietnam News Agency (VNA).
The government's new measures are aimed at creating a sustainable recycling system across the country.
As reported previously, Indonesia is planning to create its sovereign wealth fund.
