"Thanks to strong public participation, now these green spaces, although small, can become even more lush. This proves that our urban green spaces will continue to improve significantly," the governor said on Friday, during a grand harvest of waxy corn and various vegetables in Pesanggrahan, South Jakarta.
During the event, Pramono instructed South Jakarta Mayor M. Anwar to preserve a one-hectare urban farming area managed by Kebun Berseri, a local farmers’ collective from the Pesanggrahan Bukit Mas neighborhood.
The governor also reaffirmed his commitment to protecting urban green spaces, saying he is prepared to issue a regulation to safeguard such areas.
"This one hectare of land must not be converted, maintain it. If necessary, a governor regulation will be issued to protect (the urban farming area), so people can enjoy places like this in South Jakarta," Anung stressed.
Despite Jakarta’s high population density, many residents remain enthusiastic about urban farming, he noted. According to him, successful urban farming can be pursued through strong collaboration among government, farmers, and education sector.
"Things like this (urban farming) must be maintained. I am sure people here will support what we decide," he said.
At the South Jakarta grand harvest event, the yield included 1.22 tonnes of waxy corn, 3.6 tonnes of vegetables, and 579 kg of fish.
The governor expressed hope that the grand harvest can serve as an inspirational model for other regions to follow
On the same occasion, the Mayor of South Jakarta, M. Anwar, said that the grand harvest is part of efforts to strengthen food resilience in urban areas, as well as to encourage people to participate in urban agriculture.
"Besides fulfilling food needs independently, this activity aims to support stunting prevention, increase the economic value of agricultural products, and strengthen the sense of togetherness among residents," he said.
According to Jakarta Province's data, as of 2023, 5.2 percent (33.34 million m2) of the region consists of urban greenspaces, which is still well below the 30 percent mandated by Law number 26 of 2007 on Spatial Planning.
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Translator: Lia Wanadriani Santosa, Mecca Yumna
Editor: Arie Novarina
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