Last updated: April 2023
In 2017, the city of Jakarta initiated a peri-urban farming program under its Urban Agriculture Program that aimed to achieve sustainable agricultural production, rural economic sustainability and long-term environmental sustainability (1,4). South Jakarta is one of the five administrative units that form Jakarta is a prosperous city with more than 2.2 mils. inhabitants. Industrial production as well as urbanization developed quickly in the city, leading to a steep increase in population. Meanwhile, the city experiences a reduction in agricultural land converted into settlements and industrial land, as well as soil deterioration. The city needs agricultural land for production and to establish food security. Furthermore, it needs to improve air pollution as well as oxygen provisioning. As such a solution had to be found (1). To implement the program a total of 12 communities in the South Kebayoran Lama subdistrict of South Jakarta participated in implementing and operating urban farms. One of these communities has been the Kebayoran Lama Selatan Urban Village managed by Seruni Indah Farmers Group (Kelompok Tani Seruni Indah) which is a very successful example of sustainable organic urban farming supporting more than 3500 residents. The engagement consisted in using vacant and private yard land for horticultural crops (vegetables, fruits and ornamental plants), spices, medicines, herbs etc. through hydroponic and conventional practices that could benefit the community and the general public. 15 gardens have been implemented with funding provided by the Indonesian government (3, 7).
Hydroponic@KWT Seruni Indah
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Overview
Nature-based solution
- Community gardens and allotments
- Horticulture
Key challenges
- Climate action for adaptation, resilience and mitigation (SDG 13)
- Climate change mitigation
- Environmental quality
- Soil quality improvement
- Air quality improvement
- Green space, habitats and biodiversity (SDG 15)
- Green space creation and/or management
- Sustainable consumption and production (SDG 12)
- Sustainable consumption
- Sustainable production
Focus
Creation of new green areas, Transformation of previously derelict areas
Project objectives
The intervention was a novelty for South Jakarta and aimed to solve several challenges that were stringent and directly affected the inhabitants of this populous sub-district.
1. First of all, the implementer aimed to revitalise previous derelict areas which were used as dumpsites or vacant lots and transform them into urban farms, namely small individual plots
2. The implementer also aimed to address food insecurity (giving households and communities access to a fresh, healthy, nutritious, and eco-friendly food supply) and by addressing this, to increase the income of the residents as parts of the production were to be sold based on needs.
3. To serve as the pilot project that inspires the establishment of more urban farms in the sub-district.
4. To address issues related to the improvement of the environment by oxygen provisioning, cutting down air pollution and improving soil conditions. Urban farming will eventually reduce CO2 in the air if it becomes more widespread, and create more green open space, therefore playing a crucial role in mitigating the effects of climate change. (1,3,6,8)
Implementation activities
The intervention was initiated in 2017 when a previous derelict area which was used as a dumpsite was converted into an urban farm by the Seruni Indah Farmers Group. Dated 27 December 2019, an additional of 14 urban farms have been inspired by Kebayoran Lama Selatan Urban Village and established by 12 community units (RWs which are administrative units, Rukum Warga). Various types of crops have been planted with both hydroponic and conventional techniques : mustard greens, water spinach, spinach, pumpkin, onion, chilli, tomato, medicinal plants, lettuce, pakcoy. Various seeds and seedlings have been planted / provided by Jakarta Maritime, Agriculture and Food Security Agency's Agriculture Division (KPKP). Diluted goat manure has been used as organic fertiliser. Karang Taruna youth group and Family Welfare Movement (PKK) were involved to help residents take advantage of the yards and become urban farmers. (3,4,5,6,7)
Climate-focused activities
Climate change mitigation:
- Sustainable agriculture practices to reduce energy use or carbon emissions
- Raise public awareness of behaviours, lifestyle and cultural changes with mitigation potential
Main beneficiaries
- Local government/Municipality
- Citizens or community groups
- Food producers and cultivators (i.e. farmers, gardeners)
Governance
Management set-up
- Co-governance with government and non-government actors
Type of initiating organisation
- National government
- Citizens or community group
Participatory approaches/ community involvement
- Joint implementation (e.g. tree planting)
- Co-management/Joint management
Details on the roles of the organisations involved in the project
The intervention has been led by different community groups from South Jakarta such as Seruni Indah Farmers Group (Kelompok Tani Seruni Indah) or the Seruni Indah Women Farmer Group, and supported by Jakarta Maritime, Agriculture and Food Security Agency's Agriculture Division (KPKP) which provided funds, free seeds and land. The community provided private land where necessary, as well as expertise and labour. (3,4)
Project implemented in response to ...
... an EU policy or strategy?
No
... a national policy or strategy?
Yes
(Though the pilot intervention was implemented in 2017, in the following years a series of national documents were established: Gubernatorial Regulation number 14/2018 on Implementation of Urban Farming and Great Design of Urban Farming 2018-2030. (6)
President Regulation No. 60 2020 on urban farming can also preserve around 30% of open spaces, both for public use (20%) and for private use (10%). (8))
... a local policy or strategy?
Yes
(Medium-Term Regional Medium-Term Plan (RPJMD) for 2007-2012, Jakarta (1)
Spatial Planning Jakarta 2030. (1))
Financing
Total cost
Unknown
Source(s) of funding
- Public national budget
Type of funding
- Earmarked public budget
Non-financial contribution
Type of non-financial contribution
- Provision of land
- Provision of labour
- Provision of expertise
- Provision of other services
Who provided the non-financial contribution?
- Public authorities (e.g. land, utility services)
- Citizens (e.g. volunteering)
Impacts and Monitoring
Environmental impacts
- Climate change
- Enhanced carbon sequestration
- Environmental quality
- Improved air quality
- Green space and habitat
- Increased green space area
- Increased number of species present
Economic impacts
- Increase in agricultural production (for profit or not)
- Generation of income from NBS
Socio-cultural impacts
- Social justice and cohesion
- Increased access to healthy/affordable food
- Education
- Increased knowledge of locals about local nature
Type of reported impacts
Achieved impacts
Presence of formal monitoring system
Yes
Presence of indicators used in reporting
Yes
Presence of monitoring/ evaluation reports
No evidence in public records
Availability of a web-based monitoring tool
No evidence in public records
References
1. E Indrawati 2018 IOP Conf. Ser.: Earth Environ. Sci. 106, available at Source link (accessed 20-2-2023)
2. The Jakarta Post (2020), Urban Farming a Solution to Food Security Issues during Pandemic, available at Source link (accessed 20-2-2023)
3. Berita Jakarta (2019), Tens Kilograms of Vegetables Harvested in Kebayoran Lama Selatan, available at Source link (accessed 20-2-2023)
4. Tabloid Sinartani (2020), Urban Farming Sukses, Hasil Panen Diminati Warga, available at Source link (accessed 20-2-2023)
5. SiPetaniDKI (2019), KWT Seruni Indah, available at Source link (accessed 20-2-2023)
6. Berita Jakarta (2020), Yogyakarta DPRD Praises Urban Farming in Jakarta, available at Source link (accessed 20-2-2023)
7. Jagad Tani (2029), Mengubah Tempat Sampah jadi Kebun, available at Source link (accessed 20-2-2023)
8. HumanitarianOpen Street Team, SiPetaniDKI: Urban Farming as a solution for climate change adaptation in Jakarta, available at Source link (accessed 22-03-2023)
2. The Jakarta Post (2020), Urban Farming a Solution to Food Security Issues during Pandemic, available at Source link (accessed 20-2-2023)
3. Berita Jakarta (2019), Tens Kilograms of Vegetables Harvested in Kebayoran Lama Selatan, available at Source link (accessed 20-2-2023)
4. Tabloid Sinartani (2020), Urban Farming Sukses, Hasil Panen Diminati Warga, available at Source link (accessed 20-2-2023)
5. SiPetaniDKI (2019), KWT Seruni Indah, available at Source link (accessed 20-2-2023)
6. Berita Jakarta (2020), Yogyakarta DPRD Praises Urban Farming in Jakarta, available at Source link (accessed 20-2-2023)
7. Jagad Tani (2029), Mengubah Tempat Sampah jadi Kebun, available at Source link (accessed 20-2-2023)
8. HumanitarianOpen Street Team, SiPetaniDKI: Urban Farming as a solution for climate change adaptation in Jakarta, available at Source link (accessed 22-03-2023)
Kelompok Tani Seruni Indah 1
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Hydroponic@KWT Seruni Indah 2
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KWT Seruni Indah
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Head of KWT Seruni Indah Farmers Group
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Visit to Urban Farm by Indonesian Officials
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Learning Activities at Kebayoran Lama Selatan Urban Village
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Information about this nature-based solution was collected as part of the "NBS 2022" UNA Asian extension project funded by the Asia-Europe Foundation.