Indonesia (Bali)
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Climate Change & Future Outlook
Climate risks in Indonesia (Bali)
Indonesia (Bali-focused): Archipelago nation (17,000+ islands!) with moderate adaptive capacity (ND-GAIN #99 readiness weak), but EXISTENTIAL threat. JAKARTA SINKING - 25% submerged by 2050! Capital relocation to Nusantara necessary. 23 million coastal population threatened. 115 islands sink-endangered. Bali tourism (6M visitors/year!) vulnerable: Corals dying (Coral Triangle!), beaches eroding, monsoon erratic. Rice bowl Java endangered by El Niño. 300M people, low-lying geography = maximum exposure. Despite economic growth: Infrastructure deficit, weak governance.
Climate Scenarios
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SSP2-4.5
Current policy trajectory – ~2.7°C warming by 2100, moderate mitigation.
Values are approximations relative to our SSP2-4.5 baseline. They illustrate directional change, not exact national projections.
Overall Climate Risk
Projected risk index (0 = low risk, 100 = extreme risk)
Risk Categories
Personal climate risk assessment
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Age group
Sensitivity
Risk tolerance
Personalized risk index
Current level: Extreme
Priority risks
Floods & Coastal
Base 96 → Personal 96
Economic Impact
Base 92 → Personal 92
What to prioritize
- •Prefer elevated districts and buildings with flood-mitigation infrastructure.
- •Budget for higher insurance/utilities and diversify income streams against climate shocks.
- •Look for reliable shelter options and emergency communication plans.
Adaptation Measures
- •$33B capital relocation Nusantara (Kalimantan) - Jakarta abandonment!
- •Great Garuda Seawall Jakarta: €40B desperate attempt, insufficient
- •National Action Plan Climate Change: Vulnerable but implementation weak
- •Coral Triangle Initiative: Reef restoration Bali, Lombok, Komodo
- •Forest fire prevention: Kalimantan, Sumatra monitoring (2015, 2019 failure!)
- •LEAVE JAKARTA! 25% submerged 2050 = no future.
- •Bali coasts (Kuta, Seminyak) tourism-only, not residence
- •Ubud Bali (inland, elevated) relatively safe, but groundwater problem
- •Dengue/malaria protection ESSENTIAL: Nets, repellent, prophylaxis
- •Haze season (Aug-Oct) avoid: Kalimantan fires = air quality catastrophic
Climate Resilience
ND-GAIN #99 readiness (WEAK!), #91 vulnerability (moderate). Indonesia has fundamental challenges: 300M people, 17,000+ islands, 54,000 km coastline, low-lying, Jakarta SINKING (25% by 2050!). Despite economic growth: Governance weak, corruption, infrastructure deficit. $33B capital relocation = admission Jakarta lost. BUT: Large area, diverse regions, young population = potential. Bali tourism monoculture (80% GDP!) risky. Coral Triangle degrading = global biodiversity loss. Java rice bowl vulnerable during El Niño. Long-term outlook critical for coastal regions. Inland higher elevations (Sumatra, Kalimantan mountains) relatively safe, but development limited.
Tips
- 💡Jakarta = NO future! 25% submerged 2050, capital relocation already decided.
- 💡Bali tourism paradise losing luster: Corals dead, beaches eroding, too hot
- 💡Ubud (Bali inland) better than coast, but groundwater problem from boom
- 💡Java rice belt critical: El Niño 2015 = harbinger of more frequent crises
- 💡Haze crisis (2015, 2019): Kalimantan fires = Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia affected
- 💡115 islands sinking = millions climate refugees with no escape options
Pros
- •Large area, diverse regions: Inland higher elevations exist
- •Young population (median age 30) = workforce for adaptation
- •Economic growth despite challenges
- •Coral Triangle Initiative active (reef restoration)
- •Nusantara capital = recognition of problem, $33B investment
Cons
- •JAKARTA 25% SUBMERGED 2050! Capital abandonment = $33B costs
- •23M coastal population threatened, 115 islands sinking completely
- •Bali tourism monoculture (80% GDP!) EXTREMELY vulnerable
- •ND-GAIN #99 readiness = WEAK governance, infrastructure deficit
- •Jakarta PM2.5: 45 (very poor), 2015/2019 haze crises
- •Coral Triangle degrading = global biodiversity loss
- •El Niño 2015: Borneo, Sumatra mega-fires, rice crisis
Notes
Indonesia is the archipelago climate catastrophe: 17,000+ islands, 54,000 km coastline (second longest worldwide!), 300M people low-lying = maximum exposure. JAKARTA SINKING - 25% (160.4 km²) submerged by 2050! Groundwater extraction + sea level rise double threat. $33B capital relocation Nusantara (Kalimantan) = admission Jakarta lost. 23 MILLION coastal population threatened. 115 ISLANDS sinking completely. Bali tourism paradise (6M visitors/year, 80% Bali GDP!) extremely vulnerable: Corals dead (Coral Triangle degrading!), beaches eroding, heat unbearable April-October. Java rice bowl vulnerable during El Niño: 2015 delayed rainfall, prolonged hungry season, massive fires Borneo/Sumatra (haze Singapore, Malaysia!). ND-GAIN #99 readiness = WEAK: Governance deficient, corruption, infrastructure old. Despite economic growth: Adaptation insufficient. Jakarta PM2.5: 45 (very poor), dengue/malaria epidemics. Long-term: Coasts uninhabitable, inland (Sumatra, Kalimantan mountains) escape option but development limited. Ubud Bali relatively safe but groundwater problem. Adaptation window: 10-20 years maximum for coastal regions.
Data sources
Scientific Disclaimer
Climate projections are based on models with inherent uncertainties. Actual outcomes may differ. We present mainstream scientific consensus (IPCC) but acknowledge uncertainty ranges. This is not financial advice. Consult climate scientists and experts for specific decisions.
Safety & Security
Safety & Crime in Indonesia (Bali)
Safety Indicators
Comparison with DACH Region
For comparison: Germany (CPI: 78), Austria (CPI: 71), Switzerland (CPI: 82)
Notes
Standard precautions recommended in urban areas.
Climate
Data Sources & Updates
Data Sources
- World Bank World Development Indicators(CC BY 4.0)
- NOAA Climate Data(Public Domain)
- WHO Global Health Observatory(CC BY-NC-SA 3.0)
- World Bank World Development Indicators(CC BY 4.0)
- Numbeo(User-Generated Data)
- Numbeo Quality of Life Index(CC BY 4.0)