Jakarta residents win battle for clean air against Indonesian government

The long-awaited decision ends a But the response from the provincial governors and the national government had been minimal and underwhelming, the plaintiffs said.Before the ruling, Yuyun said hoped the campaigners’ court victory would more than just symbolic, and that the ruling would local and national governments to prioritize action on air pollution. “I’m advocating for the ecological child rights for my grandson and all the children who will have to continue coping with this poor air quality,” she said. “We as adults are responsible for their quality of life.”