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Sinking Hopes
Flooding in the heart of Java Island, Indonesia, 2023
Category - Humanity vs Nature
The sea level in Indonesia has risen by an alarming 4 mm annually since 1992, a tangible consequence of climate change. Northern coastal cities are the most rapidly and severely affected, compounded by tidal flooding that inundates villages with slow-receding water. Poorly planned urbanization and infrastructure development also contribute to flooding in these low-lying areas. With over 80,000 kilometers of coastline, the more than 17000 islands that make up the archipelago of Indonesia are under constant threat. Experts predict that by 2050, thousands of the country’s islands and nearly 1/3 of Java, where the capital Jakarta stands today will be under water. Flooding from tidal waves, tsunamis and coastal erosion severely impact the environment, and dramatically affect the local economy destroying property, livelihoods and displacing entire communities.
10 mm f/4 Lens - 1/400 sec at f/4 ISO 400