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city tandem berlin jakarta

city tandem berlin jakarta

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our focus

The Berlin–Jakarta Tandem brings together the Berlin-based organization Watch Indonesia! and Indonesia’s Urban Poor Consortium (UPC) to strengthen civil society collaboration between the two cities. Their work focuses around the topic “socially and ecologically just city”, including environmental protection, human rights, and climate justice—particularly in urban contexts. Rooted in mutual learning and shared commitment, the tandem emphasizes joint action on global challenges, promoting social justice, and advancing equitable climate adaptation stategies.

During the first project phase 2024-2025, the tandem partners were Watch Indonesia! and Wahana Lingkungan Hidup Indonesia (Indonesian Forum for the Environment, WALHI). The Sister Cities in Action team continues to stay in contact with WALHI, particularly for potential collaborations and events in the coming years.

our partners in

Wahana-Lingkungan-Hidup-Indonesia

Jakarta

UPC, an NGO based in Jakarta, was established in 1997 with the aim of combating urban poverty, improving the living conditions of poor people, and creating safe housing. They are also involved in educational work and promote the formation of cooperatives and savings initiatives, as well as networking with other organizations. In the project “Kampung Susun Akuarium, they took the lead in political negotiations with the authorities of Jakarta for a housing project.

Neneng Hanifah Maryam

upc@urbanpoor.or.id 
https://www.urbanpoor.or.id/

Watch-Indonesia

Berlin

Watch Indonesia!

Watch Indonesia! has been active since 1991, focusing on human rights, democracy, and environmental protection in Indonesia and Timor-Leste. The organization addresses a range of issues, including ending impunity, promoting justice and reconciliation, and advancing climate justice, land rights, and Indigenous rights. Its goal is to empower civil society actors to exert political influence and advocate effectively for their causes. Additionally, the organization works to enhance understanding among the public and policymakers in Germany and Europe about the complex issues and challenges facing Indonesia and Timor-Leste.

Carola von der Dick

cvonderdick@watchindonesia.de
https://www.watchindonesia.de