a city with a population of over 10 million people

the sinking or settling of land, often caused by human activities such as excessive groundwater extraction, which can increase the risk of flooding

a city with global influence, important in the world economy through finance, trade, culture and communication

Location and national, regional and global context of Jakarta

Geography

The structure of Jakarta

Trends and causes of population growth in Jakarta

Effects of population growth on spatial growth, functions and land use

Opportunities for people living in the city

Challenges caused by rapid urban population growth: housing

Challenges caused by rapid urban population growth: services

Urban patterns in Jakarta

Strategies for achieving sustainability: 'top-down' strategies

Top-down strategies to reduce global inequalities

Strategies for achieving sustainability: 'bottom-up' strategies

This unit teaches pupils about the development, importance and characteristics of Jakarta, an emerging country. Pupils will study the opportunities and challenges associated with the growth of the city, considering issues such as housing, services, the environment and sustainability.

Jakarta: case study of a major city in an emerging country

the purpose or function of land, for example: residential, commercial, industrial, agricultural or recreational use

the CBD is the commercial and business centre of a city, usually with high land values, tall buildings and a concentration of shops, offices and services

the area at the edge of a city where urban land uses (like housing or industry) meet rural land uses (like farmland or open space)

the movement of people from one place to another, either within a country or between countries, often for economic, social, political or environmental reasons

the difference between the birth rate and the death rate of a population; occurs when the birth rate is higher than the death rate

open land with vegetation, such as parks, gardens, forests or wetlands

informal settlements in Indonesia. Homes are self-built, crowded together and may lack access to sanitation and electricity

the ability people have to make use of essential services such as water, electricity, healthcare and education

a positive feature or benefit that improves people's lives, such as access to clean water, jobs, healthcare or education

the availability of jobs and work for people, often used to measure economic opportunity and development

an informal settlement in Indonesian cities that is self-built without planning permission. Homes are overcrowded, poorly constructed, and lack basic services

the basic services and facilities needed for a city to function, such as water supply, electricity, sewage systems, transport and waste collection

a waterborne disease caused by bacteria in contaminated water or food. It spreads quickly in areas with poor sanitation and can cause severe diarrhoea and dehydration

water found underground in soil, sand, and rock. It is stored in aquifers and can be used as a source of water for drinking or industry

presence of harmful substances in the environment, such as in the air, water or soil, which can damage ecosystems and human health

process of converting waste materials into new products to prevent waste, reduce the use of raw materials and lower environmental impact

a measure of people’s wellbeing, including access to housing, healthcare, education, income and services

the number of people living per square kilometre (km²)

informal settlements in Indonesian cities built by residents, often on derelict or unsafe land

development led by governments or large organisations, often with large-scale funding and limited community input

services and facilities in a city, like transport systems, clean water supply, sewage networks and waste disposal, that help support people’s everyday needs

managing resources or services in a way that meets needs now without damaging the future

TNCs are firms that own or control productive operations in more than one country

IGOs are established by a treaty or agreement between countries pursuing a common goal, e.g. World Bank

the increased interconnectedness of the world, economically, politically and culturally

small-scale projects led by local people to meet community needs, often supported by NGOs

development that meets the needs of people today without damaging the environment or reducing resources for future generations

a group of people working together to achieve shared goals. A housing cooperative is where residents help plan and manage their homes, often in partnership with local government or NGOs

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