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Activists scale Jakarta statue demanding climate action and lower costs

Jakarta, Indonesia · Oct 20, 2026

Is it still on?

NOIt was a one-day action on Oct 20.

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The Tea in three lines

Why they are protesting
Protesters are angry over worsening climate disasters, toxic haze, and a rising cost of living.
What they want
They demand urgent climate action, action to tackle forest fires and toxic smoke, and a lower cost of living.
What changed
Oct 20, 2026: Activists scaled the Welcome Statue in Central Jakarta and unfurled banners, going viral online.
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Both sides

What protesters want

  • Take Action on the Climate Crisis
  • Bring Down the Cost of Living
  • Address worsening climate disasters and government inaction
  • Tackle forest fires and toxic smoke

Organised by: Greenpeace Indonesia

What authorities say

According to the sources, photos and videos of the protest going viral on social media prompted a government response.12

The full story

On October 20, 2026, a small group of activists organized by Greenpeace Indonesia scaled the Selamat Datang (Welcome) monument at the Hotel Indonesia Roundabout in Central Jakarta. The demonstrators rappelled down the statue wearing climbing harnesses and helmets, holding spherical signs and unfurling giant banners in Bahasa Indonesia demanding climate action and a lower cost of living. According to the sources, the action occurred amidst widespread anger over toxic haze, forest fires, and rising living costs. Photos and videos of the protest spread rapidly on social media, prompting a government response.

Timeline

  1. Activists scaled the Welcome Statue at Bundaran HI in Central Jakarta and unfurled protest banners.12

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