ASIATODAY.ID, JAKARTA – At Museum Bahari Jakarta, the Jakarta Provincial Government and the United Nations in Indonesia today launched the country’s first-ever SDGs Corner — a museum-based space dedicated to bringing the Sustainable Development Goals closer to young people and the public.
“Jakarta is moving forward as a Global City, and that progress must go hand in hand with sustainability and inclusion,” said Vice Governor of DKI Jakarta Rano Karno.
“As a coastal city, we face real environmental challenges. Through this SDGs Corner, we connect development, climate action, and community awareness in a way that is accessible to everyone.”
Inaugurated together with UNIC Indonesia Director Miklos Gaspar, the SDGs Corner introduces a new way of learning about sustainable development through Indonesia’s maritime heritage. It uses storytelling to highlight the links between marine life, coastal communities, waste management, food security, and climate change.
Designed as an interactive narrative space, the Corner helps visitors see the SDGs not as distant global goals, but as part of everyday life — especially for maritime communities that have shaped Indonesia for centuries.
The initiative also promotes inclusivity by ensuring equal access for persons with disabilities, reflecting Jakarta’s commitment to sustainable and people-centered urban development.
“By placing the SDGs inside a cultural space, we make global goals real and relevant to local life,” said Miklos Gaspar.
“This pilot shows young Indonesians that protecting the ocean and the climate begins with understanding their own heritage.”
The space was jointly developed with Musee ID, a community that transforms museum storytelling into a modern learning experience.
“Museums should inspire action, not just preserve history,” said Nofa Farida Lestari, Director of Musee ID.
“We created the SDGs Corner as an inclusive, engaging space that speaks to today’s situation.
The UN is committed to supporting museums and public spaces in establishing SDGs Corners with locally tailored messages. (AT Network)
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