ASIATODAY.ID, JAKARTA – The Indonesian government has agreed to collaborate with South Korea and the Netherlands in developing the North Coast of Java.
“The Indonesian government confirms its commitment to protect and manage the sustainability of the North Java Coast. “Considering the high risk of environmental disasters, we are initiating trilateral cooperation with the Governments of South Korea and the Netherlands to develop a strategy for the protection and sustainable development of the Javanese Pantura through preliminary studies that have been completed,” said Secretary of the Indonesian Coordinating Ministry for Economic Affairs, Susiwijono Moegiarso in a meeting with the South Korean Embassy. in Jakarta, Thursday, September 26 2024.
This study is the beginning of a major step to protect the North Coast of Java from various environmental threats and water resource crises. Furthermore, this trilateral cooperation will continue by developing further studies and action plans to ensure successful implementation and have a positive impact on the environment and national economy.
It should be noted that there are several challenges that occur on the North Coast of Java, including land subsidence, coastal flooding and inundation, raw water source crises, inadequate sanitation and waste management systems, lack of supporting facilities for fisheries activities, to environmental degradation. These challenges require long-term solutions to maintain economic, social and environmental stability in the region and its impact nationally.
The northern coast of Java itself contributes 20.7% of Indonesia’s gross domestic product and is home to more than 50 million Indonesians, making the North Coast region of Java one of the arteries of the national economy whose sustainability must be protected.
The form of protection for the North Coast of Java in this study is divided into several options such as the construction of a Sea Wall, coastal embankments, and restructuring the condition of the coastline. The study also highlights the potential impact of land subsidence and the raw water crisis which, if not immediately addressed, is estimated to reduce national gross domestic product growth by up to 4.9% in 2045.
On the other hand, based on the results of the analysis carried out, there is a potential economic loss estimated at IDR 6,607 trillion in the next 20 years (2045) if efforts are not made to address the threat of climate change, namely sea level rise and land subsidence that occurs on the coast. Utura Java.
The study identified several priority areas that face high risk and require immediate strategic steps, such as Tangerang, Jakarta and Bekasi, Pekalongan, Kendal, Semarang and Demak.
In the context of protecting and developing the Utura Java Coast in a sustainable manner, the Indonesian Government has also prepared a policy basis regarding Strengthening the Coastal Resilience of the Utura Java Coast as stated in the National Long Term Planning Document as regulated in Law Number 59 of 2024.
At the bilateral meeting, South Korean Deputy Ambassador to Indonesia Park Soo-Deok emphasized that South Korea welcomed cooperation with Indonesia and said that the project had strategic value for Indonesia not only now but also for future governments.
“Indonesia is the only country that is South Korea’s strategic partner, and South Korea also has a strong commitment to helping Indonesia get out of the middle-income trap, which South Korea managed to get through in the past. “Support from the South Korean Government will continue to ensure this program can run successfully and have a positive impact on the Indonesian people,” said South Korean Deputy Ambassador Park Soo-Deok.
Collaboration to overcome challenges on the North Coast of Java plays an important role in protecting the community, especially fishermen, from the threat of increasingly frequent floods and tidal waves, as well as land subsidence. The project also aims to secure the supply of water resources and minimize other environmental impacts that may occur.
A team of experts from South Korea has collaborated with a technical team in Indonesia to resolve this problem and make the first steps for the project. (AT Network)
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