Indonesia to build vast sea wall to combat coastal flooding
The initiative is set to protect 50 million people living in coastal regions
Indonesia has announced plans to construct a vast maritime wall along the northern coast of Java, a major national infrastructure project aimed at tackling the growing threat of flooding caused by rising sea levels. The initiative was confirmed by President Prabowo Subianto and reported by the national news agency Antara.
The project seeks to safeguard around 50 million residents from the impacts of coastal inundation. President Prabowo said construction would begin soon, describing the scheme as part of a broader national strategy to enhance coastal resilience and ensure long-term protection from climate-related disasters.
“We are beginning preparations to build a 535-kilometre sea barrier [...] to protect people from a sea level rise of around five centimetres per year,” the president told a plenary session of his Cabinet.
He added that the project will also play a key role in preserving about 60 per cent of Indonesia’s industrial base, much of which is concentrated in northern Java, as well as protecting rice fields that are vital to the nation’s food supply.
The massive undertaking will be funded through a public–private partnership, with foreign investment expected to play a significant part. According to Indonesia’s National Development Planning Agency, the estimated cost stands at around US$ 80 billion.
Photo: Pavel Strekanov / iStock
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