Indonesia’s Minister for Infrastructure and Regional Development, Agus Harimurti Yudhoyono, announced a strategy combining large-scale sea wall construction with extensive mangrove restoration projects. This dual approach aims to address increasing coastal erosion and protect vulnerable communities. The initiative will focus on critical areas facing significant land loss due to rising sea levels and extreme weather events. Minister Yudhoyono emphasized the importance of a holistic solution, recognizing the natural protective benefits of mangrove ecosystems alongside engineered infrastructure. The project intends to bolster coastal resilience and safeguard infrastructure, settlements, and livelihoods. Further details regarding specific locations and funding were not immediately available, but the Minister indicated a national scope for the program. The government views this integrated strategy as crucial for long-term coastal management and disaster mitigation.