Indonesia’s giant Java seawall plan sparks criticism & calls for alternatives

Mongabay
Sep 10, 2025, 9:30 pm182 ptsTrendingTop
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has set up a new authority to build a massive seawall along the north coast of Java, a project aimed at shielding millions of residents from flooding and sinking land, but observers reject it as a true solution while highlighting risks, elite bias and lack of consultation.…

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