Jakarta (ANTARA) – Coordinating Minister for Infrastructure and Regional Development Agus Harimurti Yudhoyono (AHY) stated that the construction of the Giant Sea Wall at Java North Coast aims to protect the economy of the people.“This is not just a sea wall. It is about protecting the future economy of our country and our people,” AHY said in his statement on Tuesday (May 19).The Indonesian government is currently accelerating the development of adaptive infrastructure, including the Giant Sea Wall project, which is among the national strategic priorities during President Prabowo Subianto administration.The 575-kilometer sea wall is designed not only to protect the coastline but also to ensure food security, industrial areas and the safety of millions of coastal communities in Java.AHY emphasized that infrastructure is the most concrete step in realizing the sustainability and climate resilience agenda.Climate change can no longer be viewed as a future threat, but rather a real challenge faced by society today, he added.He cited the example of the major disaster caused by Cyclone Senyar in Sumatra, which claimed over a thousand lives and affected millions of people.”Adaptation is no longer a future scenario. Adaptation is a cost we must pay today,” AHY noted.The government plans to divide the 575-kilometer northern Java coastline into 15 segments, with further sub-segmentation within each segment for phased construction of the giant sea wall, aimed at reducing coastal risks and land subsidence.Currently, the implementation timeline is still being finalized, as the project must integrate technical, environmental and social considerations.The Java Northern Coast Management Authority Agency (BOPPJ) will carry out the construction thematically, taking into account existing economic activity along the coast to align development with local livelihoods and mitigation needs.The project is considered necessary as the northern coast of Java faces serious challenges, including land subsidence, rising sea levels, rainfall-induced flooding, and tidal flooding. These issues have affected residential areas, industrial zones, ports, airports, agricultural land, and other national strategic infrastructure.