Jakarta, Feb. 1 -- Presidential Envoy for Climate and Energy Hashim Sujono Djojohadikusumo announced that President Prabowo Subianto has decided to construct a giant sea wall stretching 700 kilometers from Banten to East Java.

"The president decided to implement several programs, including the construction of a giant sea wall of 700 kilometers from Banten to East Java," he stated at the 2025 ESG Sustainable Forum on Friday (January 31).

According to the presidential envoy, the program aims to protect rice fields on the north coast of Java Island.

He drew attention to public concerns about the sea wall, particularly the threat posed by rising sea levels to fishermen.

"This is all caused by climate change," Djojohadikusumo remarked.

He...