Jakarta, March 21 -- Coordinating Minister for Human Development and Culture Pratikno called on regional governments to use an ecological approach as the main foundation of development planning.

"This approach is aimed at preventing development from becoming a cause of disasters," he told the press after the 2025 National Coordination Meeting on Disaster Handling in Jakarta on Thursday.

The minister ensured that the central government has committed to integrating an ecological approach into mainstream decision-making.

Pratikno underscored that the commitment will falter without adequate comprehension from regional governments. This is especially important as development must be pursued sustainably, balancing economic growth with ecosys...