Deputy Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources Encourages Three Disaster Mitigation Steps, Early Warning is Key

The government and business actors need to invest sustainably in the development of infrastructure that is resilient and environmentally friendly. This investment is needed to reduce losses, protect the community, and maintain the continuity of economic activity when a disaster occurs.

Second, the Early Warnings for All system must be strengthened. Technical data regarding disaster threats needs to be translated into local information that is easy to understand and can be accessed by all levels of society.

Early warning systems must also reach vulnerable groups, including children, people with disabilities, indigenous communities, and residents living in areas with limited communications infrastructure.

Third, the government needs to strengthen cross-border collaboration and multi-stakeholder solidarity. Disaster mitigation efforts require the involvement of the government, private sector, academics, non-governmental organizations, international organizations, and the younger generation.

Forest and Land Fires Threaten Energy Infrastructure

On this occasion, Yuliot also highlighted forest and land fires that occurred in a number of areas in Sumatra, Kalimantan, Sulawesi and Papua.

Forest and land fires not only cause environmental damage and threaten public health, but can also disrupt strategic infrastructure in the mining, oil and natural gas sectors.

The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources expressed its appreciation to the National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB) for its quick response in protecting vital national objects from the threat of fire.