Holistic Approach for Disaster Mitigation
The government has used a holistic approach to mitigate the effects of hydrological disasters. This method is expected to be more effective in restoring the livelihoods of people and the environment.
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President Joko Widodo (center) plants vetiver on Monday (3/2/2020) at a farm in Pasirmadang village, Sukajaya district, Bogor regency, West Java, joined by West Java Governor Ridwan Kamil (left), Environment and Forestry Minister Siti Nurbaya (second left) and Public Works and Housing Minister Basuki Hadimuljono (second right). The roots of the vetiver plant can reach 3-4 meters long, which help to prevent the loss of topsoil.
The government has used a holistic approach to mitigate the effects of hydrological disasters. This method is expected to be more effective in restoring the livelihoods of people and the environment.
While visiting the location of a landslide in Harkatjaya village, Sukajaya district, Bogor regency, on Monday afternoon, President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo emphasized the need for using a comprehensive approach to prevent floods and landslides. This approach is also used to restore the livelihoods of people and to prevent the disaster from occurring again.