Sumatra Disaster Recovery: Climate Change Mitigation Integration Emphasized
Indonesia's Coordinating Minister for Human Development and Culture praised progress in the recovery efforts following disasters in Sumatra, while strongly urging the integration of climate change mitigation measures to reduce future disaster risks. River flooding due to heavy rainfall and subsequent infrastructure damage remain significant challenges.
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