19/12/2025
Recent floods in Sumatera, Indonesia, have once again highlighted the devastating consequences of environmental mismanagement. While heavy rainfall played a role, factors such as unregulated forest logging and insufficient science-based risk mitigation have intensified the disaster’s impact.
These events remind us that protecting our environment is not just about responding to crises—it’s about building a sustainable life for communities, in line with the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals. Effective policies rooted in scientific research, sustainable land management, and early-warning systems can help prevent such disasters and safeguard livelihoods.
It is crucial that we, as a society, speak up and participate in collaboration with the government, researchers, and innovators. By combining knowledge, technology, and resources, we can build resilient communities and a future where environmental risks are proactively managed.