Jakarta \u2013 The government, through the Geospatial Information Agency\n(BIG), is being urged to strengthen mapping of disaster-prone regions in\nIndonesia so that anticipatory measures can be carefully prepared in the\nfuture.<\/p>\n
This was stated by Member of Parliament Shanty Alda Nathalia from\nCommission XII of the People\u2019s Consultative Assembly following her visit\nto Padasari Village, Tegal Regency, which she said demonstrated the\ncritical importance of accurate geospatial data to support disaster\nmitigation.<\/p>\n
Shanty believes that mapping of disaster-prone areas must become a\nnational priority, given that Indonesia is a country with high\nvulnerability to various natural disasters, including floods,\nlandslides, and earthquakes. Consequently, precise updates to geospatial\ndata are deemed essential to assist the government in formulating\nappropriate policies.<\/p>\n
\u201cAfter my visit to Padasari Village in Tegal Regency, I believe\nmapping of disaster-prone areas needs to become a national priority. We\nare encouraging the Geospatial Information Agency (BIG) to continuously\nupdate and improve the accuracy of geospatial data so that the\ngovernment, both at central and regional levels, has clear reference\npoints in spatial planning, infrastructure development, and disaster\nmitigation,\u201d Shanty stated on Monday, 9 March 2026.<\/p>\n
According to her, accurate geospatial data not only serves as a\ntechnical reference but also forms an important foundation in protecting\npublic safety. Based on proper mapping, the government can identify\nareas with high risk levels so that prevention and mitigation measures\ncan be implemented more effectively.<\/p>\n
Furthermore, Shanty emphasised that coordination between the central\ngovernment, regional governments, and relevant agencies such as BIG\nneeds to be continuously strengthened so that geospatial data can be\nutilised optimally. With an integrated mapping system that is constantly\nupdated, the development planning process can be conducted more\nstrategically and based on risk assessment.<\/p>\n
\u201cPrecise data plays a crucial role in ensuring safety and the\neffectiveness of disaster response efforts in the field. Therefore,\nstrengthening the geospatial mapping system needs to become part of the\nnational strategy in reducing disaster risk,\u201d she added.<\/p>\n
She hopes that efforts to improve the quality of geospatial data can\nserve as a strategic step in building a more resilient disaster\nmitigation system in Indonesia, enabling the government to take faster,\nmore accurate, and measurable action in responding to potential\ndisasters in various regions.<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/big-urged-to-strengthen-disaster-prone-area-mapping-as-infrastructure-development-reference-1773050028", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }