In her address, Catherine Meehan highlighted that knowledge exchange is vital for innovation and shared learning in disaster risk reduction (DRR). "This is a key focus of the Australian Government’s collaboration with Indonesia in disaster management programs. This meeting aims to strengthen networks and support the development of inclusive, resilient communities
The NTB Provincial BPBD ULD has outlined several priority activities for 2025. These include harmonising and synchronising data collection on people with disabilities, particularly in disaster-prone areas, strengthening ULD institutions, enhancing the capacity of ULD administrators and disaster management actors, and conducting campaigns on inclusive disaster management.
Ahmad Yani menuturkan unit layanan tersebut juga mencakup aksesibilitas para difabel melalui fasilitas umum yang ramah disabilitas. Ia mencontohkan salah satu hotel di NTB yang telah menyiapkan jalur evakuasi, layanan informasi, dan komunikasi yang dapat diakses oleh penyandang disabilitas.
Gultik, in collaboration with the SIAP SIAGA Program, once again presents a casual but serious discussion entitled "Implementation of the Disaster Resilient Village Program (Destana) to Strengthen Local Resilience".
IB Cendra, General Manager of Sanur Resort Watujimbar Hotel, acknowledged the importance of SKB for risk management in the tourism sector. His hotel, accommodating 500–600 guests daily, prioritises disaster preparedness to ensure guest safety. “Foreign guests often ask about a hotel’s emergency readiness before booking. Certification builds trust and boosts business opportunities,” he said
Previously, funds were mainly used for emergency purchases, such as clean water during droughts. “With PKD, villages understand the importance of allocating budgets for pre-disaster and recovery efforts, such as constructing preparedness posts and organising disaster training,” he explained.
This book, "The Coastal Community Speaks: Inspirational Stories of Coastal Community Resilience," captures the profound strength and wisdom of Indonesian coastal communities facing natural disasters and climate change. Through a collection of personal stories, it highlights how these communities have developed unique resilience practices, from mangrove conservation to local disaster preparedness, which protect both lives and livelihood.
Gultik, in collaboration with the SIAP SIAGA Program, once again presents a relaxed but serious discussion about disaster risk management in the Potret SIAGA Podcast. Episode 2 is titled "Sustainable Resilience: Resilient in Facing Disasters, Resilient in Anticipating Climate Change".