The evolution of sustainable resilience in Indonesia reflects a paradigm shift from a reactive to a proactive approach in dealing with disasters. The establishment of a more systematic legal and policy framework, through key events and actions such as the passage of the Disaster Management Law in 2007 and the establishment of the National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB), marks Indonesia’s commitment to strengthening disaster risk governance.
The Garda SIAGA Policy Bootcamp 2024 integrated disaster risk reduction (DRR) and climate change adaptation into policy frameworks through a cross-sectoral collaborative approach. This workshop engaged 26 participants from national and regional institutions.
The disaster resilience study tool on small islands was developed by FPRB NTB and representatives of BPBD NTB as coordinators, together with the Consortium for Participatory Studies and Development (KONSEPSI) supported by the SIAP SIAGA Program. This study tool adapts three models at once, namely the Disaster Resilient Village (Destana) indicator, island and coastal area resilience, and sustainable livelihood.
NTB Governor’s Expert Staff for Social and Community Affairs, Izzuddin Mahili, highlighted the critical role of real-time information in decision-making. He noted that the openness of disaster management information through the SIAGA NTB application reflects transparency and inclusivity in NTB Province. "This application is not only beneficial for the people of NTB but also for anyone active in the region. Hopefully, it will improve access to disaster information in our area," he said.
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
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.
The book "Outcome Document of the 2nd Global Forum for Sustainable Resilience 2024," held in Jakarta on September 11-12, 2024, aims to enhance discussions on sustainable resilience in addressing climate change and disaster management.