Strengthening Climate Resilience: UIII Delegation Visits BNPB for Insights on Disaster Management
January 15, 2025Contributor: Elis Nurhayati* | Editor: Dadi Darmadi | Photos: Sarah Permatasari
Jakarta, Indonesia – On Monday, January 13, 2024, a delegation from Universitas Islam Internasional Indonesia (UIII) visited the Indonesian National Disaster Management Authority (BNPB) as part of the Master of Public Policy (MPP) program specializing in Climate Change. Led by the Dean of the Faculty of Social Sciences, Philips Vermonte, Ph.D., the delegation, consisting of 21 students and staff, explored Indonesia's disaster risk management strategies and policies.
This visit was part of the course MPP 207 – Policy Communication and Climate Diplomacy, offering UIII students a unique opportunity to engage with real-world disaster management insights. Over 15 weeks, students in this course analyze the complexities of policy communication and climate diplomacy, learning how nations balance competing interests while addressing diverse stakeholders' needs.
A Meaningful Knowledge Exchange
The visit underscored the critical collaboration between academia and government to advance disaster resilience. UIII students engaged with several key figures, including:
- Wing Prasetyo Ardi, S.E., Head of PUSDALOPS (Emergency Operations Centre): He presented disaster monitoring and reporting systems.
- Dr. Raditya Jati, Deputy for System and Strategy: He discussed sustainable resilience strategies and the challenges Indonesia faces in disaster management.
The discussions covered topics such as:
- Innovative Approaches to Disaster Preparedness. Indonesia's complex geography demands advanced systems to predict, mitigate, and respond to disasters.
The lack of a comprehensive earthquake early warning system remains a significant challenge.
- Case Studies of Past Disaster Responses. The delegation examined the cascading effects of disasters, such as the flash floods that followed the volcanic eruptions of Mt. Marapi, illustrating how interconnected climate-related hazards can be.
Bridging Academia and Policy
The delegation's visit also highlighted the role of universities in disaster resilience. UIII’s interdisciplinary research and innovation contribute significantly to disaster management solutions. Collaborative opportunities, such as joint research with BNPB, could further enhance resilience strategies.
“The field visit has been an eye-opener for our students, showing the critical importance of effective communication and collaboration in addressing the challenges of climate change and disaster management,” said Dr. Vermonte.
As the impacts of climate change intensify, such initiatives will be pivotal in ensuring Indonesia's resilience to future disasters. []
*) Elis Nurhayati, Student of Master of Public Policy specializing in Climate Change at UIII
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