From Tradition to Resilience: Traditional Indigenous Insights in Community-led Disaster Risk Reduction

Relevant conference track	Track 2: Inclusive community resilience and disaster education
Name of Organization/ Institution and point of contact	YAKKUM Emergency Unit (YEU), Indonesia
Other supporting institutions:	ADRRN Tokyo Innovation Hub (ATIH), Japan Center for Disaster Preparedness (CDP), The Philippines Elrha, United Kingdom U-Inspire Indonesia ASECSA, Guatemala*
Background	This session will delve into the roles of traditional and indigenous knowledge in enhancing disaster resilience at the community level. With a rich tapestry of cultural heritage, both Indonesia and The Philippines possess indigenous wisdom that has been passed down through generations, offering unique insights in the DRR. Challenges persist in integrating this invaluable knowledge into contemporary disaster management frameworks. The seminar seeks to address these challenges, including issues of recognition, preservation, and effective collaboration. Cultural sensitivity and the need for cross-sectoral coordination are also vital components in achieving successful incorporation of traditional and indigenous knowledge. Best practices emerge as shining examples of how this ancient wisdom can be synergistically combined with modern scientific methodologies. Collaborative initiatives that honor cultural traditions while adapting to evolving disaster scenarios are critical in building resilient communities. This seminar aims to showcase these challenges and best practices, fostering a holistic dialogue that acknowledges the wisdom.
Aims/ objectives	Examine the challenges and opportunities of integrating traditional and indigenous knowledge into contemporary disaster risk reduction strategies in Indonesia and The Philippines, aiming to identify effective approaches for bridging the gap between heritage and modern practices.aiming to identify effective approaches for bridging the gap e Facilitate the exchange of successful case studies and best practices that demonstrate the harmonious fusion of traditional wisdom and scientific methodologies in disaster resilience efforts, fostering cross-learning among participants. Promote cross-sectoral collaboration between local communities, government agencies, NGOs, and researchers, aiming to cultivate a holistic understanding of inclusive disaster risk reduction that respects cultural identities, strengthens community bonds, and enhances overall disaster preparedness in the context of Southeast Asia.
Expected output:	key success factors in transforming tacit knowledge into explicit knowledge the roles of subnational/national NGOs and other stakeholders in facilitating the communication between local innovators and local governments for policy integration
Target audience (number and from which organization):	in person attendance and online attendance via Zoom
Mechanism and Program Design (Session chair/ Moderator, Resource persons/ speakers, Presentation Title, Points of Discussion, etc.)	Online hybrid session Moderator: ATIH Speakers: CDP YEU U-Inspire Indonesia Points of discussions: Best practices and challenges of indigenous and traditional knowledge in DRR
Tentative rundown	90-120 minutes: 10 minutes introduction 15 minutes sharing on the indigenous knowledge in DRR in The Philippines context 15 minutes sharing on the traditional knowledge in DRR in Indonesia context 10 minutes video from ASECSA 15 minutes U-Inspire Indonesia 30 minutes Q&A 15 minutes summary