| Relevant conference track | Track 2: Inclusive community resilience and disaster education |
| Name of Organization/ Institution and point of contact | Graduate Program in Disaster Science, Universitas Syiah Kuala (Dr. Rina Suryani Oktari) and UN4DRR (Dr. Nizamuddin, M.Info.Sc) |
| Other supporting institutions: | Vrije Universiteit Brussel University of Nicosia Universitat Politecnica De Valencia University of Zagreb The Maldives National University University of Peradeniya University of Colombo IPB University University Forum for Disaster Risk Reduction (FPT PRB) |
| Background | University Network for Disaster Risk Reduction in Indian Ocean Rim (UN4DRR) is designed to address the urgent needs of three neighboring countries (Maldives, Sri Lanka, and Indonesia) located in the most vulnerable geographical locations to natural disasters. The project aims to enhance their capacity in Disaster Risk Management (DRM) with a particular focus on curriculum development that centers around the utilization of the latest Remote Sensing (RS) and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) technologies. The project encourages cooperation with national authorities, public and private sectors, offering joint DRRM initiatives and access to short courses for using GIS/RS via online/offline mode. The project also motivates a more proactive cross-region dialogue in DRRM-related educational programs in the realization of capacity building and internationalization The UN4DRR project involves the active collaboration of several prestigious universities, each contributing its expertise to bolster disaster risk reduction education in the Indian Ocean Rim. The participating universities include Vrije Universiteit Brussel, University of Nicosia, Universitat Politecnica De Valencia, University of Zagreb, The Maldives National University, University of Peradeniya, University of Colombo, Universitas Syiah Kuala and IPB University. |
| Aims/ objectives | To raise awareness about the University Network for Disaster Risk Reduction in Indian Ocean Rim (UN4DRR) to other universities in Indonesia. To facilitate knowledge exchange and best practices of DRRM-related educational programs in realizing capacity building and internationalization among Indonesian universities. To formulate recommendations to strengthen the DRRM-related educational program in Indonesian universities. |
| Expected output: | Achievements, lessons learned, and challenges in disaster risk reduction education. Strategies and recommendations to support and enhance disaster-related educational programs. |
| Target audience (number and from which organization): | This session will invite representatives of public and private universities in Indonesia, with total targeted 50 participants. |
| Mechanism and Program Design (Session chair/ Moderator, Resource persons/ speakers, Presentation Title, Points of Discussion, etc.) | Session Chair/ Moderator: Dr. Rina Suryani Oktari and Dr. Nizamuddin |
| Tentative speakers | Prof. Jonathan Cheung-Wai Chan Dr. Nizamudin (Universitas Syiah Kuala) Prof. Dr Ir Widiatmaka, DAA (IPB University) Dr. Abdulla Afeef (The Maldives National University) Prof. K.W.G. Rekha Nianthi (University of Peradenia) Prof. Lasantha Manawadu (University of Colombo) Dr. Eko Teguh Paripurno (Universitas Pembangunan Nasional Veteran Yogyakarta)* Dr. Ir. Dina Ruslanjari, M.Si (Universitas Gajah Mada)* |
Tentative rundown
| 08.30 – 09.30 | Introduction to UN4DRR (Prof. Jonathan Cheung-Wai Chan) and European Partner Members |
| Presentation on the Best Practices from UN4DRR Project Moderator: Dr. Rina Suryani Oktari | |
| 09.30 – 09.45 | Universitas Syiah Kuala |
| 09.45 – 10.00 | IPB University |
| 10.00 – 10.15 | Q & A |
| 10.15 – 10.30 | Coffee Break |
| 10.30 – 10.45 | The Maldives National University |
| 10.45 – 10.11 | University of Peradeniya |
| 10.11 – 11.15 | University of Colombo |
| 11.15 – 11.30 | Q & A |
| 11.30 – 13.30 | Lunch Break/ Showing Video of UN4DRR Project |
| Sharing sessions from DRRM-related educational programs in Indonesian universities Moderator: Dr. Nizamuddin | |
| 13.30 – 13.45 | Universitas Pembangunan Nasional Veteran Yogyakarta * |
| 13.45 – 14.00 | Universitas Gajah Mada* |
| 14.00 – 14.30 | Q & A (Wrap up & Closing) |
| 14.30 – 14.45 | Coffee Break |