Publication

Strategy for Promoting Education for Natural Disaster Reduction in Indonesia and ASEAN Region


Publication Date : 2008-01-01
Author : Karnawti, D.Pramumijoyo, S.
Countries :
Disaster Management Theme :
Disaster Type : Landslide
Document Type : Research Paper
Languange : en
Link : http://bencana-kesehatan.net/arsip/images/referensi/artikel/Strategy%20for%20Promoting%20Education%20for%20Natural%20Disaster.pdf

Abstact :

Because of the dynamic geological conditions of Indonesia and South East Asia Region, many countries in such region are vulnerable for geological disasters, such as earthquake, tsunami, volcanic eruption, landslide and floods. This paper describes strategy to develop appropriate education program for geological disaster risk reduction in this region. Formal education program, especially at the universities and schools, should be enhanced to provide qualified human resources which capable to improve the resilience of the society in response to any potential geological disaster. Program for public education should also be developed in such effective mechanism by in formal approach. The real challenge of this education strategy is to build up the culture for disaster awareness and prevention, by empowering the society to adapt with the dynamic geological conditions.