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From Response to Resilience: ASEAN-Japan Cooperation in Disaster Management

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Many disasters may be inevitable as the forces of nature are increasingly becoming unpredictable and destructive. However, their adverse impacts can be reduced through effective collaboration, preparedness, and response. The value of such cooperation cannot be overstated. ASEAN, a region vulnerable to various natural and human-induced disasters, has been working with various partners to enhance … From Response to Resilience: ASEAN-Japan Cooperation in Disaster Management

Heeding the Lessons of Super Typhoon Haiyan: Why Science Matters

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The Haiyan disaster Ten years ago, on 8 November 2013, Supertyphoon Haiyan (local name Yolanda) barreled through the central region of the Philippines. The cyclone was one of the most powerful to make landfall in recorded history, killing thousands and leaving communities in ruins. Storm surges were primarily responsible for the 6,300 dead, 1,062 missing, … Heeding the Lessons of Super Typhoon Haiyan: Why Science Matters

Indonesia’s Early Warning System

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At the 20th anniversary of the Indian Ocean Tsunami commemoration event in Jakarta, Nelly Florida Riama, PhD, presented the remarks from the Head of Indonesia Agency for Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics (BMKG), Prof. Dwikorita Karnawati. BMKG highlights the critical lessons from the past two decades, emphasising the importance of systematic observation, innovation, data sharing, and … Indonesia’s Early Warning System

2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami: A Turning Point in Disaster Resilience

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It has been two decades since the Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami, but the progress made in disaster resilience and the profound lessons learned have endured. The unprecedented disaster led to marked improvements in disaster risk reduction and management systems, policies, and institutions in the most affected countries. It served as a wake-up call to … 2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami: A Turning Point in Disaster Resilience

Reflections on Two Disasters: The Need for an All-Hazards Approach to Disaster Risk Reduction

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I first visited Aceh in early 2005 while working at the United Nations (UN) Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs in Kobe. I was shocked by the sight of the entire landscape, buildings, and houses swept away by the tsunami. It was even more heartbreaking to witness the traces of people’s lives, knowing that … Reflections on Two Disasters: The Need for an All-Hazards Approach to Disaster Risk Reduction

ASEAN and ROK: Longstanding Partners Facing Future Challenges Together

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The year 2024 marks the 20th anniversary of the Indian Ocean Tsunami, one of the most catastrophic events we have ever experienced, and the 35th anniversary of establishing the ASEAN-ROK dialogue. This occasion provides a valuable opportunity to reflect on our collaborative efforts to overcome severe crises and to reaffirm our commitment to shared prosperity.