#disaster risks

Collection of disaster risks news, found 144 news.

BNPB head visits affected areas of Bali's earthquake

Disaster Mitigation National Agency (BNPB) Head Ganip Warsito visited Karangasem and Bangli Districts in Bali Island on ...

Research and innovation crucial to expedite disaster risk reduction

Research and innovation are essential to accelerate reduction of disaster risks in Indonesia, Secretary for the ...

BRIN devises varied disaster mitigation technologies

The National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN) has come up with a plethora of innovations and technology to ...

Community involvement crucial for reducing disaster risks: expert

Disaster mitigation expert from the Yogyakarta Veteran National Development University (UPN) Eko Teguh Paripurno ...

ASEAN, ICRC stress on building adaptability in face of disasters

The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) have ...

Increasing awareness of Indonesians living in "disaster supermarket"

Natural disasters are a day-to-day occurrence in Indonesia, as some 10 natural disasters occurred daily in ...

Bolster public awareness of natural disaster potentials: BNPB Head

National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB) Head Lt Gen. Doni Monardo highlighted the importance of boosting public ...

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Indonesia braces for La Nina-induced hydrometeorological disasters

The onset of monsoons in most Indonesian regions in September have also triggered flooding in several provinces, ...

Raising awareness of hydrometeorological disasters crucial: expert

Dr Indra Permanajati of the General Soedirman University (Unsoed) reminded of the importance of preparing mitigatory ...

ADB to mobilize funding for 'green' recovery in Indonesia

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) will provide a host of financial supports and solutions through the operation of ...

Indonesia, Japan agree on 31.8 billlion yen loan to mitigate disasters

Indonesia and Japan signed an exchange of notes concerning loans worth 31.8 billion yen (3.9 trillion rupiahs) to ...

Disaster management skills imparted to 29 int'l students at Unsyiah

Some 29 international students from Malaysia, China, Thailand, and Japan learned the ropes on disaster risk reduction ...

Academician reminds of importance of tsunami mitigation

Academician Indra Permanajati from Jenderal Sudirman University in Purwokerto, Central Java, again drew attention to ...

Indonesia to host second Asia International Water Week

Indonesia is scheduled to host the 2nd Asia International Water Week which will be held in Bali from November 3 to 7, ...

Kalla stops over in Qatar prior to Geneva visit

Indonesian Vice President Jusuf Kalla landed at the Hamad International Airport in Doha, Qatar, as a stopover in his ...