From 11 to 18 May 2025
(Left) Lecture by the Cabinet Office, Government of Japan
(Right) Visit to the Kamenose Landslide & History Reference Room
This study visit welcomed 20 middle level officials, each with over five years of experience in disaster management organisations, from nine ASEAN Member States (excluding Vietnam), along with four accompanying staff members from the AHA Centre. During the visit, they attended lectures from various Japanese organisations, such as the Cabinet Office of Japan, Hyogo Prefectural Government, the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) and the ADRC. They also visited several disaster management facilities, such as the Arakawa Lower River Management Office, the Disaster Reduction and Human Renovation Institution (DRI), the Tsunami and Storm Surge Disaster Prevention Station, and the Kamenose Landslide Historical Museum deepening their understanding of Japan's disaster management policies. As an example of private sector initiatives for DRR, the participants visited Geosphere Environmental Technology Corp., where they learned about technologies for pre-disaster and disaster risk reduction planning, as well as real-time watershed monitoring using an advanced watershed water circulation model.
As part of the programme, the participants also visited Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan, the theme of which is "Designing Future Society for Our Lives." There, they explored innovative approaches to addressing global challenges such as carbon neutrality and digital transformation, which are also relevant to DRR, with a focus on diverse values and inclusive solutions.
Visit to the ASEAN Pavilion of EXPO2025, Osaka, Kansai
At the conclusion of the visit, the participants shared what they had learned and presented key takeaways and insights on enhancing disaster management efforts in their respective countries. Upon their return to Indonesia, the participants continued to reflect on their experiences and began formulating action plans based on the knowledge and skills gained through the ACE-LEDMP programme.
One of the final presentations on "Bosai Window"
(2025/05/30 15:40)