Entering the era of Industry 4.0, marked by the integration of various branches of science with digital technology, has enabled production processes to become easier and faster. This includes disaster mitigation. In an effort to mitigate the risk of landslides, technology… Geographic Information System (GIS) can play a role in landslide hazard mapping by analyzing spatial information.
In November 2021, Arrizqy Nadya Khairunissa (Geography 2019), won 2nd place in the Environmental Webinar Disaster Preparedness Essay Competition organized by the Environmental Recognition Unit (UKL) of Padjadjaran University 2021. The competition, which was held online, was open to the general public in Indonesia.
The essay competition featured two themes: Post-Disaster Mental Health Management for Victims and Landslide Mitigation Due to Land Conversion. Nadya’s competition consisted of two stages: registration and submission of entries, and the announcement of winners on the day of the webinar, with no presentation session.
In her essay, “Utilizing GIS Technology in Landslide Mitigation Efforts to Achieve Sustainable City Synergy in Indonesia,” Nadya explains that one of the triggers for landslides is changes in land use. In Indonesia, land use can be said to be a tangible impact of a long-term process of constant interaction, balance, and dynamic conditions between human activities on land and limitations in the living environment. Meanwhile, factors that cause changes in land use can be the interaction between the dimensions of space and time with the biophysical and human dimensions.
Furthermore, Nadya also explained that the ideas she brought up in the essay emphasized the role of GIS technology.
“In an effort to minimize the impact of landslides, we can identify the characteristics of vulnerable areas. Developments Geographic Information System “(GIS) can provide accurate geospatial data information and explain accurate analysis systems, so that it can be used as a mitigation effort to prevent risks that have the potential to become disasters or minimize losses from disasters that occur,” said Nadya, explaining her idea.
The relationship between disaster mitigation and sustainable urban planning can be reflected in one of the objectives Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), namely goal 11. In goal 11, world leaders agreed to contribute to building inclusive, safe, resilient, and sustainable cities and settlements. In her proposal, Nadya emphasized the role of GIS technology in achieving this goal by assessing the level of risk and vulnerability of communities in disaster-prone areas.
Nadya also explained that her primary motivation for participating in the competition was to implement the material she had learned in lectures. The challenges she faced were also not a problem, as her passion for writing further motivated her to write her essay.
“As for motivation, I really want to put the knowledge I’ve learned into writing that can be seen by many people. I hope my knowledge can be enjoyed by the public as well, so No “Stop with me,” said Nadya regarding her motivation.
Closing the discussion, Nadya advised all FMIPA UI students not to hesitate to contribute, even in the smallest way, to the wider community. One way to do this is by providing ideas or thoughts, which can be channeled through various competitions. Furthermore, there are many benefits, such as developing skills. problem solving, critical thinking, and many more.
The 2021 Environmental Webinar “Disaster Preparedness” Essay Competition is a national-level competition organized by the Environmental Awareness Unit (UKL) of the Faculty of Animal Husbandry, Padjadjaran University. Participants can choose from two themes: Post-Disaster Mental Health Management for Victims and Landslide Mitigation Due to Land Conversion.
As for timeline The competition is Registration and Submission of Works (November 1-11, 2021) and Announcement of Winners (November 13, 2021) which will be announced live via Zoom Meeting during the main webinar.
