Indonesian Agency for Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics (BMKG) Earthquake Early Warning System and Smart Disaster Risk Management Training Class visits ARDSWC - Agency of Rural Development and Soil and Water Conservation, MOA

To promote exchanges between Indonesia and Taiwan in the field of disaster management, we hosted a visit on October 16 and 18, 2024, by a group of 20 officials from the Indonesian Agency for Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics (BMKG), led by Li Wei-Sen, Secretary-General of the National Science and Technology Center for Disaster Reduction.

On October 16, the training class visited the Taipei branch and attended a briefing on the Provincial Highway 7A 10.2K sediment control project, gaining insights into the project's origins, disaster investigations, design concepts, and governance effectiveness. The field visit provided them with a deeper understanding of Taiwan’s disaster recovery experiences.

Additionally, we introduced Taiwan’s emerging Aiyu industry. The officials actively participated in the Aiyu production process, expressing great interest and sharing information about local crops in Indonesia, which enhanced cultural exchange between both sides.

The group also visited the Uncle Well Tea, where they learned about Taiwan's tea production process and participated in making and brewing premium hand-drip tea, deepening their understanding of Taiwanese tea culture.

On October 18, the Indonesian officials visited our agency again, focusing on comprehensive strategies of landslide hazards mitigation in Taiwan. We explained how to integrate real-time monitoring systems with disaster warning system to enhance disaster prevention capabilities. The officials praised Taiwan’s disaster prevention strategies, noting that these experiences hold significant reference value for areas frequently affected by earthquakes.

Furthermore, the visiting team learned about the operation of mobile and simplified debris flow monitoring stations, expressing high recognition for the systems' portability and durability. They also explored the operational models of emergency action team and how to utilize information and communication technology to monitor disaster information in real time, displaying it through visual dashboards.

Finally, we introduced the application of the BigGIS system in disaster management, emphasizing the importance of inter-agency collaboration. The officials showed great interest in Taiwan's satellite image integration efforts and shared experiences from Indonesia’s disaster management practices.

This visit not only deepened the Indonesian officials' understanding of Taiwan’s disaster management but also laid a solid foundation for future cooperation between both sides. The Indonesian officials expressed strong interest in establishing institutionalized cooperation, looking forward to drawing on Taiwan’s successful experiences to further strengthen collaboration in disaster prevention.