Arif Mohammad Siddiq, S.Si., M.Si., and Nayla Adila Taqiyya, lecturers and students of the Biology Study Program, FMIPA, who are members of the University of Jember team, managed to get the “Second Winner.” (3/10). The award was won at the 19th APRU Multi-Hazards Symposium international competition at National Taiwan University. “This event is a reputable international event attended by 52 finalists from 10 countries,” said Arif. The participating countries are the United States, Nigeria, China, Taiwan, Mexico, Japan, India, Singapore, the Philippines, and Indonesia. “Biology students from FMIPA are members of the UNEJ team together with students from FKEP, FT, FISIP, and FEB, with 2 lecturers from FMIPA and FT as supervisors,” he continued.

The symposium was organized by the Center for Weather and Climate Disaster Research (WCDR) of National Taiwan University (NTU). The activity took place at the GIS NTU Convention Center Taipei on October 1–3, 2024. This year’s theme is “Forging Sustainable and Resilient Futures: Science, Technology, and Innovation for Disaster Risk Reduction.” Several disasters and environmental issues are the topics of the competition. “The issues raised and discussed on this year’s agenda include earthquakes, weather, geological conservation, and water-related disasters,” explained Arif.

This symposium discusses the integration of innovative and sophisticated science and technology, including artificial intelligence (AI), big data, and Geographic Information System (GIS), early warning systems, disaster impact analysis, and risk assessment. “This symposium also discusses the impact of global climate change and increasing the effectiveness of disaster risk reduction and management strategies,” he concluded. The UNEJ team consists of The UNEJ team consists of five students and two lecturers, namely: Dhimas Rizky Handoko (FKEP), M. Ardy Ardan (FT), Aura Zahra Cintarry Bintang Pamungkas (FISIP), Nayla Adila Taqiyya (FMIPA), and Annisa Luthfi Zakiya (FEB), with supervisors Ir. Welayaturromadhona, S.T., M.Sc. (FT), and. Arif Mohammad Siddiq, S.Si., M.Sc. (FMIPA).

The poster titles from UNEJ that entered the final round are:
1. Development of Turtlesafe: Turtle Egg Rescue and Tracking for Lifesaving and Environmental Safety in Disaster Risk Mitigation at Sukamade Sea Turtle Conservation Unit, Ijen Geopark
2. Identifying Disaster-Prone Areas in Tamansari Tourist Village to Mitigate the Impact of Mount Ijen’s Volcanic Activity Based on Geotourism Approach
3. Integrating Geomythology for Geoconservation in the Ijen Unesco Global GeoparkAnd the third title that successfully won “Second Winner” at this prestigious event.