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ABU Secretary General Ahmed Nadeem warmly welcomed delegates to the 8th ABU Climate Action and Disaster Prevention Summit in Bali. He stressed the importance of effective communication during disasters and spoke of his own experience during the 2004 tsunami that hit the Maldives and many other countries.
In the Maldives, the disaster was called “the wave that changed our relationship with the ocean.” The experience highlighted the critical role of the media in communicating with authorities and the importance of conveying accurate information to people in a timely manner during emergencies.
He stressed that ABU organizes platforms like the Summit to bring together stakeholders and the media to facilitate decision-making and raise public awareness on disasters and climate change. He stressed the need to establish mechanisms to promote positive action and ensure that key climate information is effectively communicated to the community.
I Hendrasmo, Director General of Radio Indonesia, also warmly welcomed the guests. He echoed the Secretary-General’s sentiments, stressing the important role of media in disaster communications and the importance of collaborative efforts in addressing climate change and disaster prevention. His remarks highlighted Indonesia’s commitment to these global challenges and the important role of regional cooperation in finding sustainable solutions.
The Summit aims to foster dialogue and partnerships that lead to practical strategies to ensure communities are better prepared and informed. By bringing together diverse perspectives and expertise, the ABU Summit continues to be a key platform for advancing the nexus between media, climate action and disaster prevention.
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