ICGDM 2024 UMS: Geography as a Bridge between Nature and Technology

Universitas Muhammadiyah Surakarta (UMS)Faculty of Geography held an international seminar titled “The International Conference of Geography and Disaster Management (ICGDM) 2024.” The event was conducted virtually via Zoom Meeting on Thursday (12/12).

ICGDM is an annual event hosted by the Faculty of Geography UMS, which has been held for six years since 2018. This year’s event featured five inspiring speakers: Prof. Nilanchal Patel (Birla Institute of Technology Mesra, India), Dr. Farha Sattar (Charles Darwin University, Australia), Dr. Danang Sri Hadmoko (Universitas Gadjah Mada, Indonesia), Dr. Lam Kuok Choy (Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia) and Prof. Taieb Boumeaza (Université Hassan II de Casablanca, Morocco)

Dean of the Faculty of Geography UMS, Jumadi, S.Si., M.Sc., Ph.D., delivered the opening remarks. 

Chair of ICGDM 2024, Aziz Akbar Mukasyaf, S.Hut., M.Sc., Ph.D., stated that the theme, "Interdisciplinary of Geography on Nature, Technology, and Disaster Management for Sustainable Development Goals”, acts as a bridge connecting nature and technology. He noted that our environment is currently facing climate change and natural disasters, which pose significant challenges to society.

“Geography serves as a bridge that integrates nature and technology in efforts to prevent natural disasters, as a realization of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The SDGs remind us that environmental sustainability, disaster prevention, and community empowerment are interconnected,” he explained.

Aziz added that this year’s conference invited experts, researchers, academics, and industry professionals to participate in discussions and present the research they have conducted.

“To all participants, I hope you can share your ideas and collaborate. Your contributions are essential to shaping the outcomes of this conference, and our future,” he expressed.

In his opening remarks, the Dean of the Faculty of Geography UMS, Jumadi, S.Si., M.Sc., Ph.D., warmly welcomed all participants and hoped the event would support sustainable development in the future.

“Welcome to all participants. This event is certainly a platform for exchanging ideas, building friendships, and committing to future development,” Jumadi greeted.

In addition to the five keynote speakers mentioned earlier, ICGDM 2024 also invited Miho Nomura, M.Sc. from Kobe University, Japan, and Siti Hidayati Nur Hafida, M.Sc. from Universitas Muhammadiyah Surakarta, to deliver a presentation titled “Geography on Nature, Technology, and Disaster Management for Sustainable Development Goals.”

Writer: Eva Alvia Ningsih

Translator: Farizal Luqman Majid