The Disaster Management Master Program at the Graduate School of Gadjah Mada University (MMB SPs UGM) successfully held a webinar to disseminate student research findings. The webinar took place on Friday, February 13th 2026, via Zoom. The theme of the event was “Lessons from Ancient Mataram: Volcanic Disaster Mitigation at the Liyangan Archaeological Site.”
This discussion was conducted to explore lessons in volcanic disaster mitigation from the Liyangan Site, positioning archaeological heritage. It was not merely a cultural legacy but also as an archive of knowledge on human adaptation to disasters. In addition, the event aimed to draw culture and archaeology-based lessons relevant to strengthening volcanic disaster mitigation and settlement planning in disaster-prone areas.
The first speaker of the webinar was Firli Yogiteten Sunaryoko, who presented “Liyangan Then and Now: Spatial Adaptation From an Ancient Mataram City to Modern Rural Settlements in a Volcanic Hazard-Prone Landscape.” The second speaker, Silfani, delivered a presentation titled “Reviving Indigenous Resilience: Disaster Risk Management Lessons from the Liyangan Site, Indonesia.”
The event was attended by students, researchers, lecturers, disaster management practitioners, cultural heritage managers, and members of the public with an interest in archaeology, disaster mitigation, and regional planning. The output of this activity is expected to enhance understanding and raise awareness among academics and the public regarding the role of past knowledge in building community resilience to disasters.
Author: Siti Muyasaroh