The Department of Agricultural Socio-Economics, Faculty of Agriculture, UGM, continues to foster international academic collaboration through a guest lecture in the Agricultural Development course held on Wednesday, May 14, 2025. The session featured a distinguished speaker from Pennsylvania State University, Prof. Ann R. Tickamyer, Professor Emerita of Rural Sociology and Demography. She delivered a lecture titled “Disaster, Climate Change, and Resilience through a Gender Lens: Indonesia, Australia, Alaska”, providing valuable insights into the role of gender in disaster recovery and climate resilience.
The hybrid-format lecture took place at the Venture Room, 6th Floor, AGLC Building, Faculty of Agriculture UGM, and was also accessible via Zoom Meeting. It was attended by students from undergraduate to doctoral levels, as well as faculty members from the Department of Agricultural Socio-Economics. The session was moderated by Dr. Arini Wahyu Utami, S.P., M.Sc.
In her presentation, Prof. Ann shared findings from her research on post-disaster recovery in various global contexts. She highlighted the slow recovery process in Aceh following the tsunami, which was partly due to limited involvement of women in community decision-making and reconstruction. This contrasted with the case in Bantul after the 2006 earthquake, where women played an active role in community rebuilding, resulting in a faster recovery. She also compared these experiences to those in Australia and Alaska, where women have greater access to education and information, and play key roles in social networks and institutional structures.
The lecture sparked lively discussions, with many students actively engaging and asking thoughtful questions. This demonstrated a strong interest in the intersection of gender, climate change, and disaster resilience. More than just an academic exercise, the session encouraged students to critically examine how inclusive policies can enhance community resilience.
This activity aligns with several Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). First, SDG 5: Gender Equality, as it highlights the importance of empowering women in development and recovery processes. Second, SDG 13: Climate Action, through discussions on societal resilience in the face of climate change. Third, SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities, by exploring inclusive and resilient post-disaster reconstruction strategies.
By hosting prominent international scholars, the Department of Agricultural Socio-Economics at UGM reaffirms its commitment to fostering globally relevant, inclusive, and socially aware education.
Written by:
Adhika Hafizh Prasada, S.P.
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