Indonesia, June 12 -- The National Disaster Mitigation Agency (BNPB) emphasized the importance of professional and inclusive disaster management governance in response to the high frequency of disaster events in Indonesia.

"Indonesia experienced an average of 10 disaster events per day throughout 2024, with a total of 3,472 cases of disasters recorded throughout the year," Deputy for System and Strategy at BNPB Raditya Jati noted in a statement received here on Thursday.

He explained that the highest disaster risks stem from disasters triggered by climate change, causing extreme weather, floods, and forest and land fires.

The BNPB expressed hope that this situation would further highlight the urgency for all regional heads, including t...