Rahayu was named the 2025 laureate of the prestigious United Nations Sasakawa Award for Disaster Risk Reduction. Recognized for her decades-long commitment to strengthening disaster preparedness in Indonesia and the Asia-Pacific region, Rahayu has played a pivotal role in integrating science into policy and community-based resilience strategies. Her work has significantly influenced national and regional disaster risk governance, particularly in tsunami early warning systems and urban resilience. The award celebrates her outstanding contributions to reducing disaster risk and enhancing sustainable development efforts.

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