Abstract
Indonesia is situated within the ‘ring of fire’, a region characterised by a high risk of natural disasters, which encompasses a number of Indonesian cities, including Manado City. While numerous studies have examined postdisaster mitigation strategies, there is a paucity of research evaluating disaster prevention efforts, particularly in Indonesia and Manado City. This research employs transformative learning theory and general system theory to examine the efficacy of preventive efforts. It assesses the extent to which management functions can enhance the quality of human resources, thereby cultivating public awareness of environmental issues and sustainability. This research was designed as a quantitative study employing a survey approach and individual level of analysis, with a total of 387 respondents providing data. The results, obtained through the use of partially lease square structural equation model (PLS-SEM), indicate that the quality of human resources acts as a mediator in the relationship between controlling and environmental public awareness. The findings of this study indicate that the responsibility for building public awareness is not confined to a single organisation (the government). Rather, it necessitates a collaborative and cooperative approach involving various organisational divisions, with a view to transcending sectoral egos and achieving the objective of enhancing public awareness.
Keywords: Environmental and Sustainability, Management Function, Natural Disasters, Public Awareness, Ring of Fire