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SDG 15: LIFE ON LAND

This is the second of two SDGs that look at the broader ecosystem – the other being SDG 14: Life Below Water. Life on land is a precious resource – we need to ensure that it is passed on to future generations, at a time when loss of biodiversity is an increasing concern. Different universities will have responsibility for very different landscapes and the life within, but all have a responsibility as stewards of their environment.

THE Impact Rankings Methodology 2022, p. 168

Supporting land ecosystems through education

Universitas Indonesia owns large green open spaces and urban forest. The forest has certain functions, such as the collection and conservation of germplasm and a water catchment area for Ciliwung Watershed. In order to support sustainable land use, Universitas Indonesia holds various activities. For example, reforestation by Masters Students of the Faculty of Medicine and growing medicinal plants by the Faculty of Pharmacy in 2019. In addition, the routine planting and waste sorting by the Cleaning Service team from 2018 to date. Furthermore, the Faculty of Humanities also preserves rare plants with new students.

Sustainable Land Use at the Faculty of Medicine

Green Campus Program at the Faculty of Medicine

Rare Plant Conservation at the Faculty of Humanities

Universitas Indonesia (UI) has a policy to ensure campus food to be processed sustainably. The commitment is stated through UI Rector Decree Number 057 of 2017 regarding the implementation of Occupational and Environmental Health and Safety (K3L) on the canteens at the university. Article 14 of the policy states that the beverages and food processing should meet certain standards, one of which is fresh and good quality ingredients. Currently, there are various findings from each Faculty. FMIPA lecturers have developed mycoponic technology, a mushroom cultivation system. This kind of fungus (white oyster mushroom) has high economic value and is edible and healthy food for consumption. Supporting Green Campus Campaign, FHUI Lecturer develops Hydroponic Vegetable Garden in the Faculty. A lecturer at the Faculty of Law (FHUI), Yuli Indrawati, manages to transform a garden in the parking area behind the campus. This program uses community service grants to conduct hydroponic training and provide planting units/media.

The Regulation of the Rector of Universitas Indonesia Number 057 of 2017 concerning the Implementation of the Aspects of ccupational and Environmental Health and Safety (k3L) on the Canteens at Universitas Indonesia

The Creation of Mycoponic Technology Innovation: a Sustainable Mushroom Cultivation Technology

Hydroponic Vegetable Garden Development at the Faculty of Law

On May 24, 2019, the K3L Technical Implementation Unit (UPT) of Universitas Indonesia conducted a planting movement to increase the number of plants/flora whose existence has started to decrease around UI Lake. They grew 10 seeds of the endangered Ulin Ironwood (Eusideroxylon zwageri) trees. The Faculty of Medicine also reforested all buildings in FKUI, providing open spaces for green areas and air circulation in the building in addition to growing medicinal plants.

Green Building at the Faculty of Medicine

Covering approximately an area of 300 hectares, almost 70% of the campus area is green open space and urban forest with diverse flora and fauna. In addition, UI as an open campus is accessible for all communities. Therefore, UI commits to offer educational programs for local or national communities. The 2019 National Saka Kalpataru and Saka Wanabakti (Pertikawan) Camps held on November 20, 2019 included planting trees and making bio pore. Furthermore, the Vocational Program of UI also provided several trainings such as improving the quality of seaweed in Sidoarjo and processing freshwater green algae into fertilizers for the community of Citarum.

Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences UI also studied university students training on field methods for surveying primates at two sites in Java—Gunung Halimun Salak National Park (GHSNP) and Gunung Simpang Nature Reserve (GSNR). The purpose was to train students in standardised repeatable methods for surveying primates in the wild and to provide knowledge on how a primate survey is planned and designed and to teach the methods used to carry them out.

Saka Kalpataru and Saka Wanabakti (Pertikawan) National Camp Activities 2019

A Training: “Improving the Quality of Processed Seaweed Products towards Independent Coastal Communities” in Kupang Village, Sidoarjo, East Java

A Training: Processing freshwater green algae (Chara sp.) into fertilizers for the community and members of the Citarum Harum Task Force in the Zero Kilometre Area of the Citarum River

Lessons Learned from Training Students to Conduct Primate Surveys

In order to support sustainable land management for agriculture and tourism, Universitas Indonesia through Vocational Program holds community service activities for local or national communities on sustainable land management for agriculture and tourism. The collaboration between Vocational Program of UI with the Office of Culture & Tourism of East Belitung launches the brand of “Kopi Lilangan” and optimizes Tourism Destinations in Serang, Banten. This activity aims to increase public awareness and further optimize every avaialable potential.

Collaboration between UI Vocational Program & the Office of Culture and Tourism of East Belitung launcehs the brand of “Kopi Lilangan”

Supporting land ecosystems through action

Universitas Indonesia has a policy to ensure the conservation, restoration and sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems associated with the university, in particular forests, mountains, and drylands. It is included in Rector’s Decree number 2446 in 2016 concerning Master Plan for New Campus Universitas Indonesia Depok Period 2016-2026. Since 31 October 1988, Universitas Indonesia has implemented the policy on creating and developing educational support and research facilities as well as the germplasm collection and conservation including the water absorption area. Therefore, Universitas Indonesia has appointed several areas of the new campus to be utilized as an urban forest.

Rector’s Decree number 2446 in 2016 concerning Master Plan for New Campus Universitas Indonesia Depok Period 2016-2026

Policy on Sustainable use, conservation, restoration of land, and  monitoring of IUCN and conservation of other species at Universitas Indonesia

Urban Forest of Universitas Indonesia

Recommendation of Vegetation Planting on UI Campus

The Minister of Environment and Forestry Commemorates 2015 HHI Peak at UI Depok

Some studies related to policies on sustainable use, conservation and restoration of land by the School of Environmental Sciences of UI in 2020 have been published through the following link.

The effect of water deficit on inflorescence period at palm oil productivity on peatland

Adaptation management to minimize land fires in peatland hydrological unit Bengkalis Island

Universitas Indonesia implements a policy to identify, monitor, and protect any IUCN Red Listed species and national conservation list species with habitats in areas affected by the operational activities of the university. Since 31 October 1988, Universitas Indonesia has implemented the policy on creating and developing educational support and research facilities as well as the germplasm collection and conservation including the water absorption area. Therefore, Universitas Indonesia has appointed several areas of the new campus to be utilized as an urban forest.

Universitas Indonesia has an urban forest whose function includes germplasm conservation. Several plants in the IUCN Red List can be found at the university. Universitas Indonesia maintains the rare plants in collaboration with other institutions, such as the Ministry of Environment and Forestry, the Offices of Forestry and Parks DKI Jakarta and Bogor, Indonesian Institute of Sciences (LIPI) of Bogor Botanical Garden, the Indonesian National Armed Forces (TNI), and several private companies with interest in environmental conservation, especially trees. The university also recommends species enrichment to faculties. This is stated in the tree planting recommendations of endangered plants to support tree conservation efforts in Indonesia, especially within the UI area.

In addition to the germplasm conservation, the Urban Forest in Universitas Indonesia also functions as a supporting facility for educational and research activities. There are many results of educational, research, and community service activities from the UI’s urban forest, including:

    1. UI Urban Forest Book – West Wales Series
    2. UI Urban Forest Book -East Wales Series
    3. UI Urban Forest Book – Original Vegetation Series

In addition, the university routinely holds planting activities within its environment, especially to enrich the existing plant species and to support conservation. There are around 360 kinds of trees and nearly 1000 plant species in the Urban Forest, Green Open Spaces, or within the university area. The planting includes growing the Ulin Ironwood (Eusideroxylon zwageri) listed in the IUCN Red List, as well as other species for conservation.

Policies on sustainable use, conservation, restoration of land, and  Monitoring of IUCN and conservation of other species at Universitas Indonesia

Recommendation of Vegetation Planting on UI Campus

A guide to the urban plants of Universitas Indonesia: Spermatophytes

UI Urban Forest tree species inventory book series 1: West Wales

Reassessing the Benefits and Costs of Universitas Indonesia’s Urban Forest Zonation

UI Conservation of Water, Flora and Fauna related to SDGs no.15

In the physical development of its environment, Universitas Indonesia adheres to the 2016-2026 Master Plan, which requires all physical developments to preserve campus forests and local biodiversity. The building coefficient is maintained at 15%. The Office of Health, Safety and Work Environment of Universitas Indonesia supervises all physical development plannings.

The Regulation of Rector of Universitas Indonesia Number 2446 of 2016 concerning the Master Plan for the New Campus of UI Depok for the 2016-2026 Period

Recommendation of Vegetation Planting on UI Campus

Universitas Indonesia implements the policy to reduce dangerous foreign species in the UI area by disseminating the regulations on Conservation Law No. 5/90, through the Institute for Sustainable Science Earth and Resources (I-SER), a scientific institution under the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences (FMIPA). I-SER holds a public discussion on “Encouraging the Discussion Process of the Law on Conservation of Living Natural Resources and Their Ecosystems”.

Universitas Indonesia, in collaboration with the Wildlife Conservation Society Indonesia (WCS Indonesia) with the support of the British Embassy, organizes a national seminar themed Wildlife Genomic Technology and Molecular Forensics. This seminar aims to strengthen researches related to wildlife genetics to handle criminal cases against wildlife. This DNA analysis is expected to be able to be used to protect wild animals from being hunted or the danger of foreign animals.

Universitas Indonesia, through UPT K3L in collaboration with LIPI of Bogor Botanical Gardens and the Provincial Government of DKI Jakarta, holds joint activities and compiles guidelines for the identification of trees with broken branches and trunks on the campus. On average, the hazardous trees in the campus area are the fast growing ones that can be categorized as invasive/alien species according to the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) definition of hazardous trees. The list of trees with the highest risk of falling has been published by UI through several scientific articles and seminars. UI also creates videos and uploads them to the public via YouTube channel while identifying hazardous trees.

Adjustment to the Conservation Law No.5/90, Must Follow New Paradigm Directions for Conservation of Natural Resources and Ecosystems

UI Seminar on DNA-Based Technology Applications to Intensify Crime Prevention Against Wildlife

The Significance of DNA Analysis in Wildlife Conservation Efforts

Invasive alien species

Tree risk identification, assessment and mitigation in Universitas Indonesia’s urban forest

Tree Risk Assessment using VTA at Universitas Indonesia

Pernik: Beware of UI Tress Condition!

K3L Activities: Tree Trimming and Maintenance

Recommendation of Vegetation Planting on UI Campus

Universitas Indonesia has a policy to ensure the conservation, restoration and sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems associated with the university, in particular forests, mountains, and drylands. Since 31 October 1988, Universitas Indonesia has implemented the policy on creating and developing educational support and research facilities as well as the germplasm collection and conservation including the water absorption area. Therefore, Universitas Indonesia has appointed several areas of the new campus to be utilized as an urban forest.

Policies on sustainable use, conservation, restoration of land, and monitoring IUCN and conservationof other species at Universitas Indonesia

Urban Forest of Universitas Indonesia

Recommendation of Vegetation Planting on UI Campus

The Minister of Environment and Forestry Commemorates 2015 HHI Peak at UI Depok

Some studies related to policies on sustainable use, conservation and restoration of land by the School of Environmental Sciences of UI in 2020 have been published through the following link.

The effect of water deficit on inflorescence period at palm oil productivity on peatland

Adaptation management to minimize land fires in peatland hydrological unit Bengkalis Island

Land-sensitive waste disposal

Universitas Indonesia complies with the Government Regulation Number 82 of 2001 concerning Water Quality Management and Water Pollution Control that contains water quality standards in the appendix. The university also complies with the Regulation of the Minister of Environment and Forestry of the Republic of Indonesia Number 68/Menlhk/Setjen/Kum.1/8/2016 concerning Domestic Wastewater Quality Standards as guidelines for water disposal. Universitas Indonesia is obliged to report the supervision of the Environmental Management Plan (RKL) and Environmental Monitoring Plan (RPL) to the agency tasked with environmental management as an implementation of SGDs number 15. Water management guidelines are also handed down to the faculty level, such as the Faculty of Medicine with its water management guidelines. The Faculty of Psychology saves residual water from the air conditioner to be reused for watering plants as well as cleaning toilets. The AC’s residual water has the lowest to none mineral content, therefore, it can be reused to water plants not resistant to mineral water, including carnivorous plants. Other liquid waste at the Faculty of Psychology is disposed of through a concrete septic tank to prevent leakage.

The Government Regulation of the Republic of Indonesia Number 82 of 2001 concerning Domestic Wastewater Quality Standards

The Regulation of the Minister of Environment and Forestry Number 68 of 2016 concerning Domestic Wastewater Quality Standards

Appendix on Water Quality Criteria and Standards

Environmental and Water Conservation at Universitas Indonesia

Water discharge guidelines and standards at the Faculty of Psychology

The plastic waste reduction policy applied at the university level through the Rector’s Regulation Number 4 of 2019 regarding Zero Plastic Program and the Rector’s Decree No 1308/SK/R/UI/2011. The Faculty of Economics and Business of UI also plans a movement to limit the use of paper and plastic. The Faculty of Public Health has issued a circular regarding the Appeal to Restrict the Use of Plastic and Paper. The Faculty of Psychology demands its staff and students to use reusable goods instead of single-used ones, such as cups and bags. The reusable goods can minimize plastic waste in the faculty area.

The Rector’s Regulation of Universitas Indonesia Number 4 of 2019 concerning the Zero Plastic Program

UI Zero Plastic Roadshow

The Rector’s Decree of Universitas Indonesia Number 1308 of 2011 concerning Policies to Reduce the Use of Paper and Plastic on Campus

Circular Letter Number 0085 of 2019 concerning Restrictions on the Use of Paper and Plastic (FEB UI)

The Faculty of Economics and Business of UI Goes Greens

Policy on plastic waste reduction at the Faculty of Psychology

Universitas Indonesia applies a Policy on the Management of Waste Containing Hazardous and Toxic Materials at Universitas Indonesia in compliance with the Rector’s Decree of Universitas Indonesia Number 1305/SK/R/UI/2011. The B3 waste is collected and categorized separately from other garbage, using symbols and labels to be handled by the third parties engaged in hazardous waste.

The Rector’s Decree of Universitas Indonesia Number 1305 of 2011 concerning Policies on the Management of Waste containing Hazardous and Toxic Materials (B3) on Campus

Policy on the disposal of hazardous materials at the Faculty of Psychology

Toxic Waste Management at the Faculty of Public Health

MoU bertween the Faculty of Public Health with third parties regarding Toilet Garbage (Residue) Container

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