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Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts
Low carbon energy use is integral to SDG 13, “Climate Action,” focusing on reducing greenhouse gas emissions through sustainable energy sources. This involves transitioning from fossil fuels to renewable energies like solar, wind, and hydro power. Such a shift mitigates climate change impacts, lowers carbon footprints, and promotes environmental sustainability. Emphasizing low carbon energy is essential for meeting global climate targets, fostering eco-friendly growth, and ensuring a sustainable, resilient future for all.
Universitas Indonesia is one of the universities promoting the use of low-carbon energy. The efforts made by UI include sorting incoming vehicles, implementing parking and land-use policies, replacing most regular lights into LED lights, using renewable energy in the form of solar panels, and implementing smart building (timers for lighting panels, automatic generators, light sensors in toilets, and eco power elevators). One of the applications currently emphasized by UI is the use of solar panels in several faculties, for example at Faculty of Medicine (FK) and Faculty of Engineering (FT). However, other faculties may also limit energy usage in various ways as part of the commitment of UI to use low-carbon energy.
The Amount of Carbon Footprint of Faculty of Administrative Science (FIA)
Environmental education measures, key for SDG 13 “Climate Action,” involve teaching individuals and communities about the impacts of climate change and ways to mitigate them. These measures include developing curricula on sustainable practices, promoting awareness about carbon footprints, and encouraging actions like recycling and energy conservation. This education empowers people to make informed decisions, fostering a culture of environmental stewardship and proactive engagement in climate action, essential for addressing global warming and environmental challenges.
Local education programs related to climate change have been carried out by Universitas Indonesia in numerous ways, such as coordinating webinars and training organized by K3L and faculties for the society of academicians and the general public, conducting research, and applying lessons learned in courses on climate and mitigation. Several faculties have implemented courses on climate and the environment as learning materials, such as Faculty of Medicine (FK), Faculty of Law (FH), School of Environmental Studies (SIL), and School for Global and Strategic Studies (SKSG). These courses are implemented to provide learning to UI students about risk, law, mitigation, adaptation, risk reduction, and the early assessment of climate change.
Teaching Plan Book on the “Climate Change Law” course of FH UI
Research on the Creation of An Environmentally Friendly Campus by Faculty of Engineering (FT) of UI
Research on Rural Programs to Prevent Climate Change Impacts by Faculty of Engineering (FT) of UI
In addition, Faculty of Public Health (FKM) also organized an activity called ‘Evergreen’ in 2021. This activity aimed to increase public awareness and provide comprehensive knowledge regarding relevant environmental health issues, particularly during the pandemic.
Since October 17, 2010, the Research Center for Climate Change (RCCC) of Universitas Indonesia as the center for research and community service at UI has held annual training and webinars on climate change to the general public. Referring to the research results from the Directorate of Research and Community Service (DRPM) of UI, RCCC also adopts the vision and mission set by this directorate, namely “UI is recognized as a research university and center of excellence in the fields of science, technology, and culture.”
To date, RCCC UI has become one of the leading research centers at UI and can implement its vision and mission, particularly in climate research. RCCC UI also aims to increase research and training on climate change in Indonesia; unite the national and global climate change stakeholders; and develop scientific breakthroughs in climate change studies. With these goals, RCCC also positions UI as a role model in formulating policies and actions to address climate change.
Furthermore, the Department of Industrial Engineering, Faculty of Engineering (FT), chaired by Dr. Amalia Suzianti, S.T., M.Sc., has developed a flood application called “Flood”. This application is designed to assist the community in preparing themselves when a flood disaster strikes. This application can also be a means of disaster mitigation easily accessible by phone. This application provides preventive features such as weather forecasts and potential flood maps, as well as flood mitigation features such as forms of the needs, disaster information databases, help messages, and emergency first aid features such as emergency calls and sharing location.
In minimizing climate change disasters, Universitas Indonesia has collaborated with national agencies and several universities in both Indonesia and abroad. The form of cooperation between UI, national agencies, and universities in Indonesia, such as Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), the National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB), Regional Disaster Management Agency of Yogyakarta (BPBD DIY), and Humanitarian Forum Indonesia (HFI) is evident in the project of Resilient Emergency Preparedness for Natural Disaster Response through Operational Research (RESPOND-OR) as a form of developing a Decision Support System (DSS) that will support the decision-making process in disaster preparedness and response situations frequently occurring in Indonesia. The project is funded by Global Challenges Research Fund (GCRF) of the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC).
RESPOND-OR: Research on Decision Support Systems for Disaster Preparedness and Response
Moreover, the cooperation between UI and several universities in the United States and Indonesia was in the form of Focus Group Discussions discussing Scientific Modelling, Application, Research, and Training for City-cantered Innovation and Technology (SMART CITY). In 2021, the main activities of SMART CITY focused on: 1) Smart Land Surveillance System (SLSS) Project, 2) Initial Publication of “SMART CITY” Journal (https://scholarhub.ui.ac.id/smartcity/), 3) Smart City Assessment Instrument Project, 4) Webinars and other forms of information dissemination, and 5) Consultation Programs to public and private sector organizations. SMART CITY was established as a form of prevention for indoor activities becoming one of the causes of the upsurge in COVID-19 cases due to the low application of health protocols and the uncontrolled indoor air quality.
In relation to collaborating with NGOs, the Department of Geography of Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences (FMIPA) has collaborated with OpenStreetMap (OSM) in the University Roadshow activity. Since 2012, OpenStreetMap has been a trusted open source of geospatial data. Through numerous training activities and mapping projects, OSM has reached more than 4,000 people to learn about mapping and obtain map data.
In 2021, Environmental Health Student Association (Envihsa) of Faculty of Public Health (FKM) collaborated with an Indonesian NGO, CarbonEthics Foundation Indonesia. This collaboration supported 20 mangrove plantings planted by coastal communities to capture as much as 400 kg equivalent of carbon dioxide (CO2e) and preserve coastal ecosystems.
Certificate of Appreciation on Climate Action to Envihsa FKM UI
Universitas Indonesia (UI) has taken progressive initiatives in addressing climate change and environmental sustainability through collaboration with non-governmental organizations (NGOs). This measure emphasizes the importance of environmental education and adaptation to climate change. By collaborating with NGOs, UI expands the reach of environmental education, increases public awareness, and contributes to overcoming climate change. Collaboration between educational institutions and NGOs plays a key role in forming future leaders conscious of environmental challenges, sustainable action, and environmental conservation for the welfare of future generations.
This collaboration involved the Department of Community Service of the Student Executive Board (BEM) of Faculty of Law (FH) of UI, which held a Public Discussion with the theme “Dissecting Environmental and Corporate Crime in the Draft of Criminal Code (RKUHP)”. This discussion aimed to increase the understanding of the general community regarding the problems of regulating environmental and corporate crimes in RKUHP as well as invited them to contribute to addressing the problem of climate change.
UI also collaborates closely with the Indonesian Center for Environmental Law (ICEL) through the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) regarding the development of Climate Change Law course in the curriculum of Faculty of Law (FH) of UI. This MoU represents the commitment of FH UI and ICEL to developing the curriculum of “Climate Change Law” course and conducting collaborative research on environmental law and policy. This collaboration reflects the strong synergy between academics and non-governmental organizations in facing the challenges of climate change and environmental conservation.
Innovative programs were also initiated by Faculty of Public Health (FKM) of UI in order to increase public awareness about environmental health issues. One example is the “Envihsa” program in 2022. This program had a very comprehensive objective, namely increasing the awareness of the general community regarding environmental health issues and preparing them to face the issues in the future. This program provided in-depth knowledge about environmental threats that pose challenges to human life, as well as facilitating the dissemination of information regarding the readiness of Indonesia and the world to face environmental threats.
This activity targeted various levels of society, starting from high school/equivalent students and university students throughout Indonesia, academics, health workers in the field of environmental health in particular, to the general community. Through this program, FKM UI sought to create a better understanding of environmental health issues and invited various parties to collaborate to find sustainable solutions.
Accountability Report of Evergreen Activity of Faculty of Public Health (FKM) of UI in 2022
The efforts of UI to support environmental sustainability do not stop there. Alumni of Environmental Studies from various universities in Indonesia, including UI, have established the Indonesian Alumni Association of Environmental Studies (IASILI). Their Declaration was symbolically carried out from the zero point of the National Capital (IKN) and held online on August 17, 2022. IASILI aimed to supervise the pro-environmental and sustainable development of Indonesia. IASILI is committed to being actively involved in real action and supporting Indonesia in facing complex challenges such as the climate crisis, achievement of SDGs, the development of the National Capital City (IKN), Covid-19 recovery, potential disasters and other major disruptions.
In their declaration, IASILI highlighted the important role of the environment in development, particularly in the context of IKN development with the forest city concept. IASILI realized that it is time for the alumni of environmental studies to participate in real action. They are determined to be at the forefront, monitoring sustainable development and maintaining environmental sustainability for future generations.
These initiatives and collaboration reflect the determination and commitment of UI and related stakeholders to overcome the challenges of climate change and environmental conservation. In dealing with the complexity of environmental problems, collaboration between academics, non-governmental organizations, and the community is pivotal. UI, with all its efforts, has played a significant role in leading positive change towards environmental sustainability, guiding future generations to become environmental-conscious and responsible leaders.
Commitment to a carbon-neutral university directly supports SDG 13, “Climate Action.” This commitment involves universities striving to reduce their carbon footprint to zero through sustainable practices. Actions include using renewable energy sources, enhancing energy efficiency, implementing green transportation, and promoting sustainable resource use. This approach not only reduces greenhouse gas emissions but also sets an educational example, inspiring students and communities to actively participate in combating climate change and fostering a sustainable future.
Universitas Indonesia is committed to supporting the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions through several actions, such as issuing a Rector’s Decree on UI green campus policy and energy conservation programs to support the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and introducing UI Green Metric as an initiative to encourage other universities around the world to create a sustainable campus by taking into account 6 indicators, namely electricity, waste, water, transportation, education, and infrastructure arrangement including emission calculation.
Rector’s Decree No. 1310/SK/R/UI/2011 on Energy Conservation Programs on UI Campus
Quality Policy of Occupational Safety, Health and Environment (K3L)
Our actions and goals
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