Collective efforts from various parties are required to achieve this ambitious target. One approach that can be taken in calculating the total greenhouse gas emissions produced (carbon footprint) and offsetting these emissions by supporting projects that reduce emissions elsewhere (carbon offsetting).

Driven by this concern, the UGM KKN-PPM team in Banggai Islands collaborated with Jejakin, Vontripo, and the Executive Student Board of the UGM Faculty of Forestry (Forestry UGM) to hold a talk show titled “Offsetting Travel Carbon Footprint: Developing Sustainable Tourism,” focusing on applying the concepts of carbon footprint and carbon offset in the KKN-PPM program. 

The event, held at Forestry UGM last June, was conducted offline and online and featured experts in the field of carbon, such as Dr. Hendrie Adji Kusworo, Head of the Doctoral Program in Tourism Studies at the UGM Graduate School and member of the Indonesia Sustainable Tourism Council (ISTC), Dr. Ris Hadi Purwanto, lecturer at Forestry UGM, and Fakhri Syahrullah from Jejakin.

In his speech, Dr. Sigit Sunarta, Dean of Forestry UGM, revealed that the carbon footprint and carbon offsetting campaign should become the framework for KKN programs aimed at raising community awareness about carbon footprints and encouraging active participation in GHG emission reduction efforts. 

“Collective efforts from many parties worldwide, including UGM KKN-PPM students, are essential to addressing climate change issues,” he said.

Regarding volunteer tourism (voluntourism) with KKN-PPM UGM activities, Dr. Kusworo explained that the relationship between KKN students and tourism has successfully realized sustainable tourism potential. 

“This is related to the systematic framework of Sustainable Tourism Indonesia (STI) up to the introduction of the Sustainable Tourism Observatory (STO), for example, in Pancoh Tourism Village, Sleman, and the STO amplification that has been running in Magelang in July 2022 and Banggai Islands in 2018,” explained Dr. Kusworo.

Dr. Ris Hadi Purwanto explained this differently through visual depictions of carbon in the atmosphere in 2003, 2008, and 2013 while introducing three biomass calculation methods in plants to apply the carbon footprint concept. 

“The presence of potential gases in greenhouse gases produced from various sectors requires more attention from national and international communities,” said Dr. Purwanto. 

In line with him, Fakhri Syahrullah from Jejakin stated that Jejakin is very open to collaboration in developing solutions to environmental problems worldwide through several technologies they have developed, named Carbon Atlas, Carbon Space, and Carbon IQ.

At the end of the session, the UGM Banggai Islands KKN-PPM students presented a carbon footprint projection using an application guided by Jejakin. 

They practiced the carbon footprint calculation process and the offsetting program that the group would carry out, including the number of plants expected to absorb the carbon produced from transportation activities. 

Through KKN-PPM, it is hoped that synergy will be established between UGM, relevant stakeholders, and the community to realize a shared commitment to implementing the NDC and NZE concepts in Indonesia, thereby contributing to achieving Indonesia’s net-zero emissions target by 2050.

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“Pramuka UGM recognizes that students play a significant role in innovating and taking real actions on waste issues. LokaLogi is formed not just as a community but also as a platform for other communities to solve waste management problems,” said Yudhistira Wiranusa Sumantri, the head of the LokaLogi community, in a statement sent to reporters on Tuesday (Jun 11).

He explained that LokaLogi’s main activities are to campaign and provide the community with waste management solutions, such as reuse and recycling, to delay waste accumulation and improve waste management practices.

In addition, the community opens cooperation and active collaboration with other organizations in campaigns on waste and environmental issues. He mentioned that the values implemented in the organization are pretty simple.

Sumantri explained that LokaLogi community members would be involved in at least three areas: storytelling from internal practices and providing event waste management services at UGM and for scouting activities. Lastly, LokaLogi serves as a media channel for education on issues and outreach for collaboration. 

“Waste management practices are designed to be as simple as possible so that anyone, including the community, can easily understand them. Eventually, this community becomes a platform for students to respond to waste issues,” he said.

The launch of the LokaLogi community on Wednesday, May 5, at the UGM Central Office was attended by the Head of the Organization, Facilities, and Student Welfare Subdirectorate, UGM Directorate of Student Affairs, Desi Yulianti.

The event also saw the presence and welcoming remarks from scouting officials from Yogyakarta as well as NGO World Clean Up Day (WCD) Yogyakarta, Trash Hero Yogyakarta, the Indonesian Circular Economy Consortium (KESI), and Arsitek Komunitas (Arkom) Indonesia.

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In his address, Professor Roto highlighted that analytical chemistry is a branch of chemistry focused on identifying, characterizing, and quantifying components in a sample. This field is crucial for ensuring the quality and safety of products. 

“The essential roles of analytical chemistry include structure determination of compounds, quantitative analysis, quality control, medical diagnostics, forensic analysis, and environmental monitoring,” stated Professor Roto.

One analytical method that has been providing fast, accurate, selective, and sensitive results for over 30 years is the Quartz Crystal Microbalance (QCM). 

Professor Roto explained that QCM operates based on the piezoelectric effect, where applying an electric potential to a crystal causes it to vibrate, generating small sound waves within the crystal similar to waves created when a stone is dropped into water. 

“These waves help the instrument measure the mass of substances adhering to the crystal’s surface,” he explained.

Professor Roto mentioned four major challenges in chemistry in the 21st century: environmental pollution, energy crisis, health and medicine, and raw material shortages, including food resources.

Regarding the environment, QCM can be part of air quality monitoring systems to monitor pollutant gas concentrations in specific areas continuously. QCM allows for the identification and monitoring of potentially hazardous pollutants to human health and the environment.

“Our research group has successfully analyzed ammonia, formaldehyde, and short-chain alcohols using this method in collaboration with researchers from the University of Birmingham, resulting in reputable scientific publications in the RSC Analyst journal,” he noted.

Professor Roto also emphasized food safety as a global concern that directly affects health. QCM can be designed to monitor food production processes and detect contamination during processing, as well as hazardous substances like pesticide residues.

Additionally, QCM analysis enables rapid pathogen detection at critical locations impacting public health, such as influenza, hepatitis B virus, and antibiotic-resistant bacteria. Recently, QCM has been widely used for virus detection tests. 

“Early diagnosis of infectious disease agents like viruses is crucial for clinical and point-of-care applications,” he said.

The sensitivity and high intervention capability of QCM presents both challenges and opportunities for further research. Some QCM sensor designs might not detect extremely low or high gas concentrations. 

“We have addressed this issue by converting liquids into vapors,” he added.

UGM Rector Professor Ova Emilia delivered a congratulatory speech following the bestowment of the professor’s symbol on Prof. Roto. She mentioned that Professor Roto is one of 460 active professors at UGM and one of 42 active professors out of the 58 professors at FMIPA UGM.

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Therefore, UGM encourages the development of a circular economy by accelerating its mainstreaming at the government, community, private sector, and public levels, emphasizing collaboration. 

This was highlighted in a workshop titled “Mainstreaming Circular Economy for Transformative and Sustainable Change” held at the UGM Faculty of Social and Political Sciences (Fisipol UGM) auditorium on Monday (May 6).

The workshop, organized by the UGM Institute of International Studies (IIS UGM) in collaboration with BAPPENAS through the Deputy for Maritime and Natural Resources, UN-PAGE/UNDP Indonesia, featured several speakers, including Dr. Wawan Mas’udi, a lecturer in Politics and Government, Dr. Luqman Nul Hakim, a researcher at IIS UGM, Novita Sari, Program Manager for Environment & Climate Change at the EU Delegation to Indonesia and Brunei Darussalam, and Dr. Aretha Aprilia, Head of the Environment Unit at UNDP Country Office Indonesia.

Dr. Mas’udi stated that mainstreaming the circular economy is essential for addressing climate change adaptation through concrete steps on the ground. 

Efforts to promote the concept of a circular economy can start at the level of government, community, private sector actors, and the public. Collaboration is key to developing a circular economy, and it can even begin on a small scale in the everyday lives of community members. 

“Climate change adaptation steps cannot start from grand discourses. However, we must begin with the closest and most accessible steps,” said Dr. Mas’udi.

Dr. Aretha Aprilia emphasized the urgency of cross-sector collaboration in implementing the concept of a circular economy. According to her, implementing circular economy policies requires cooperation between actors and personal initiatives to encourage actions that can be taken in daily life. 

“A space for dialogue is needed to encourage collaboration in implementing the circular economy in Indonesia,” Novita Sari added.

Suci Lestari Yuana, a lecturer in International Relations at Fisipol UGM, stated that the development of circular economy knowledge in Indonesia should be adjusted to the context of local wisdom. According to her, ideas from developed countries cannot resolve all social and environmental issues. 

“It is possible to have new knowledge sourced from the local community’s needs,” she explained.

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A critical review of toll road development in Indonesia with ESG implementation for sustainable infrastructure requires a deep evaluation of these projects’ environmental, social, and governance impacts.

Implementing ESG in toll road projects in Indonesia is expected to ensure that infrastructure development aligns with sustainable development goals, engages communities, and reduces negative environmental impacts. 

It is essential for the government, developers, and other stakeholders to continuously monitor and improve sustainable practices in infrastructure projects. 

Recognizing the importance of ESG in toll road development, the UGM Center for Transportation and Logistics Studies (Pustral UGM) held a webinar on Critical Review of Indonesian Toll Road Development: ESG Implementation Towards Sustainable Infrastructure. 

The webinar discussed how sustainable construction pillars and principles can drive sustainable infrastructure development and explore the implementation of social and environmental management systems in infrastructure project financing.

Dr. Ikaputra, Head of Pustral UGM, stated that the webinar’s topic is intriguing as toll road development has been the largest, most advanced, and best infrastructure development in the last five years. 

Developments in this sector are dominant in transforming connectivity and accessibility from various regions to others. One issue that needs critical review concerns toll road development related to ESG implementation towards sustainable infrastructure.

“Things about sustainability are indeed interesting because the balance in this development needs attention,” he said on Thursday (May 2).

Kimron Damanik, Director of Construction Sustainability at the Ministry of Public Works and Housing, highly appreciated the organization of the webinar. He viewed this activity as a collective step towards real action to support sustainable infrastructure development.

As a key speaker addressing the topic of Sustainable Construction Pillars and Principles to Drive Sustainable Infrastructure Development, he mentioned that Indonesia’s development direction for the next 20 years will adhere to sustainable development principles. 

One development target for Golden Indonesia 2045 is to reduce greenhouse gas emission intensity to zero initial emissions.

“It is expected to decrease by 51.5 percent cumulatively from 2010 to 2045 under the business as usual scenario to reach 2060. In this regard, we have to be optimistic because there is no other choice but to strive to save the environment,” Director Damanik stated.

Kimron Damanik highlighted that the ESG factor in infrastructure development will enhance industry competitiveness and attract investors. Various empirical studies have proven that ESG implementation correlates positively with a company’s financial performance. 

With sustainable principles applied in infrastructure development, Indonesia expresses readiness to implement ESG as outlined in the Minister of Public Works and Housing Regulation No. 9 of 2021, which focuses on three main pillars.

The first pillar, in an economic context, aims to improve community welfare through sustainable construction. This means it can create economic benefits for all parties and continuously improve economic welfare. 

In an environmental preservation context, the second pillar emphasizes ecological sustainability to address climate change, enhance biodiversity, reduce air pollution, and maintain water quality. 

The third pillar, in a social context, aims to achieve fair and inclusive development, reduce social disparities, and have a positive impact on reducing social inequality.

“Let’s not be complacent with claims that we are the world’s lungs. Our forests are vast, but what’s crucial is that we must start critically evaluating because if we’re not careful, it could lead to major disasters in the future,” Director Damanik expressed.

Dwi Susanto, Vice President of the Environmental and Social Division at PT Penjaminan Infrastruktur Indonesia (PII), acknowledged that ESG has become popular over the past three to five years. 

ESG represents a commitment to ensure business sustainability, and projects or programs supporting this aim to provide benefits and sustainability to communities.

“The understanding or interest of global investors in ESG has increased. The real impact of climate change is palpable, and everyone now sees that climate change is not just a story or a narrative without facts. We can feel the heat, experience the frequency of disasters, and these also impact the infrastructure we build,” he noted.

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The samples were taken along the Merapi River stream to the estuary. The results showed that the Code River has the potential for antibiotic resistance in several locations.

She said that antibiotic content in the Code River environment accumulates from various sources, ranging from hospital waste to chemical waste and livestock waste.

Furthermore, 16 sediment and water samples were collected in the Winongo River for research on the ecological risk index of heavy metals.

“When we look at the sediment in the Winongo River, the metal content is higher around Yogyakarta. We took samples from river water sediment near workshop discharges,” said Dr. Fadlillah on Friday (Mar. 22) in commemoration of World Water Day.

According to Dr. Fadlillah, rivers and lakes have their natural filtration systems. Under normal conditions, the flow will naturally restore quality due to river morphometrics, but the accumulation of metals in sediment causes metal compounds and nutrients to bind to sediment, preventing natural recovery.

Dr. Fadlillah stated that metals and antibiotics in the Winongo and CodeRivers are suspected to be due to weak Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) systems.

Most of the waste in Yogyakarta’s rivers comes not from large factories or industries but from households and small —to medium-sized domestic businesses.

Dr. Fadlillah recommended that local governments pay serious attention to WWTP management in Yogyakarta, which is crucial in addressing river water pollution issues.

She added that the monitoring of WWTPs for macro industries, such as factories and hospitality, is already strictly regulated, but it has yet to be maximally implemented for micro-scale sectors, such as household waste.

“There are not many villages or neighborhoods in Yogyakarta that have WWTP systems due to limited resources and public awareness of the environment, which is still lacking,” she said.

Furthermore, if rivers continue to be polluted by heavy metals and antibiotic residues, the public may consume them. In some cases, contaminated water also causes stunted growth in children. 

“Therefore, UGM is actively supporting research implementation to improve the quality of life for communities, one of which is by paying attention to the quality of consumed water,” concluded Dr. Fadlillah.

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In response to these challenges, the Faculty of Engineering at UGM (FT UGM) has opened the Bachelor’s Program in Water Resources Engineering (TSDA) since last year.

“For TSDA, we hope to contribute to preparing excellent human resources in water management, considering that water is a source of life,” said Professor Selo, Dean of FT UGM, on Thursday (Mar. 21).

“Indonesia still faces issues in water management, ranging from the imbalance between the supply and demand of clean water to water pollution by industrial and household waste and even conflicts in water usage for agriculture, industry, and settlements.”

In addition to preparing new study programs with promising prospects, FT UGM opened 3 International Undergraduate Programs (IUP) in 2023 and 5 IUPs in 2024. 

Dean Selo emphasized that introducing new programs and international programs is part of UGM’s target of producing graduates with excellent personalities, the ability to master science and technology, integrity, and the ability to contribute to the country.

FT UGM is one of the largest faculties at UGM. According to its history, the faculty was built during the Indonesian Revolution on Feb. 17, 1946, six months after the Proclamation of Independence. 

Since the implementation of Minister of National Education Decree No. 232/U/2000, then starting from 2001/2002, all study programs within FT UGM have implemented a new curriculum based on graduate competencies oriented towards learning to know, learning to do, learning to live together, and learning to be.

The 2001/2002 curriculum is more concise and compact, ranging from 144 credits to 151 credits and distributed over eight semesters. It aims to increase the quantity and quality of graduates and shorten the average study duration for students.

Currently, the faculty has eight departments: the Department of Architecture and Planning, the Department of Electrical and Information Engineering, the Department of Nuclear Engineering and Engineering Physics, the Department of Geodetic Engineering, the Department of Geological Engineering, the Department of Chemical Engineering, the Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, and the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering.

Meanwhile, the Faculty of Engineering offers 15 study programs, including Architecture, Regional and Urban Planning, Biomedical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Engineering Physics, Geodetic Engineering, Geological Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Nuclear Engineering, Civil Engineering, Information Engineering, Environmental Infrastructure Engineering, and Water Resources Engineering.

Dean Selo emphasized that in facing Industry 4.0, or the era of disruptive innovation, and Society 5.0, FT UGM has no other choice than to strengthen its innovation capabilities to prepare the best sons and daughters of Indonesia to become humanist and professional engineers—future leaders who are excellent and wise.

“The Engineering Concepts for Civilization (KKUP) course serves as a unique initiative within FT UGM, aiming to cultivate well-rounded graduates with a strong foundation in both engineering and the humanities. The course is designed to deliver high-quality education and competitive learning outcomes on the international stage,” the dean explained.

Want to know more about the UGM Faculty of Engineering and its study programs? Visit the faculty’s website at ft.ugm.ac.id and um.ugm.ac.id.

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Piles of waste have accumulated on street corners since the site closure on July 23, 2023. Immediate efforts to process and manage waste are necessary to reduce waste accumulation. 

Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) has taken several steps to address the waste problem and promote environmentally friendly waste management.

This commitment by UGM supports the government’s program to establish sustainable cities, as outlined in Sustainable Development Goal 11, with one of the indicators emphasizing good solid waste management.

One of the initiatives by UGM is creating facilities for processing organic waste into compost. Since 2011, the university has operated a waste composting facility at the Center for Agrotechnology Innovation (PIAT) in Kalitirto Village, Sleman Regency. 

Additionally, UGM established the Recycling Innovation House (RinDU) in 2016, serving as a laboratory for recycling waste based on the 3R (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle) concept. 

The waste is managed through composting organic waste into fertilizer, pyrolysis of plastic waste into fuel, and incineration for waste that cannot be utilized further.

To address the waste generated during the COVID-19 pandemic, UGM collaborated with various partners to develop a waste management system known as Dropbox-Used Mask (Dumask). 

The system aims to provide a safe and eco-friendly disposal solution for used masks and gloves from the public. The collected medical waste is then subjected to high-temperature heating (pyrolysis) for proper disposal.

UGM’s community members have also contributed to waste management innovations and breakthroughs. For instance, researchers from the Faculty of Engineering developed a plastic shredding machine that mixes shredded plastic with asphalt. 

This innovation came from Muslim Mahardika, who involved Professor Nizam, Rachmat Sriwijaya, Sigiet Haryo Pranoto, and Fajar Yulianto Prabowo in early 2018 to process plastic waste into value-added products.

This machine allows plastic waste to be recycled and used in asphalt production, reducing plastic waste in the environment. 

Another innovation is the Biogas Power Plant at the Gemah Ripah Fruit Market in Gamping, Yogyakarta. 

Established in 2011 by the UGM Waste Refinery Center in collaboration with Gemah Ripah Cooperative, the Sleman government, and the Swedia government, the installation converts fruit waste from the market into biogas.

The biogas is then utilized to generate electricity for the market traders, effectively reducing waste disposed to the Piyungan Disposal Site and emissions.

Additionally, a student from the Faculty of Biology, Rania Naura Anindhita, developed a formula called Eco Lindi to neutralize the odor from waste. 

Eco Lindi utilizes leachate, the liquid from rainwater exposure to waste piles, to mitigate the odor and contribute to environmental solutions.

Furthermore, through the Community Service Program (KKN-PPM), UGM assists local communities in household waste management. Initially implemented around the UGM campus, this program aims to expand to various regions across Indonesia. 

Students assist the locals in effective waste management at the village level prior to the dumping of the waste into the site, taking into account the unique characteristics of each community.

These diverse initiatives demonstrate UGM’s commitment to addressing waste problems and promoting sustainable waste management practices in collaboration with the community.

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The talk show featured Dr. Ridwan Kamil, the Association of Regions Producing Oil and Renewable Energy Chair, and Professor Tumiran, a Member of the National Energy Council for 2009-2014 and 2014-2019. The event was moderated by the current Chair of BEM-KM, Gielbran Mohammad.

During the event, Ridwan Kamil emphasized the significance of young people as the future generation of the nation in preventing increasingly dangerous climate change for the future if left unchecked. 

Dr. Kamil gave ten things that students can do to help protect the Earth:

• Never stop voicing your thoughts to society.
• Voice thoughts to the government.
• Change the way you move (more productivity, less mobility).
• Rein in your power use.
• Change your diet from industrialized food to processed food.
• Buy local products.
• Don’t waste food.
• Practice (climate)-smart dressing.
• Plant trees.
• Focus on planet-friendly investments.

At the end of the session, Dr. Kamil delivered a closing statement, “Your future is your responsibility, and be a young person who provides solutions in the present and the future.”

The event continued with the second speaker, Professor Tumiran, who discussed the “Economic Impacts of Energy Transition.”

In this second speaker session, the professor explained the economic impacts from the perspective of labor or job opportunities during the energy transition and discussed the electricity resources in Indonesia, such as the national electricity infrastructure condition, electricity consumption in ASEAN and China, projection of national electricity needs, and the utilization of renewable energy in the national energy transition.

The event proceeded with a Q&A session involving students from Universitas Gadjah Mada and several high schools. Finally, the talk show concluded with a group photo session with the speakers.

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The team, consisting of Naufal Fauzi and Felix Arion Sianipar and with the guidance of Dr. Intan Supraba, created an innovation titled “TERRE: Smart Integrated Drainage System With Greenwater Treatment” as a Solution for Flood Mitigation in Semarang City.

According to team leader Sianipar, the innovation emerged after observing frequent flood disasters in Indonesia, particularly in Semarang City. 

In essence, this innovation combines four main components: French drains, reservoirs, floating treatment wetlands, and the Internet of Things (IoT).

“These four components are combined to form an integrated and extensive rainwater treatment and management system that the community can utilize,” said Sianipar at the Faculty of Engineering on Wednesday (5/7).

He explained that rainwater that falls on the ground is not immediately discharged into bodies of water but can be absorbed and collected first for later use by the community as clean water. 

With the presence of TERRE, the team hopes to reduce the potential for flood disasters within the community, minimize groundwater usage, and achieve four SDGs (Sustainable Development Goals), specifically SDGs 6, 11, 12, and 13.

Furthermore, he explained that the competition featured several selection stages. First, participants are given the opportunity and time to create an abstract of their scientific paper according to the sub-themes. 

Second, after the initial stage, the qualifying participants write a journal-style scientific paper to be evaluated by a jury.

From the jury’s selection, the four best teams are chosen to advance to the final stage and make a presentation. 

This competition results in the publication of scientific papers in a journal under the auspices of Diponegoro University’s Journal of Civil Engineering Projects (Potensi).

“The Gadjah-AT Team is extremely grateful to have brought the name of Universitas Gadjah Mada, especially the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering. We are happy and proud of this accomplishment,” said the team leader.

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