Syarif Hidayatullah State Islamic University Jakarta Advances Climate Resilience Through Local Education, Shared Governance, and Co-Operative Disaster Planning to Support SDG 13

JAKARTA — Syarif Hidayatullah State Islamic University Jakarta has significantly expanded its strategic environmental agenda to reinforce global climate resilience and sustainable development across all dimensions of higher education. Aligned with Sustainable Development Goal 13 (Climate Action), the university’s institutional framework directly addresses three core indicators: SDG Indicator 13.3.1 (Local education programmes on climate), SDG Indicator 13.3.2 (Climate Action Plan shared with local government and local community groups), and SDG Indicator 13.3.3 (Co-operative planning for climate change disasters). Through the synchronized efforts of the university leadership, the SDGs Center, the Green Campus Unit, academic faculties, research centers, and student organizations, Syarif Hidayatullah State Islamic University Jakarta integrates climate mitigation, community empowerment, and cross-sectoral policy planning into its academic mission.

1. Local Education Programmes and Community Climate Outreach

To build environmental literacy and practical risk mitigation skills within local communities, Syarif Hidayatullah State Islamic University Jakarta conducts structured educational programs and field campaigns:

• Coastal Restoration and Mangrove Planting: Lecturers from the Biology Study Program (Faculty of Science and Technology) alongside the SDGs Center planted 3,000 mangrove seedlings on Pari Island, restoring coastal ecosystems and educating participants on climate change mitigation.

• Organic Waste Upcycling Training: The Mining Engineering Study Program, in collaboration with the SDGs Center, conducted Eco-Enzyme Production Training in PT Antam Tbk UBPE Pongkor assisted villages. Student teams expanded this training across local villages during the university's Community Service Program (KKN).

• Youth Advocacy and Climate Campaigns: Under the student-led "Hablum Minal Alam" campaign, students actively promote climate action awareness and innovative waste management solutions. Furthermore, academicians from Syarif Hidayatullah State Islamic University Jakarta served as panel reviewers/judges for the SDGs Heroes Program Competition involving junior and senior high school students across DKI Jakarta.

• Inclusive Digital Literacy and Community Health: The university delivered AI-Friendly Education for Mothers at Alatief Mosque, South Jakarta, to enhance digital literacy. Concurrently, FIKES executed the D'ESA Program ("Nature in Action") to guide households in utilizing local resources for environmental sustainability, alongside student-led health screenings under the Posbindu Program.

• International Educational Engagement: Delegations from Syarif Hidayatullah State Islamic University Jakarta represented the Indonesian SDGs Center Network (ISCN) at the International Forum on Climate Crisis Response & Sustainable Development for Island Communities at Chosun University, South Korea, and participated in the UNESCO Regional Meeting on Education for Sustainable Peace in Jakarta.

Biology lecturers from Syarif Hidayatullah State Islamic University Jakarta and the SDGs Center plant 3,000 mangrove seedlings on Pari Island to support coastal ecosystem restoration and climate action.

Students from Syarif Hidayatullah State Islamic University Jakarta conducting eco-enzyme production training from household organic waste during the Community Service Program (KKN).

2. Shared Climate Action Planning and Strategic Governance 

Syarif Hidayatullah State Islamic University Jakarta actively engages with government ministries, conservation agencies, and industry partners to formulate shared land management strategies and climate governance frameworks:

• Forest and Land Rehabilitation (FOLU Net Sink 2030): Syarif Hidayatullah State Islamic University Jakarta and its Faculty of Science and Technology participated in formal consultation and approval sessions with the Ministry of Forestry for Forest and Other Land Use (FOLU) rehabilitation projects (2026–2028) within the Mount Gede Pangrango National Park (TNGGP) area.

• Biodiversity Conservation Alliances: The university established a strategic partnership with Mount Gede Pangrango National Park to strengthen joint scientific research, ecological monitoring, and biodiversity conservation.

• Agricultural Land Optimization: The Faculty of Science and Technology initiated strategic collaboration meetings with Tani Makmur and Bit-Time to optimize agricultural land usage at Cikuya, supported by the operational Smart Greenhouse at Campus III for smart farming research.

• International Governance & Strategic Alliances: The SDGs Center participated in the Vision, Strategy, and Planning Workshop for the Interfaith Rainforest Initiative (IRI) Indonesia Phase 3 Program. Additionally, the Center for Study of Religion and Culture (PPIM) collaborated with global academic networks for the REACT 2025 program.

Delegates of Syarif Hidayatullah State Islamic University Jakarta during the FOLU land and forest rehabilitation consultation session with the Ministry of Forestry.

3. Co-operative Planning for Climate Change Disasters 

Demonstrating institutional leadership in disaster risk reduction and environmental hazard mitigation, Syarif Hidayatullah State Islamic University Jakarta enforces rigorous safety protocols and participates in cooperative public health planning. On November 4, 2025, laboratory managers at the Faculty of Health Sciences (FIKES) executed standardized containment and disposal procedures for Hazardous and Toxic Waste (B3), neutralizing chemical and biological risks to prevent soil contamination and public health exposure. In healthcare preparedness, the Faculty of Medicine (FK) established a strategic partnership with the Hajj Embarkation Center (BKK Embarkasi Haji) on May 3, 2026, training young medical doctors in emergency medical services, heat-stress response, and infectious disease management for mass gatherings during the annual Hajj pilgrimage.

Institutional governance at Syarif Hidayatullah State Islamic University Jakarta places equal emphasis on social equity, diversity, and inclusive decision-making. The university earned formal appreciation from the National Disability Commission (Komisi Nasional Disabilitas) for establishing an inclusive academic environment through the recruitment of lecturers with disabilities and the implementation of accessible campus infrastructure. This commitment to progressive leadership is further exemplified by the appointment of female rectorate leadership, including former Rector Prof. Dr. Amany Lubis, championing gender equality across higher education administration.

Finally, interdisciplinary sustainability research underpins all campus climate policies. Managed through the Academic Research Center, faculty researchers across multiple disciplines continuously execute sustainability-focused studies addressing climate modeling, green economics, and environmental law throughout 2025 and 2026. These academic outputs directly inform the university's long-term Green Campus Roadmap, ensuring that Syarif Hidayatullah State Islamic University Jakarta remains a national model for climate action, environmental stewardship, and sustainable development.

SDGs Center of Syarif Hidayatullah State Islamic University Jakarta participating in the Vision, Strategy, and Planning Workshop for the Interfaith Rainforest Initiative (IRI) Indonesia.

Faculty of Health Sciences (FIKES) laboratory managers executing safe institutional disposal of hazardous and toxic waste (B3).

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