- Promote conservation of the River
The UGM Fisheries Department conducted seed stocking activities in several rivers and ponds in Yogyakarta. The activity aims to develop fisheries resources, namely increasing biodiversity, preserving local economic species, and realising the sustainability of fisheries and aquaculture management.
2. Promote Conservation of Sea and Marine Resources
UGM lecturer assists with coastal ecosystem management and coastal community empowerment program Kotabaru, South Kalimantan. Some of the programs initiated include the construction of greenhouses for economically valuable plants and Kalimantan specialties, optimizing composters, initiating cooperation with BUMDES, and assisting in the BPOM licensing process for local MSMEs. These programs were initiated out of concern for the sustainability of coastal ecosystems, which provide high ecosystem services, especially in the face of the climate crisis. Furthermore, the waste problem is also an issue for coastal areas, as it not only reduces aesthetics but also has the potential to cause health problems in the long run.
3. Matalabiogama Organises Turtle Conservation Education at Pelangi Beach
Sources: https://biologi.ugm.ac.id/2023/06/06/matalabiogama-adakan-edukasi-konservasi-penyu-di-pantai-pelangi/
This agenda has contributed to solving the threats to the existence and population of sea turtles. Sea turtle conservation education by the campus has a long-term goal to preserve and balance the ecosystem.
4. Coral Reef Conservation by KKN-PPM UGM 2023 Students in Enggano Island, North Bengkulu
Sources: https://www.goodnewsfromindonesia.id/2023/07/20/konservasi-terumbu-karang-oleh-mahasiswa-kkn-ppm-ugm
5. Mangrove Conservation and Clean Beach
PSPD UGM, together with Suryakanta Institute and Circular School Program Partnership (CSPP), organized the Rantai Komang Trip (Beach et al.) by collaborating with the Yogyakarta environmental community, Garduaction (Garbage Care and Education). Several agendas include managing waste on the Parangkusumo coastline into finished goods ranging from lightweight bricks, paving blocks, children’s toys, and flower pots to eco enzymes.
6. Exploring Biodiversity and Sustainability: Participants of the 6th International Summer Course on Tropical Biodiversity and Sustainable Development Conduct Intertidal Sampling at Porok Beach
The 6th International Summer Course on Tropical Biodiversity and Sustainable Development held an exciting event of intertidal sampling at Porok Beach. The Summer Course, organised by the Faculty of Biology UGM, aims to provide an immersive learning experience for young researchers, students, and enthusiasts interested in tropical biodiversity and sustainable development. This year’s programme has attracted participants from diverse backgrounds, encouraging cross-cultural cooperation and knowledge exchange.
Promote conservation of the Lake
7. Releasing freshwater fish fry at Widom Park Lake UGM to celebrate the anniversary of the Faculty of Law.
Sources: https:// wisdompark.ugm.ac.id/2023/11/20/dies-natalis-fakultas-hukum-ke-76-bersama-bapak-mahfud-md-menkopolhukam-melepas-ikan-di-danau-bijak-wisdom-park/
The Coordinating Minister for Political, Legal and Security Affairs, Prof Dr H. M. Mahfud MD, together with the UGM Rector, Dean of the Faculty of Law, UGM Residence General Manager, Padi Reborn Band, and a number of alumni from the Faculty of Law UGM, conducted a fish release at Wisdom Park lake. In this case, the campus conserves fish by releasing 1,946 catfish, 1,949 tilapia, and 2,022 pomfret.
8. UGM Cares to Take Real Action with Wisdom Park Clean-Up Activity
UGM Peduli carried out the first work programme activity which was cleaning around Wisdom Park. The aim was to clean the lake and river from inorganic waste and make biopores. Making biopores can also save energy and water usage.
References:
- Promote conservation of the River
- Promote Conservation of Sea and Marine Resources
- Matalabiogama Organises Turtle Conservation Education at Pelangi Beach
- Coral Reef Conservation by KKN-PPM UGM 2023 Students in Enggano Island, North Bengkulu
- Mangrove Conservation and Clean Beach
- Participants of the 6th International Summer Course on Tropical Biodiversity
- Releasing freshwater fish fry at Widom Park Lake UGM to celebrate the anniversary of the Faculty of Law
- Wisdom Park Clean-Up Activity