UGM is directly involved in SDG policy development by supporting government and NGO initiatives through poverty- and stunting-reduction programs, nationwide community service deployments, and expert policy assistance from PSPPR and CPPS in producing SDG-aligned regional plans and evaluations.

UGM participates in cross-sectoral SDG dialogue through special policy classes for government officials and multi-stakeholder events such as SDG Talk, ICERM 2024, and various forums that engage researchers, government, industry, and NGOs in sustainability discussions.