The tree planting was conducted after Gibran Rakabuming Raka led the International Volunteer Day Ceremony in front of the dr. Prakosa Rectorate Building UNS.

The ceremony was participated by a group of SAR volunteers and TNI/Polri personnel in Surakarta.

In the tree planting ceremony, Gibran Rakabuming Raka was accompanied by the Vice-Mayor of Surakarta Teguh Prakosa, Vice-Rector for Research and Innovation Affairs UNS, Prof. Kuncoro Diharjo, and Tawang as the representative from Eka Tjipta Foundation (ETF).

“Hopefully, this tree could add to the green impression. Moreover, the green area is one of disaster mitigation efforts performed in Surakarta,” Gibran Rakabuming Raka stated.

In the official release received by uns.ac.id, the Chairman of Eka Tjipta Foundation, Hong Tjhin, explained that the tree seeds planted in UNS Reservoir are a starting step of more than 1,000 tree seeds planting in the city.

The tree seed provided is also supported by the green area and protection of Surakarta. The trees planted on this occasion are Bougainville, mahogany, and many other kinds of plants.

“There are more than 1,000 tree seeds provided. Planting is the simplest effort but effective in maintaining the city’s green spaces, taking care of the environment, and fighting climate change. Almost all people can be involved in performing (tree planting),” Hong Tjhin stated.

The tree-planting ceremony is expected to provide continuous benefits for the surrounding community.

“All parties participated in taking care of the trees. Almost all people could be involved. It will be good if the volunteerism can be translated into tree planting and caring activities.” Humas UNS

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The webinar was also attended by the Vice-Rector for Planning, Partnership, Business, and Information Affairs UNS, Prof. Dr.rer.nat. Sajidan, M.Si., Mayor of Surakarta, Gibran Rakabuming Raka, and Dr. Ir. Apik Karyana, the Chief of Planning Bureau Ministry of Environment and Forestry, who represented Alue Dohong, Ph.D.

The webinar was opened by an opening remark from Gibran Rakabuming Raka, who encouraged the young generation to be actively involved in sustainable development, especially university students who have a crucial role in the acceleration of development in various sectors. “Let’s unite our determination, young generation, for the future,” he stated.

In line with the Mayor of Surakarta, Prof. Sajidan also stated that the young generation has a vital role in facing the issues caused by the Covid-19 pandemic, especially through sustainable development. The young generation’s role in solving pandemic-related issues and climate change issues also became a topic of speech in the United Nations General Assembly by Korean musicians.

“The World is expecting many initiatives from young people as we are looking forward to improving human life and the natural world by 2030 through Sustainable Development Goals,” Prof. Sajidan stated.

The webinar continued with a material presentation on the objectives of sustainable development in Indonesia by Dr. Ir. Apik Karyana and the role of Higher Education in achieving SDGs Program by Pandu Purwandaru, Ph.D., in his ‘Educational Institution Engagement in SDGs Program’ presentation.

Carolina P. Ariza shared a different perspective and shared the young generation’s participation in the agri-food sector, especially in creating food innovation for a better future. Through this webinar, the collaboration between UNS and its stakeholders, such as the Ministry of Environment and Forestry RI, Surakarta Municipal Government, and the United Nations, could speed up the implementation of SDGs. Humas UNS

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