The distinguished speakers included Dr. Colin Kuehl from Northern Illinois University (USA), Prof. Dr. Novel A. Lyndon from Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (Malaysia), Prof. Y.M. Dorien Kartikawangi from Atma Jaya Catholic University (Indonesia), Dr. Phan Thị Hồng Xuân, represented by Mr. Vo Lap Phuc from Vietnam National University (Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam), and Rino Ardhian Nugroho, S.Sos., M.T.I., Ph.D. from Universitas Sebelas Maret (Indonesia).

The event started with an opening speech by Septyanto Galan Prakoso, S.I.P., M.Sc., Chairman of ICOSAPS 2024, followed by Prof. Dr. Fitria Rahmawati, S.Si., M.Si., Vice-Rector for Academic and Research Affairs at UNS. Both highlighted the critical importance of collaboration in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) for a more sustainable future. The conference featured two plenary sessions addressing key topics related to the SDGs.

In the first session, Dr. Colin Kuehl emphasized the significance of “Sustainability Literacy” as a driving force for promoting sustainable actions in developing countries. He stressed the need to evaluate educational systems to enhance environmentally friendly practices. Following this, Prof. Dr. Novel A. Lyndon explored the issue of illegal immigration and its relation to SDG 10, focusing on the role of migrants in the economy and the challenges of border control, with Malaysia as a case study.

The second session featured Prof. Y.M. Dorien Kartikawangi, who discussed the impact of digitalization on rural resilience and sustainable development through effective communication strategies that spur concrete action. Mr. Vo Lap Phuc presented on the role of ASEAN youth in advancing SDGs through digital platforms, emphasizing the strengthening of ASEAN identity and active political participation. The session concluded with Rino Ardhian Nugroho, S.Sos., M.T.I., Ph.D. from UNS, who shared insights on the smart city concept as a support mechanism for achieving SDGs in Indonesia, focusing on health, clean energy, and sustainable urban development. “This concept aims to foster SDG achievement through technology integration,” Rino explained.

ICOSAPS 2024 concluded with reflections on the essential contributions of academic institutions, government policies, and youth engagement in driving sustainable change. The conference underscored the importance of international collaboration for a fairer and more sustainable future.

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Dr. Yuyun Sunesti, Chairman of ICOSAPS, said that this international event aims to be a medium for exchanging multi-perspectives ideas and the latest research output. These perspectives from academics, researchers, and policymakers are expected to answer the latest issues surrounding various transformation topics that occurred during the world crises period, especially dealing with the Covid-19 pandemic over the past three years. Further, this activity also aims to initiate further scientific relations opportunities among academicians, researchers, and policymakers on an international scale. “The demands to adapt to new conditions post Covid-19 pandemic have forced numerous academics, researchers, and policymakers to find new adaptive and innovative solutions to facilitate adaptation process and avoiding social turmoil that paralyzes the community and national livelihood,” she said.

Furthermore, Dr. Yuyun Sunesti also said that this event became a strategic forum for participants to discover new issues, exchange thoughts, and establish new networks among academics, researchers, and policymakers. This effort aims to find constructive solutions for the community to recover and become more resilient from the various crises affecting communities and countries today and in the future. “The research articles presented by the participants, both directly in person and through video recordings, in this conference will be published in reputable journals and proceedings partner. These journals and proceedings were indexed by various institutions, detailed as follows 9 (nine) SINTA accredited national journals, 1 (one) SCOPUS indexed journal, and indexed international proceedings,” said Dr. Yuyun Sunesti.

The ICOPAS 2022 is fully supported by 4 (four) study program associations, namely the Indonesian Association of International Relations (AIHII), the Indonesian Association of Sociology Study Programs (APSSI), the Indonesian Association for Public Administration (IAPA), and the Association of Higher Education in Communication Sciences (Aspikom).

Moreover, the ICOSAPS 2022 is the 7^th conference in this series hosted by FISIP UNS and is attended by more than 250 participants from various regional and global higher education institutions. Some international participants are from Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Taiwan, Pakistan, China, South Korea, Australia, and Spain. Humas UNS

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