National Chi Nan University, Taiwan

8th October, 2025- The EURAS Webinar Series recently hosted an insightful session titled “Sustainability and UI GreenMetric in Higher Education,” highlighting the vital role of universities in advancing global sustainability efforts. The event brought together experts and leaders in sustainability and higher education to discuss innovative frameworks and collaborative strategies for a greener future. The webinar was hosted by EURAS (Eurasian Universities Union) and featured distinguished speakers from UI GreenMetric World University Rankings, led by Dr. Vishnu Juwono, Chairperson of UI GreenMetric, and Dr. Abellia Anggi Wardhani, Vice Chairperson of UI GreenMetric. Also joining the session was Prof. Olgun Çiçek, Board Director of the International Network for Quality Assurance Agencies in Higher Education (INQAAHE), who served as both host and moderator. The session began with opening remarks delivered by Prof. Olgun Çiçek and Dr. Vishnu, who emphasized the growing importance of sustainability as a central theme in shaping the future of higher education institutions worldwide. They both underlined the shared responsibility of universities to embed sustainability into their policies, research, and community engagement. In the main presentation, Dr. Abellia introduced UI GreenMetric as a pioneering global ranking framework that promotes sustainability practices in higher education. She elaborated on the initiative’s mission, core indicators, and data submission process, explaining how it measures universities’ sustainability performance across six key areas: Setting & Infrastructure, Energy & Climate Change, Waste, Water, Transportation, and Education & Research. Dr. Abellia further highlighted UI GreenMetric’s growing influence in driving behavioral and cultural change within universities and fostering international collaboration to support the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The webinar concluded with a Q&A session moderated by Prof. Olgun Çiçek, where the questions asked centered around issues such as university collaboration, behavioral change, data validation, and critiques of higher education rankings. This engaging exchange underscored UI GreenMetric’s commitment to transparency continuous improvement, and its role as a collaborative platform supporting institutions worldwide in their sustainability journey. UI GreenMetric invites universities around the world to embrace our sustainability framework and join the global movement toward greener campuses. The data collection for UI GreenMetric World University Rankings 2025 is still open until 31 October 2025. Be part of this transformative initiative — join 1,477 universities from 95 countries already working to advance sustainability within their institutions. Written by: Riska Putri Hariyadi Galleries:

Madiun, 2 October 2025 — The Universitas Indonesia (UI), through its initiative UI GreenCityMetric, officially opened the 2025 UI GreenCityMetric Awards in Madiun, East Java. This year marks a significant milestone, with 71 cities and regencies participating—an increase from 64 in 2024—demonstrating stronger regional commitment to building a sustainable Indonesia. More than just a ranking, UI GreenCityMetric serves as a collaborative platform that brings together local governments to share best practices and drive collective progress. With six main criteria—Setting and Infrastructure, Energy and Climate Change, Waste Management, Water Management, Access and Mobility, and Governance. The ranking framework not only measures sustainability performance but also encourages real transformation toward greener, more inclusive, and resilient urban development. Dr. Vishnu Juwono, Head of UI GreenMetric, emphasized that Universitas Indonesia’s vision is to safeguard a sustainable future through various initiatives—ranging from global university rankings to city-level assessments across Indonesia. “We truly appreciate the spirit of Madiun City and its leadership for warmly hosting the 2025 UI GreenCityMetric Awards. Madiun has shown consistent commitment to sustainability, proven by its outstanding achievements in both 2024 and this year. We hope this inspires other regions to follow their example,” said Dr. Juwono. The awarding ceremony, held at Hotel Mercure Madiun, celebrated the dedication and progress of local governments in advancing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through concrete actions at the city and regency level. This event was held in a hybrid format, with participants joining both onsite and online via Zoom and YouTube Live streaming, reflecting UI GreenMetric’s inclusive and collaborative spirit. Recognizing Indonesia’s Most Sustainable Cities The top three most sustainable cities in Indonesia for 2025 exemplify strong leadership and innovation in implementing sustainability measures: 1. Surabaya City — recognized as the Most Sustainable City in Indonesia 2025 for its outstanding achievements across multiple environmental and governance criteria. 2. Madiun City — ranked second, highlighting its excellence in Access and Mobility and Waste Management. 3. Semarang City — ranked third, excelling in Governance and Setting & Infrastructure. These cities stand as models of how local governments can integrate sustainability principles into daily urban management and policy implementation, directly contributing to Indonesia’s SDG agenda. Alongside these top three cities—Surabaya, Madiun, and Semarang—the UI GreenCityMetric Awards 2025 also recognized other outstanding regions that made it into the Top 10 Most Sustainable Regencies and Cities in Indonesia: Medan City, Kediri City, Salatiga City, Banjarbaru, Trenggalek Regency, Wonogiri Regency, and Magelang City. Each of these regions has demonstrated exceptional commitment, innovation, and continuous improvement in implementing sustainability principles within their local development agendas. The 1st Winners in Each Key Indicator of UI GreenCityMetric 2025 • Setting and Infrastructure: Bontang City • Energy and Climate Change: Medan City • Waste Management: Surabaya City • Water Management: Medan City • Access and Mobility: Madiun City • Governance: Semarang City UI GreenMetric Special Awards: • Best Improvement in Sustainability Performance: Banjarmasin City • Best New Participant: Malang City A Celebration of Collaboration and Local Leadership The UI GreenCityMetric Awards 2025 also celebrated the leadership and dedication of the Mayor of Madiun, who graciously welcomed the event, and Ir. Suwarno, M.Si, Head of Bappeda Madiun, who served as the Organizing Committee Chair alongside his exceptional local team. Their coordination and hospitality ensured the event’s success as a platform for partnership and shared learning among Indonesian regions. During this celebration of 71 successful collaborations among regencies and cities across Indonesia, the host city invited representatives from UI GreenMetric and regional delegations to visit TPA Winongo, one of Madiun’s exemplary waste management sites. The facility showcases the city’s ongoing efforts and innovations in improving waste management systems to address urban waste challenges effectively and sustainably. The UI GreenCityMetric Awards 2025 reaffirm the importance of city and regency governments as the frontline actors in implementing the SDGs—transforming sustainability from national policy into local action. As the initiative continues to grow, it embodies the power of collaboration, innovation, and shared learning to create a greener and more resilient Indonesia. For full ranking details, visit: https://greenmetric.ui.ac.id/city/ranking/ranking-keseluruhan-2025 Writer: Riska Putri Hariyadi Galleries:

Semarang, 30 September 2025 - Universitas Negeri Semarang (UNNES), known as a Conservation Campus and an active member of the UI GreenMetric network, continues to demonstrate its strong commitment to global sustainability efforts. This commitment was evident in the recent Empower Roadshow: Driving Sustainable Energy Transition, a hybrid seminar that engaged over 190 participants, including students, lecturers, and members of the wider community. The event was organized by the Sub-directorate of Conservation at UNNES in collaboration with PT PLN Indonesia Power and supported by the Akar Banir Indonesia Foundation. The roadshow was designed as a multi-stakeholder dialogue, bringing together academia, government, industry, and civil society to raise awareness, build synergy, and encourage youth participation in the sustainable energy transition. As a media partner, UI GreenMetric recognizes that this initiative aligns closely with its core focus areas, especially education and research, energy and climate change, and social engagement. The seminar began with an opening speech by UNNES Vice Rector I, Prof. Dr. Zaenuri, M.Si., Akt., followed by a welcome from PLN representative F. Erwin Putranto. Three main speakers shared their insights: Prof. Dr. Eng. Eniya Listiani Dewi, a national expert in renewable energy, Windy Febriasari from PLN Indonesia Power, and Prof. Samsudin Anis, Ph.D., a UNNES professor who emphasized the vital role of higher education in driving energy transformation. In addition to increasing knowledge, the seminar successfully generated practical ideas and collaboration opportunities across sectors. This shows how universities can play a key role in accelerating the national energy transition, not only through research but also through advocacy and community outreach. As a Green Campus, UNNES has consistently demonstrated leadership in implementing sustainable campus practices in Indonesia. This includes its active participation in the UI GreenMetric ranking methodology and the application of effective measures related to clean energy, green transportation, waste management, and environmental conservation within the university. UI GreenMetric appreciates initiatives like the Empower Roadshow, which contribute to strengthening the role of universities in achieving sustainability goals. Moving forward, UNNES is expected to continue inspiring other higher education institutions, both nationally and globally, to lead efforts in building a cleaner, greener, and more equitable energy future.   Written by: Riska Putri Hariyadi Galleries: