Indonesian Diversity in Frame of the 3rd National Student Leaders on Sustainability Meeting

NSLSM

10 October 2023

Indonesian Diversity in Frame of the 3rd National Student Leaders on Sustainability Meeting Since 2021, UI GreenMetric has been holding national and international seminars intended for students of UIGM member universities. This step is an effort to develop a sustainability mindset and realize concrete programs starting from the campus scale. This year is the 3rd National Student Leaders on Sustainability Meeting which was attended by 74 participants from 43 universities. It is hoped that this activity can become a medium in preparing a generation of future leaders who have a sustainability mindset. Padjadjaran University is the host for the 3rd National Student Leaders on Sustainability Meeting. The series of activities took place on 4-6 September 2023, which included workshops, FGDs, and environmental actions. Participants from various regions in Indonesia started arriving on September 4th, 2023 noon. Welcoming gathering and introductory session in the evening at Resto Taman Melati Jatinangor marked the start of the 3rd National Student Leaders on Sustainability Meeting’s activities.

Group Photo of All Participants of the 3rd National Student Leaders on Sustainability Meeting with Traditional Clothing and Batik from Their respective Regions
Source: Committee’s doc

Traditional clothing and batik with various motifs were worn by participants from different regions. Fellow participant from Lampung introduced siger accessories on Lampung’s traditional clothing which is worn by women. While men wear a head covering called ikat pujuk. There were participants who also wore head coverings in other traditional men's clothing, it’s blangkon on Javanese clothing, lomar which is a Baduy headband, and udeng from Bali. Various cultures, values and uniqueness of each region were displayed. All existing differences are united by the Indonesian entity. One homeland, one nation, Indonesia. By carrying the theme “Innovation, Impacts And Future Direction Of Sustainable Universities”, it’s hoped that NSLSM can provide direction in the development of innovative sustainability programs at universities. The main activities on the second day were held at Bale Santika UNPAD. The recitation of the Commitment to Protect Environment was carried out after four participants that role as representatives of the large islands in Indonesia came to the front of the stage to make thumbprints on the tree’s branches. The Tree of Hope is a symbol of the commitment of students from all over Indonesia to contribute to making the Earth greener. The 3rd National Student Leaders on Sustainability Meeting is not only a forum for creating leaders with a sustainable mindset, but also a form of diversity and richness of Indonesian culture.

Thumbprint on the Tree of Hope as a Commitment to Protect the Environment
Source: Committee’s doc

Environmental action and campus tours took place on the second day. Environmental action, including planting trees and stocking fish seeds, were carried out in the Ekoparian Leuwi Padjajaran area. The campus tour aims to introduce sustainable facilities within Padjadjaran University, such as the development of solar panels and the rectorate green-building. The end of the agenda on the second day means that the series of NSLSM activities has also ended. That afternoon, the participants returned to their respective origins. Thank you the 3rd National Student Leaders on Sustainability Meeting for bringing us together and uniting us.