Ecuador, 9 September 2022. As one of the leading sustainability indexes on higher education, UI GreenMetric continues its national workshop series for universities around the world. The 3rd National Workshop on UI GreenMetric World University Rankings was held virtually by Universidad ECOTEC using the Zoom Meeting platform exclusively for universities in Ecuador. Not only representatives from UI GreenMetric and Universidad ECOTEC, the event was attended by a handful of stakeholders ranging from academics to the Ecuadorian Minister of Environment. The event itself is divided into 3 sessions, started from Infrastructure Management, Climate Change, Waste, Education, Water and Transportation, UI GreenMetric World Ranking of Universities, and lastly the World Campus Tour. Prof. Riri Fitri Sari delivering her speech     The opening speech was delivered by Gilda Alcívar, the Rector of Universidad ECOTEC and Prof. Dr. Ir. Riri Fitri Sari, M.Sc., M.M., the Chairperson of UI GreenMetric. The following speeches were delivered by Gustavo Manrique, Ecuador’s Minister of Environment; Juan José Yúnez, Mayor of Samborondón; and Jorge Rosillo, President of the Global Compact Ecuador. The opening remarks ended with the Signing of the Minutes of the First Sustainability Meeting and a group photo.   Discussion during the National Workshop   After the opening ceremony, the event moved to the Infrastructure Management, Climate Change, Waste, Education, Water and Transportation Session. The first presentation is delivered by M.Sc. Nancy Criollo, Director of the Sustainability Program, Escuela Superior Politécnica del Litoral; followed by Ph.D. Leonardo Izquierdo, Research Professor, Private Technical University of Loja; and Ph.D. César Alcacer, Research Professor, Universidad ECOTEC. This national workshop was moderated by Ph.D. Edgar Salas, Director of Sustainability and Innovation, Universidad ECOTEC.   Dr. Junaidi presenting about UI GreenMetric   The next session is regarding UI GreenMetric World University Rankings which were delivered by Dr. Junaidi, MA, Vice-Chair of UI GreenMetric World University Rankings and Dr. Nyoman Suwartha, S.T, M.T, M.Agr., Vice-Chair of Administration, Research, and Development, UI GreenMetric. The presentation was also delivered by Ing. Byron Ernesto Vaca Barahona Ph. D., Rector of the Escuela Superior Politécnica De Chimborazo (ESPOCH) and National Coordinator of UI GreenMetric World University Rankings Network for Universities in Ecuador. The session was closed with an invitation from the host of the next National Workshop on UI GreenMetric. The last session, World Campus Tour, was presented by Ph.D. César Alcacer, Research Professor, Universidad ECOTEC and 2 other international guest speakers.

UI GreenMetric and Universitas Esa Unggul has successfully held the Workshop on UI GreenMetric World University Rankings for Universities in LLDIKTI III on Monday, 5 September 2022. This workshop brought up the topic of “Collective actions for Transforming Sustainable Universities in the Post-Pandemic Time”. This event was conducted online through Zoom meeting and a live streaming via Universitas Esa Unggul YouTube Channel which can be accessed at the following link Lokakarya LLDIKTI UI Greenmetric - YouTube. This event was opened with remarks from important figures including: Prof. Riri Fitri Sari, M.Sc, M.M., Chairperson of the UI GreenMetric World University Rankings Dr. Ir. Arief Kusuma A.P., MBA, IPU, Rector of Universitas Esa Unggul Dr. Ir. Paristiyanti Nurwardani, MP, Head of LLDIKTI Region III   Prof. Riri Fitri Sari, M.Sc, M.M. giving her opening speech   Prof. Riri Fitri Sari, M.Sc, M.M, in her speech encouraged universities in LLDIKTI III to prepare the data that will be included in the ranking this year. Through this event, Prof. Riri hoped that all universities in the LLDIKTI III area could become universities with better infrastructure to support sustainability and the SDGs. With this, universities can show Indonesia's ability to provide the best access to education with world-class infrastructure, as well as talented lecturers and students, who are able to bring Indonesia to a higher level towards progress.     Dr. Ir. Arief Kusuma A.P., MBA, IPU, Rector, Universitas Esa Unggul gave his speech   The Rector of Universitas Esa Unggul, Dr. Ir. Arief Kusuma A.P., MBA, IPU added in his welcoming remarks, “We are all grateful to know and participate in UI GreenMetric. For Universitas Esa Unggul, UI GreenMetric can be used as a reference in providing services to stakeholders, both internal and external. By thinking about how to manage the infrastructure and campus environment, we are certainly able to create a conducive and comfortable environment for lecturers and students. UI GreenMetric has also encouraged us to be able to treat waste, water and help manage transportation in solving environmental problems that have become a world problem.”     Dr. Ir. Paristiyanti Nurwardani, MP, Head of LLDIKTI Region III giving her speech   Dr. Ir. Paristiyanti Nurwardani, MP, Head of LLDIKTI Region III, thanked Universitas Esa Unggul for facilitating the UI GreenMetric Workshop for LLDIKTI III 2022 and asked universities in LLDIKTI region III to oversee this activity every year. The purpose of UI GreenMetric is to increase awareness and future developments that can be adapted into real change and this understanding needs to be real actions so that we know and are ready to face global challenges which are very important because we are in the era of globalization, society 5.0 and Industrial Revolution 4.0 which continues to make awareness of developments in the world. Dr. Paristiyanti also encouraged universities in LLDIKTI III Region to work together with UI GreenMetric to strengthen economies based on environmental conservation. This event was then divided into three sessions. The first session featured Dr. Ruki Harwahyu, M.T, MSc, Expert Staff, UI GreenMetric, Universitas Indonesia who gave an explanation about UI GreenMetric and UI GWURN, a keynote speech by Datu Buyung Agusdhinata, Assistant Professor of School of Sustainability, College of Global Futures, Arizona State University (ASU). The second session featured best practices of the Management of Structuring and Infrastructure, Energy and Climate Change, and Waste. The speakers in this second session were Dr. Ir Budhi M. Suyitno., IPM, Dean of the Faculty of Engineering, Universitas Pancasila (Minister of Transportation of the Republic of Indonesia 2001 who presented "Management of Setting and Infrastructure" and Prof. Dr. Amany Lubis, MA, Rector, UIN Syarif Hidayatullah Jakarta who presented "Management of Energy and Climate Change” The third session featured topics of Water Management, Transportation, and Education and Research. The speakers for this session include: Dr. Wani Devita Gunardi, Sp.MK.(K), Rector, Universitas Kristen Krida Wacana, discussing “Water Management”. Prof. Dr. Ir. Kadarsah Suryadi, DEA, Rector, Universitas Trisakti discussing “Transportation Management”. Dr. Muhammad Fachruddin Arrozi, SE, Ak., M.Sc., Vice Rector for Research Development and Innovation, Universitas Esa Unggul discussing "Education and Research Management".  

After the success of the first UI GreenMetric Online Course on Sustainability which took place in 7 countries, UI GreenMetric proudly presents a new Online Course specifically intended for Indonesian students. This online course is a collaboration between UI GreenMetric with 17 universities in Indonesia such as Universitas Diponegoro, Universitas Padjadjaran, Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember, Universitas Syiah Kuala, Telkom University, Universitas Pattimura, Universitas Palangka Raya, Universitas Lampung, Universitas Negeri Surabaya, Institut Teknologi Nasional Bandung, Universitas Sam Ratulangi, Universitas Gadjah Mada, Universitas Pancasila, UIN Syarif Hidayatullah Jakarta, Universitas Sebelas Maret, Universitas Sriwijaya, and Universitas Muhammadiyah Malang. The opening session for this online course was held on Thursday, 8 September 2022 at 14.00 WIB through zoom meeting. The online course was started with welcome remarks from Prof. Dr. Ir. Riri Fitri Sari as the Chairperson of UI GreenMetric. She said, “Having a goal to be able to achieve a common goal to learn best practices and put them into practice immediately to create a better Indonesian economy in the future that helps us and achieve the top six ranking for the world's economy by 2045”. The opening remark was then followed by Prof. Dr. Ir Ambariyanto MSc. As the National Coordinator of UI GreenMetric World University Rankings Network (UIGWURN) for Universities in Indonesia. Prof. Ambariyanto mentioned, “Online course activities have tried to run and provide experience for students to have an experience in a period of education outside the study program. Together with the presence of the SDGs, we must move together to achieve common goals and for students to be able to play an active role in implementing the SDGs and be able to expand the networking of students” and continued by Remarks from Rectors and Vice Rector from 13 Universities. In the next session, Dr. Junaidi, M.A., as Vice-Chair of Program, Communication, and Partnership explained the Lecture Session that all the participants will join in the next few meetings, by explaining the module and the schedule of each session. All the participants are grouped into 12 groups. Students' groups The second session is led by Mr. Iwan Juwana from ITENAS Bandung as the National Coordinator of The UI GreenMetric Online Course on Sustainability of SDGs Practices in Indonesia. He explained how to use Moodle in the online course of future activities and continued with the discussion and question and answer session of this session to make sure and clear all the participants already understand about how to use and operate Moodle in the future.   The Explanation of How to Use the Moodle of UI GreenMetric Online Course on Sustainability of SDGs Practices in Indonesia by Mr. Iwan Juwana to all the participants The third session is the session to disscuss about the first session of the online course and started by watching a video that was created by Prof. Zuzy Anna (Universitas Padjadjaran) and Prof. Dr. M. Baiquni, M.A. (Universitas Gadjah Mada) about Course 1: Introduction and discussed Human, Nature, and Sustainable Development.   Prof. Dr. M. Baiquni, M.A. (Universitas Gadjah Mada) Prof. Zuzy Anna (Universitas Padjadjaran) This event was closed by Dr. Junaidi, M.A., as Vice-Chair of Program, Communication, and Partnership. It was hoped that this online course can become a discussion forum whose results can be implemented by the UI GreenMetric Online Course on Sustainability of SDGs Practices in Indonesia in the future. We would like to say thank you to all lecturers and PICs who are involved in this online course activity and willing to help run and become lecturers in this online course activity, salute to Iwan Juwana, Ph.D and Dr. Didin Agustian Permadi from Institut Teknologi Bandung (ITENAS Bandung), Muhammad Arief Nugroho, S.T., M.T. and Muhammad Sukoco from Telkom University, Prof. Dra. Yayi Suryo Prabandari, M.Si., Ph.D., Prof. Dr. M. Baiquni, M.A., and Bachtiar Arif Pambudi from Universitas Gajah Mada (UGM), Ir Putu Rudy Satiawan, MSc, Dr. Susi A. Wilujeng, and Lina from Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember (ITS), Rukuh Setiadi, S.T., MEM.,Ph.D., Prof. Dr.Ing. Wiwandari Handayani, S.T., M.T., MPS, AND Dr. Dessy Ariyanti from Universitas Diponegoro (UNDIP), Prof. Amelia Fauzia, Ph.D, Dr. Hari Hendarto, Ph.D., Sp.PD-KEMD., Prof. Dr. Lily Surraya Eka Putri, M.Env.Stud., and Prof. Dr. Hj. Amany Lubis, M.A. from Universitas Islam Negeri Jakarta (UIN Jakarta), Unang Mulkhan, MBA., Ph.D, Mochamad Firman Ghazali, S.Pd., M.T., Dr. Henky Mayaguezz, S.Pi., M.T., M.Sc, Dr. Tumiar Katarina Manik, M.Sc, and Novriyanti, S.Hut., M.Si from Universitas Lampung, Dra. Thathit Manon Andini, M.Hum, Prof. Dr. Syamsul Arifin, and Drs. Soeparto, M.Pd. from Universitas Muhammadiyah Malang, Prof. Zuzy Anna and Dr. Teguh Husodo, MSi from Universitas Padjadjaran, Dr. Sjafiatul Mardliyah, MA, A'yunin Sofro, Ph.D, Dra. Winarsih, M.Kes, Junaidi Budi Prihanto, Ph.D., Prof. Dr. Nurhasan, M.Kes, Nadi Suprapto, Ph.D, Dr. Sri Setyo Iriani, M.M., and Dr. Sujarwanto, M.Pd from Universitas Negeri Surabaya, Dr. Alexandra Hukom, S.E, M.Si, Dr. Mutia Evi Khristi, SH, M.H., and Nina Yulianti, SP, M.Si, Ph.D from Universitas Palangka Raya, Dr. A.Netty Siahaya,M.Si. from Universitas Pattimura, Prof. Dr. Edie Toet Hendratno, S.H, M.Si, FCBArb, Prof. Dr. Sri Widyastuti, SE., MM., Dr. apt. Novi Yantih, M.SI., Prof. Dr. apt. Syamsudin, M.Biomed, Dr. Ir. Budhi Muliawan Suyitno, IPM, and Dr. Dede Lia Zariatin from Universitas Pancasila, Prof. Dr. Ir. Grevo Soleman Gerung, M.Sc. and Susan Marlein Mambu, PhD from Universitas Sam Ratulangi, Dr. Lukman Hakim and Prof. Dr. Ir. Prabang Setyono,M.Si.,C.EIA.,IPM from Universitas Sebelas Maret (UNS), Khairani, SH, M.Hum., Suraiya, S.T, L.LM, MT, and Dr. Rina Suryani Oktari, S.Kep., M.Si from Universitas Syiah Kuala, Budhi Setiawan, ST., MT., PhD. and Dr. Muhammad Ichsan Hadjri, M.M., from Universitas Sriwijaya.

The Workshop on UI GreenMetric for Universities in Central Part of Indonesia 2022 was held on Thursday, 25 August 2022 at 08.00 WIB or 09.00 WITA on hybrid through zoom meeting, held a held a workshop titled “Moving Together Toward a Sustainable and Legal Entity State University”. This workshop also invited the Governor of Bali Province Dr. Ir. I Wayan Koster, M.M. that represented by Prof. Dr. drh. I Made Damriyasa as Coordinator of the Bali Provincial Government Development Expert Group and attended by Rector of Universitas Udayana Prof. Dr. Ir. I Nyoman Gde Antara, M.Eng, IPU on-site and opened the event. This event also was attended online by the Chairperson of the UI GreenMetric World University Rankings, Prof. Dr. Ir. Riri Fitri Sari, M.Sc., M.M. that explained the activities of UI GreenMetric. The opening from Prof. Dr. drh. I Made Damriyasa was then followed by opening remarks from University Prof. Dr. Ir. I Nyoman Gde Antara, M.Eng, IPU as Rector of Universitas Udayana and Prof. Dr. Ir. Riri Fitri Sari as the Chairperson of UI GreenMetric   Prof. Dr. drh. I Made Damriyasa as Coordinator of the Bali Provincial Government Development Expert Group The first speech was represented by Prof. Dr. drh. I Made Damriyasa as Coordinator of the Bali Provincial Government Development Expert Group that explained Bali’s regional development policies and programs in support of a green campus. The first point is Bali had five priorities sector that had been supported by the development of land, sea, and air infrastructure that is integrated and connected. The second point is about policy direction and regulation of a clean natural environment that is supported by the transformation strategy of the Bali Economy. This event in total features 7 speakers. The first session and also the first speaker discussed UI GreenMetric and the Explanation of UI GreenMetric and UI GWON (UI GreenMetric World University Ranking Network), UI GreenMetric Indicators, and Questionnaires that was delivered by Prof. Ir. Gunawan Tjahjono, M.Arch., Ph.D., UI GreenMetric Expert Member, Universitas Indonesia and moderated by Prof. Ir. Ida Ayu Astarini,M.Sc.,PhD., as Coordinator of the Master of Environmental Science study program of Universitas Udayana.   Prof. Ir. Gunawan Tjahjono, M.Arch., Ph.D., Expert Member of UI GreenMetric, Universitas Indonesia   The second session featured 3 speakers that discussed Setting and Infrastructure Management, Energy, Climate Change, and Waste and was moderated by I Nyoman Satya Kumara, M.Sc.,PhD., UI GreenMetric team of Universitas Udayana. The first speaker for the second session is Prof. Dr. Ir. I Nyoman Gde Antara, M.Eng., IPU. The Rector of Universitas Udayana explained and discussed Setting and Infrastructure Management. The second speaker for the second session is Ir. Chairul Hudaya, M.Eng., PhD., IPM. Rector of the Universitas Teknologi Sumbawa that explained and discussed Energy Management and Climate Change. The third speaker and also the last speaker in the second session is Prof. Dr. I Nyoman Jampel, M.Pd. Rector of the Universitas Pendidikan Ganesha that represented by Dr. I Ketut Sudiana, M.Kes. Head of LPPM Universitas Pendidikan Ganesha that explained and discussed about Waste Management.   Prof. Dr. Ir. I Nyoman Gde Antara, M.Eng., IPU., Rector, Universitas Udayana   Ir. Chairul Hudaya, M.Eng., PhD., IPM., Rector, Universitas Teknologi Sumbawa   Dr. I Ketut Sudiana, M.Kes. Head of LPPM, Universitas Pendidikan Ganesha   The third session featured 3 speakers that discussed Water Management, Transportation, and Education and Research, and was moderated by Prof. Dewa Made Priyantha Wedagama, M.T.,M.Sc.,PhD,, UI GreenMetric team of Universitas Udayana. The first speaker for the third session is Prof. Dr. Muhammad Zamrun Firihu, M.Si., M.Sc., Rector of Universitas Halu Oleo that explained and discussed Water Management. The second speaker for the third session is Prof. Drs. Hamdan Juhannis, M.A, Ph.D Rector of Universitas Islam Negeri Alauddin Makassar that represented by Dr. H. Supardin, M.H.I. Head of the Center for Islamic Civilization in South Sulawesi at the Institute for Research and Community Service, Universitas Islam Negeri Alauddin Makassar explained and discussed transportation management. The third speaker, and also the last speaker in the third session is Prof. Dr. Deitje Adolfien Katuuk, M.Pd Rector of Universitas Negeri Manado that represented by Prof. Dr. Orbanus Naharia, M.Si. Vice Rector for Academic Affairs explained and discussed Education Management of Universitas Negeri Manado.   Prof. Dr. Muhammad Zamrun Firihu, M.Si., M.Sc., Rector of Universitas Halu Oleo   Dr. H. Supardin, M.H.I. Head of the Center for Islamic Civilization in South Sulawesi at the Institute for Research and Community Service, Universitas Islam Negeri Alauddin Makassar   Prof. Dr. Orbanus Naharia, M.Si. Vice Rector for Academic Affairs explained and discussed Education Management of Universitas Negeri Manado.   This event was closed by Prof. Dr. Ir. I Nyoman Gde Antara, M.Eng., IPU. Rector of Universitas Udayana and Chairperson of the UI GreenMetric World University Rankings Prof. Dr. Ir. Riri Fitri Sari, M.Sc., M.M. It is hoped that with this workshop, it can become a discussion forum whose results can be implemented on their respective campuses.   Full event agendas are available to watch on https://youtu.be/urA-xCQjU_U

UI GreenMetric held the 3rd National Workshop of UI GreenMetric for Universities in Thailand on Tuesday, 23 August 2022 from 9 AM–12 PM local time via Zoom meeting. This event was also streamed live on UI GreenMetric YouTube Channel. The event was hosted by Mahidol University, one of the leading educational institutions in Thailand and was attended by Prof. Dr. Ir. Riri Sari, Chairperson of UI GreenMetric; Dr. Junaidi, M.A., Vice-Chair of Program, Communication, and Partnership; Prof. Ir. Gunawan Tjahjono, M.Arch., Ph.D., UI GreenMetric Expert Member of Research and Development; Asst. Prof. Ekkachai Mahaek, Ph.D., Acting Vice President for Environment and Sustainable Chiang Mai University; Associate Professor Kitikorn Charmondusit, PhD, Development of Mahidol University; and Assist. Prof. Klairung Samart, PhD, Assistant President for the Division of Computational Science, Prince of Songkla University, Thailand. The event aimed to promote UI GreenMetric as well as encouraging sustainability in universities in Thailand.   Opening speech by Development of Mahidol University Associate Professor Kitikorn Charmondusit, Ph.D.   The opening speech was delivered by Associate Professor Kitikorn Charmondusit, Ph.D. “UI GreenMetric World University Ranking was conducted by Universitas Indonesia which has been a member of the international ranking expert group since 2010. This ranking uses 6 environmental indicators to observe the current green and sustainable policy and to support the development of policy to prevent climate change and affect environmental sustainability,” said the Associate Professor in his speech. “In 2021, there were 956 participating universities including 39 Thai universities. The ranking has motivated them to improve sustainability and environmental performance,” he added. The impacts of UI GreenMetric has become a driving force in initiating the National Workshop of UI GreenMetric for University in Thailand.   Opening speech by Prof. Riri, introducing UI GreenMetric to University in Thailand.   The next speech was delivered by Prof Riri, the Chairperson of UI GreenMetric. “I think this meeting will energize us to start working in our university to make sure our work is providing hard work for our students and healthy learning conditions. I'm sure you will come up with an idea to conserve our culture, creating the best impact for our society,” she added. During her speech, she presented the upcoming agenda of UI GreenMetric. She also invited Thai campuses to participate in The 8th International Workshop on UI GreenMetric (IWGM) 2022 hosted by National Pingtung University of Science and Technology (NPUST), which will be held on 27-29 September 2022.   Opening speech by Dr. Junaidi, introducing UI GreenMetric to University in Thailand.   The following speech was delivered by UI GreenMetric Vice-Chair of Program, Communication, and Partnership Dr. Junaidi, M.A. In his speech, he presented the vision, missions as well as the profile of UI GreenMetric. Strategic partnership on sustainability is one of the key features of UI GreenMetric.  “Last year, we had 956 universities in 80 countries with most participants coming from Asia. The second and third largest are from Europe and South America,” he added. Not only that, campuses also play an important role in introducing sustainability. “We hope campuses can be an agent of change to promote sustainable development for the society,” he mentioned.   Presentation of UI GreenMetric participants’ performance in 2021   Next, the presentation of UI GreenMetric indicators and data process submission was delivered by UI GreenMetric Expert Member of Research and Development Prof. Ir. Gunawan Tjahjono, M.Arch., Ph.D. The first topic is the performance report of participating universities in 2021. The performance is divided into 3 categories sorted from the best to least best, which include gold, silver, and bronze. From the ranking, universities in Thailand are doing great in UI GreenMetric University Ranking. Next, the indicators of UI GreenMetric are improving yearly and universities in Thailand are doing well in each indicator.   Assistant President for the Division of Computational Science, Prince of Songkla University Assist. Prof. Klairung Samart P.h.D presenting the facilities in Prince of Songkla University.   After the opening speech and remarks, the event continued with the next session, which was a sharing session of green campus’ best practices in Thailand. The first speaker for this session is Assistant President for the Division of Computational Science, Prince of Songkla University Assist. Prof. Klairung Samart P.h.D. During her presentation, Prof. Samart emphasized on the implementation of UI GreenMetric indicators in Prince of Songkla University. She also mentioned the green and sustainability facilities. The next speaker was Acting Vice President for Environment and Sustainable Chiang Mai University Asst. Prof. Ekkachai Mahaek, PhD. Like the previous presentation, he delivered the facilities and sustainable practices in his campus.   Acting Vice President for Environment and Sustainable Chiang Mai University Asst. Prof. Ekkachai Mahaek, PhD presenting the facilities in Chiang Mai University   For more information and recording of the event, you may access https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BTzgxTsNF8k

On 15 August 2022, UI GreenMetric held a meeting with the Education Attaché from the Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia (KBRI) for Asia & Australia Region, Kantor Dagang dan Ekonomi Indonesia (KDEI) Sosbud Taiwan, and PPI Taiwan at 10.00 AM local time via Zoom meeting. The meeting was attended by Prof. Dr. Ir. Riri Fitri Sari, Chairperson of UI GreenMetric and Dr. Junaidi, Vice-Chair of Program, Communication, and Partnership of UI GreenMetrics. The meeting was also attended by Education Attachés from various KBRI, such as KBRI for Riyadh, and others from Asia, Australia, New Zealand & Oceania region. The main discussion of the meeting was to introduce UI GreenMetric and its programs to the education attachés as well as to increase Indonesia’s global reputation in pushing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). “On the eve of 17 August, our National Independence Day, we would like to introduce you of UI GreenMetric, its international reputation and its role in commemorating Indonesia in the global stage using soft diplomacy by using Indonesia-made index to rank sustainability, proven in 956 universities from 80 countries,” said the Chairperson in her opening remark. The next speech was delivered by Dr. Junaidi, the Vice-Chair of Program, Communication, and Partnership. “UI GreenMetric is the first and only index, made in Indonesia, in the field of campus sustainability. Not only sustainability in universities, we are also developing our index to rank the SGDs in cities and districts,” he added. After the opening remarks, Prof. Ir. Gunawan Tjahjono, Expert Member of UI GreenMetric, presented a glimpse of UI GreenMetric, its vision and mission, methodology, benefits, and other aspects to the audience. Following the introduction from the UI GreenMetric team, the event continued with a feedback session. Few responses were raised, with the first one coming from Mr. Badrus Sholeh, Education Attaché of KBRI Riyadh, regarding the list of UI GreenMetric university participants. Mr. Badrus Sholeh also looked forward to promoting UI GreenMetric in Saudi Arabia. Partnerships and collaborations between UI GreenMetric with universities to improve sustainability is wide open. For more information regarding our services, kindly access the following link https://greenmetric.ui.ac.id/about/welcome. Figure. UI GreenMetric Socialization with Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia for Asia and Australia   Figure. UI GreenMetric Socialization with Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia for New Zealand and Oceania Region

The Infrastructure and Campus Environment working group workshop: “Green Campus as An Implementation of Sustainable Environment” was held for 2 days, from 27 to 28 July 2022, which was carried out in a hybrid manner, either face-to-face or directly or through a zoom meeting platform hosted by the Indonesian Islamic University Universitas Islam Indonesia (UII), in collaboration with the Infrastrcuture and Campus Environment Task Force (Tim TILIK) of UI GreenMetric, held a workshop titled “Green Campus as Implementation of Sustainable Environment” from 27th to 28th July 2022. This event was held hybrid through Zoom and on-site at the 2nd Floor of the East Wing of the Prof. Public Lecture Building. Dr. Sardjito. M.P.H., UII Campus, Jogjakarta, Indonesia. This event was attended online by the Chairperson of the UI GreenMetric World University Rankings, Prof. Dr. Ir. Riri Fitri Sari, M.Sc., M.M and the Indonesian National Coordinator of UI GreenMetric World University Rankings, Prof. Dr. Ir. Ambariyanto. UII Rector Prof. Fathul Wahid, S.T., M.Sc., Ph.D attended this meeting on-site and opened the event.   Dr. -Ing Ir. Ilya Fadjar Mahalika, M.A., IAI., delivering his session   The first speech was given by the Rector of the UII Prof. Fathul Wahid, S.T., M.Sc., Ph.D. In his speech, he first explained about the history of the UII campus. Furthermore, discussing the concept of a green campus, there are two choices given. The first is that the green campus will only be framed as a kind of symbol or jargon, and the second is that the green campus is used as the basis for thinking about building a green culture. Prof. Fathul Wahid advised to choose the second option so that it is hoped that our horizon will expand so that we are not easily trapped. He also pointed out that with the first option, the horizon for a green campus will be narrowed, confined by public votes, rankings, and so on. The opening from Prof. Fathul Wahid was then followed by opening remarks from Prof. Dr. Ambariyanto as the Indonesian National Coordinator of UI GreenMetric World University Rankings Network (UIGWURN) and Prof. Dr. Ir. Riri Fitri Sari as the Chairperson of UI GreenMetric. The first day featured 6 speakers. The first speaker discussed the Green Campus: Infrastructure, Space, and Digitalization which was delivered by Dr.-Ing. Ir. Ilya Fadjar Maharika, M.A., IAI., Head of the Planning and Development Agency/Idea House/Sustainability Office, UII. The second speaker discussed the Application of Building Information Modeling in the Campus Environment which was delivered by Danang Adi Kresnata, ST. from the Office of the Management of Campus Facilities for the Waqf Foundation, the Islamic University of Indonesia. While the third speaker discussed Zero Waste Implementation in the Campus Environment, which was delivered by Aris Hartaman, ST., M.T. as Secretary of Green and Sustainability, Telkom University. The fourth speaker discussed the Implementation of Flora Conservation as a Strategy for Strengthening the Role of Green Campuses to Create a Comfortable, Beautiful, and Healthy Campus Environment. Dr. Ir. Amin Retnoningsih, M.Sc., as Head of the Technical Implementation Unit for Conservation Development, State University of Semarang. The fifth speaker discussed the Application of Green Building Features in Buildings at UII which was delivered by Ar.Tony Kunto Wibisono Ir.M.T. GP., Lecturer of the Department of Architecture,, Faculty of Civil Engineering and Planning, UII. While the sixth speaker discussed UI GreenMetric, the Campus Environment and Infrastructure Team (TILIK), Spatial Planning and infrastructure at Indonesian Universities, which was delivered by Dr. Ruki Harwahyu, M.T, MSc. Expert Member of Data, System, and IT, UI GreenMetric World University Rankings Network.   Group photo at the end of the event on the second day   While the second day on July 28, 2022 was opened with remarks and the Opening of the Executive Secretary of UII, Dr. Raden Bagus Fajriya Hakim, S.Si., M.Sc. and Speech by the Vice Chair of the UI GreenMetric World University Rankings by Junaidi, M.A. After that, the second day featured group discussions on two topics, namely topic 1: Sharing good practices for planning, managing, and digitizing campus infrastructure. while topic 2: Sharing good practices in implementing the Green Building vision. This event was closed by the Vice Chancellor for Resources and Career Development UII Dr. Zaenal Arifin, M.Si and Chair of the UI GreenMetric World University Rankings Prof. Dr. Ir. Riri Fitri Sari, M.Sc., M.M. It is hoped that with this workshop, it can become a discussion forum whose results can be implemented on their respective campuses.

The UI GreenMetric World University Rankings Socialization for LLDIKTI III Indonesia was held on Monday 15 August 2022 at 08.00 WIB via Zoom meeting. This socialization also invited the Heads of LLDIKTI throughout Indonesia. The aim of this event was to spread the “virus” of sustainability throughout Indonesia in universities. Meanwhile, the agenda of this socialization event was to introduce UI GreenMetric and UI GreenCity Metric, which was followed by a discussion session. This socialization was guided by Sabrina Hikmah Ramadianti, S.Si, Program, Communication and Partnership Coordinator of UI GreenMetric as the master of ceremony (MC). The event was opened with remarks by Prof. Dr. Riri Fitri Sari, M.Sc., MM. Chairperson of UIGM. In her remarks, Prof. RIri thanked and welcomed the Heads of LLDIKTI throughout Indonesia.   Prof. Dr. Riri Fitri Sari, M.Sc., MM. Chairperson of UIGM delivering her session   In her speech, Prof. Riri explained that UI GreenMetric is currently having a GreenCity Metric program. Prof. Riri hopes that this program can be a forum for collaboration between universities and cities and can be used as a standard to be applied more broadly to create the sustainable cities and universities.   After that, the main event was continued by Prof. Ir. Gunawan Tjahjoni, M.Arch., Ph.D, the Expert Member of UI GreenMetric, to explain the socialization of UI GreenMetric.   Dr Junaidi, Vice-Chair UIGM, lead the discussion   The next event is a discussion presented by Dr Junaidi, Vice-Chair of UIGM. Invited guests, especially the Higher Education Service Institution Region V Yogyakarta, said they were ready to support UI GreenMetric WUR. He hopes that the criteria can be arranged as concisely as possible so that it is easy when filling out and guidelines for the six criteria can be prepared.   Participants of the event

The 6th National Workshop on UI GreenMetric 2022 for Universities in Colombia, “A look at the ranking indicators and their relationship with the SDGs”, was held on Wednesday, 10 August 2022, at 7:30 AM local time via Zoom meeting. This workshop was hosted by 8 Colombian university (CES University, University of Antioch, University of Medellin, Pontifical Bolivarian University, National University, EAFIT University, Lasallian University, and EIA University). The target audiences for this workshop are working teams from universities that participate in the ranking of UI GreenMetric sustainability campuses as well as members of the academic community who are interested in environmental management issues, green and sustainable campuses or eco campuses. This workshop has a specific object discussing: Propose solutions to the challenges of meeting the SDGs, framed in the field of action the GreenMetric theme Identify the direct relationship of some of the GreenMetric form theme indicators with some of the goals of some of the SDGs Analyze issues that do not have completeness in all dimensions of sustainable development. Greetings and welcome to the workshop and presentation of the moments of the workshop from Lina Marcela Rozo León   The first speech at this event was delivered by Lina Marcela Rozo León, Coordinator of the Environmental Management System of EAFIT University. The second speech was delivered by Prof. Riri Fitri Sari, the Chairperson of UI GreenMetric who discussed world university ranking and its projection towards the sustainable university and accompanied by Dr. Junaidi, Vice Chairperson of UI GreenMetric Ranking who also attended this event via a zoom meeting.   Dr Junaidi, Vicechairman of UI GreenMetric delivering his session about The ranking metric   In addition, there were remarks by representatives from each university organizers including Dr. Jaime Alberto Romero, professor of the Universidad del Bosque Dr. Freddy Franco, professor of the National University of Colombia who discussed the evolution and projection of ranking in Colombia. Dr. Ricardo Taborda Rios, Dean of the School of Applied Sciences and Engineering of the EAFIT University discussed the Opening of the 6th National Workshop UI GM 2022. Dr. Mónica Pinilla Roncancio – Director of the Center for Sustainable Development for Latin America and the Caribbean (CODS) discussed the SDG Conference in Colombia. Edwin Andrés Mora Aristizabal, Environmental Professional University of Antioquia Daniel Valencia, Head of Sustainability EIA University also gave a speech at this event and the last one was closing which was closed by Juan Camilo Vélez Taborda, Unilasallist Teacher.

Jambi, 19 July 2022. UI GreenMetric held the National Workshop for Religious Islamic Higher Education (PTKI)  in Universitas Islam Negeri Sulthan Thaha Saifuddin Jambi (UIN Jambi) on 19 July 2022. The event was conducted online using the Zoom Meeting and Youtube live stream on UI GreenMetric YouTube channel. The main theme of this workshop was “Trans Integration as Universities’ Transformation For Achieving SDGs.” “Today, we encourage our colleagues at UIN Jambi to participate in online course collaboration with 7 countries and look up to Indonesian students who collaborated with students in Ecuador and Colombia despite the time zone differences. I congratulate and thank UIN Sultan Thaha, Mr. Su’aidi, Pak Bayu, and Ibu Rafikah for the efforts in arranging today’s workshop,” said the Chairperson of UI GreenMetric, Prof. Dr. Ir. Riri Fitri Sari, M.Sc., M.M. during her opening remarks.   The Rector of UIN Jambi, Prof. Dr. H. Su'aidi, M.A., Ph.D. in his speech explaining the paradigm of learning of UIN Jambi.   “UIN Jambi was awarded as the 20th most sustainable campus in Indonesia according to UI GreenMetric World University Rankings, on par with Bina Nusantara (Binus) and Telkom University. We also received an email from Times Higher Education World University,” said the Rector of Rector of UIN Jambi, Prof. Dr. H. Su'aidi, M.A., Ph.D. in his speech. He also gave insights regarding the learning paradigm at UIN Jambi. Assistant to the Governor of Jambi, Doktor Doni Iskandar, M.P. in his speech representing the Governor of Jambi regarding the Province’s effort in sustainable development.   The event was also attended by the Assistant to the Governor of Jambi, Dr. Doni Iskandar, M.P. “The accomplishment of SDGs requires collaborative work and participation of various stakeholders, including universities in Indonesia. Since 2017, Jambi itself has prioritized the green economy and sustainable development, therefore increasing economic output without degrading the environment,” said the assistant in his speech.   Expert Member of Data, System, and IT of UI GreenMetric, Dr. Ruki Harwahyu, M.T, M. Sc., introducing UI GreenMetric to the audiences   In line with the previous speeches, the Expert Member of Data, System, and IT of UI GreenMetric, Dr. Ruki Harwahyu, M.T, M.Sc., introduced UI GreenMetric to the audience which covered its vision and missions, as well as its track records. UI GreenMetric Ranking is based on six indicators of sustainability that include setting and infrastructure, energy and climate change, waste management, water management, and education and research. These indicators are relevant to UN 17 points of SDGs. He also mentioned that UI GreenMetric World University Ranking is participated by 956 universities from around the globe as well as the trends among the participating universities. Lastly, Dr. Ruki declared the membership registration to join UI GreenMetric.   Rector of UIN Jambi, Prof. Dr. H. Su'aidi, M.A., Ph.D presenting the infrastructure of UIN Jambi and its sustainability.   Next, the moderator divided the workshop into 6 criterias, based on the indicators of UI Green Metrics World University Ranking. The first criteria, Setting and Infrastructure, was presented by the Rector of UIN Jambi, Prof. Dr. H. Su'aidi, M.A., Ph.D. He began the presentation with two verses of Al-Quran, Al-A’raf: 56 and Al-Baqarah: 205, which emphasize on nature conservation. He showed the construction plan of UIN Jambi, in which he stated that the buildings are going to be improved to meet the UI GreenMetric standards. He also mentioned that UIN Jambi has ring roads and a lake. UIN Jambi also has a plantation of beneficial plants. “On the side of the road we planted seeds such as durian and onions,” Prof. Su’aidi added. UIN Jambi has special facilities for handicapped people and open spaces for its students. He concluded that the developments of UIN Jambi are oriented toward long-term benefit not only to its civitas academica, but also for the greater good of the people and environment.    Smart Eco Campus Development Unit of Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember (ITS), Dr. Ir. Susi Agustina Wilujeng presenting the sources of energy in Indonesia and energy transition.   The second criteria, Energy and Climate Change, was presented by the Representative of Smart Eco Campus Development Unit of Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember (ITS), Dr. Ir. Susi Agustina Wilujeng. Dr. Susi explained that  climate change is happening due to the greenhouse effect accumulated from human activities and one of the main points of SGDs, and energy is one of the driving forces of climate change. She presented that there are gaps in energy consumption in poor and developed countries. She also mentioned that Indonesia is participating in the Paris Agreement, which binds the participating countries to reduce carbon emission. Indonesia also receives most of its energy supply from coal, which emits high volume of pollution as well as prone to accidents. “The risk of death and pollution from coal is very high, therefore energy transition toward renewables is a must. Moreover, the price of solar panels is decreasing annually,” she added.   During her presentation, Dr. Susi Wilujeng also mentioned ITS participation in promoting green campus. ITS has research centers for sustainable energy, infrastructure, and SGDs. ITS is also developing GESITS, an electric scooter made by its students. Various sustainable campus policies are enacted to lower energy usage, such as energy efficiency policies from its Rectors for procurements and projects. ITS also has 30 smart buildings that follow UI GreenMetric’s criteria and the home of various electric vehicle development and testing made by its students.   Dean of Faculty of Natural Sciences of Universitas Islam Indonesia (UII), Prof. Riyanto, S.Pd., M.Si., Ph.D explaining the waste management system of FMIPA UII.   The third criteria, Waste Management, was presented by the Dean of Faculty of Natural Sciences of Universitas Islam Indonesia (UII), Prof. Riyanto, S.Pd., M.Si., Ph.D. Waste itself can be defined as a byproduct of human activities. Some wastes can be categorized into toxic wastes or B3 that have higher toxicity and hazards. One of the examples of B3 wastes in campuses is laboratorium waste. During his presentation, Prof. Riyanto explained the importance of waste management in campuses and the steps to eliminate waste. Lastly, he mentioned UII Zero Waste, a program that transforms waste into energy, fertilizer and products.   Rector of UIN Raden Intan Lampung, Prof. Wan Jamaluddin Z., M.Ag. presenting the UIN Raden Lampung water management system.   The fourth criteria, Water Management, was presented after the first QnA session by the Rector of UIN Raden Intan Lampung, Prof. Wan Jamaluddin Z., M.Ag. Water is crucial for mankind and is mentioned in more than 50 verses in Al-Quran. UIN Raden Intan Lampung has 8 artificial lakes and 8000 biopores for water conservation and utilization. In addition UIN Raden Lampung has water recycling facilities and aquaponics.   Next, the fifth criteria, Transportation, was presented by Rector of Universitas Muhammadiyah Yogyakarta, Prof. Dr. Ir. Gunawan Budiyanto M.P.,I.PM. Transportation itself is an activity of moving from one place to another. There are 5 factors of transportation such as humans, transport, roads, goods, and organization. Transportation is a growing concern for cities with universities because of the amounts of students and traffic around the campus. He also explained the urgency of transportation management and facts about transportation in Indonesia. The root of transportation problems in Indonesia is quite complex such as population boom, increasing demand for sustainable transport, and law upbringing. One of the concepts to solve these problems is sustainable transport. Basically, sustainable transport is a concept that not only solves short term problems, but also gives long term solutions.   Rector of Universitas Muhammadiyah Yogyakarta, Prof. Dr. Ir. Gunawan Budiyanto M.P.,I.PM. explaining the transportation ecosystem in Indonesia.   Lastly, the sixth criteria, Education and Research, was presented by Planning Director of Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), Muhammad Sulaiman, S.T., M.T., D.Eng. UGM itself implements the Student Teacher Aesthetic Role Sharing (STAR) method to create an innovative learning environment. The advancement of technology also integrated concepts such as massive open online courses (MOOCS) and e-Learning Open for Knowledge Sharing (ELOK). During this presentation, he also explained UGM’s commitment to social projects such as kuliah kerja nyata (KKN).   Planning Director of Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), Muhammad Sulaiman, S.T., M.T., D.Eng. presenting the education system of UGM.   After the presentations from the speakers, the moderator opened a discussion session. Few participants raised their questions and opinions about the presentation. Shortly after, the moderator closes the workshop and thanks the participants for joining the workshop.