Development planning is one of the steps to overcome environmental problems that are now felt in the midst of people’s lives, such as extreme temperatures, storms, and major floods. All of these hazards, if traced back to their original causes, are closely related to human interaction and managing the environment around them.
“This significantly increases the frequency and risk of disasters occurring at both domestic and international levels. If it is not regulated, controlled or not significantly reduced, it can increase the risks that can jeopardize the livelihoods of everyone on the planet,” said Dr. dr. Tri Edhi Budhi Soesilo, M. Si., at the 3rd JESSD International Symposium organized by the School of Environmental Sciences, Universitas Indonesia (SES UI), on 27-28 August 2022.
The event, which raised the theme “Challenges in Sustainable Development in Developing Countries”, presented a number of speakers from academia, namely key speakers consisting of RR Ratih Dyah Kusumastuti from the Department of Management, Faculty of Economics and Business, Universitas Indonesia (FEB UI), Hui Nee Au Yong from Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahmanm, Mari Mulyani from Oxford University, Dian Novarina from ARRIL Group, Jessica Hanafi from LCI Indonesia, and Haruki Agustina from the Ministry of Environment and Forestry.
Budhi Soesilo, who is also the Director of SES UI, explained that the world needs a change for the better immediately. He believes that The 3rd JESSD International Symposium is one of the right steps to contribute in making changes for the better.
“The reason is that we need to use an evidence-based approach and educate ourselves on various environmental issues. Together, we can look forward to a bright future filled with innovative research, knowledge and technology,” said Budhi Soesilo.
On the first day of the event, the three keynote speakers presented ideas related to developing countries addressing environmental crisis issues, especially waste and environmental political policies. On the next day, the speakers consisting of Dian Novarina discussed the company’s Lesson Learned in realizing environmental sustainability, Jessica Hanafi discussed the use of the LCA method in water issues, and Haruki Agustina discussed policy strategies in handling waste in Indonesia.
The 3rd JESSD International Symposium has received articles from 14 countries, namely Malaysia, South Korea, Ukraine, Thailand, Uzbekistan, Vietnam, Nigeria, Bangladesh, Russia, Brazil, Poland, China, Germany, Tunisia, and Indonesia. JESSD International Symposium has consistently become a hub between researchers and scientists who since 2020 have published more than 300 Scopus indexed articles.
This international symposium also received support and sponsorship from Danone Indonesia, Induk Koperasi Kepolisian Negara Republik Indonesia (Inkoppol), PT Arlindo Grafimedia, PT. Riau Andalan Pulp and Paper (APRIL Group), Bank Rakyat Indonesia, APP Sinarmas, Harita Nickel, Greenera Consulting, Pertamina Patra Niaga, Starborn Chemical, PT Prima Kana Energy, Waskita, Roatex, One-Global Synergy, and Lintasarta.
Author: SIL UI | Editor: Mariana S/Maudisha AR
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