Building Bridges for a Sustainable Future: UMN’s Contribution to Global Climate Conversations

Tangerang – Fostering meaningful dialogue around the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) is central to UMN’s mission of creating global impact. By hosting and engaging in conferences, workshops, and strategic partnerships, UMN brings together diverse voices from government, NGOs, academia, and the private sector to address pressing global challenges. Here are several events when we had cross-sectoral dialogue about the SDGs throughout 2023. 

Participation in the Conference of the Parties (COP) in Dubai, UAE. 

UMN’s commitment to SDGs was exemplified on December 5, 2023, when UMN’s Maria Advenita presented at the Uzbekistan Pavilion at COP 28. In her discussion, “Journalism in the Era of Triple Planetary Crisis,” Maria highlighted the vital role of journalism in addressing the interconnected crises of climate change, biodiversity loss, and environmental degradation. Attended by representatives from the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) and the Earth Journalism Network, the panel underscored the need for responsible journalism to bridge the gap between scientific research and the broader public, making complex environmental issues understandable and urgent for all. 

Maria emphasized how journalists play a critical role as communicators between researchers, policymakers, and communities. By making scientific data accessible to diverse audiences and spotlighting environmental issues, journalists can turn environmental challenges into shared societal concerns, fostering greater collective action.  

Maria’s involvement at COP 28 also opens doors for future collaborations, strengthening UMN’s connections with influential organizations like UNCCD and the Earth Journalism Network. This participation reinforces UMN’s role as an active contributor to SDG-related initiatives, paving the way for continued partnerships that will help drive sustainable change across sectors and borders.

Advancing Smart Factory Skills through KSU4IRTC Program 

UMN, Silla University, and KOICA Conference at The Episode Hotel, Tangerang (Doc. Marketing Communications UMN)

On December 19, 2023, Multimedia Nusantara University (UMN), Silla University, and KOICA hosted a conference in Tangerang to discuss the KSU4IRTC program, focusing on the 4th Industrial Revolution, Artificial Intelligence (AI), smart factories, and Industry 4.0. The event featured key speakers including UMN Rector Dr. Ninok Leksono, KOICA Country Director Mr. Jeong Yun Gil, and experts from various industries. Discussions centered on Indonesia’s challenges in adopting AI, the need for skilled workers in smart factories, and the role of AI in reshaping industries. A particular focus was placed on how AI can drive economic growth, with speakers emphasizing the importance of multi-stakeholder collaboration to leverage AI for Indonesia’s industrial advancement. 

The KSU4IRTC program, a joint initiative by UMN, KOICA, and Silla University, aims to empower Indonesian students and communities by providing hands-on training in smart factories and big data. The program is designed to bridge the skills gap in Industry 4.0 technologies, including cloud computing and AI, through practical fieldwork and advanced lab facilities at UMN. With a total funding of 898 million Korean Won, the program helps participants acquire essential hard and soft skills, preparing them for careers in the evolving technological landscape. Read more here.

By Levina Chrestella Theodora – UMN News Service

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