The VIII International Forestry Summer Course
August 12 - 26, 2024
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The main agenda in higher education today is the internationalization of higher education. UGM has also enhanced its academic reputation
globally by becoming one of the national universities with world-class
status, as evidenced by the continuous improvement in its QS World
University Rankings (QS WUR) over the years. In the past 5 years,
UGM’s QS WUR ranking has steadily risen, and in 2023, UGM was ranked 231st worldwide.
Programs that align with and support UGM’s efforts toward becoming “World Class University” are continually being strengthened
Initiatives such as bringing in foreign professors, professionals, and
international students contribute to enhancing UGM’s academic
excellence and reputation. These programs can take the form of short
courses or workshops, which elevate UGM’s leverage on the global
stage in the context of educational internationalization. One activity
that supports internationalization in education is the summer course program, which involves participants from partner institutions abroad.
The Faculty of Forestry at UGM consistently strives to improve the
quality of education, research, and community service related to
forest and environmental conservation. One of their initiatives is the
8th International Summer Course. In 2024, this summer course
focuses on the topic of “Tropical Forest Development Toward Carbon
Neutrality and SDGs.” This theme was chosen because carbon
emissions remain a critical issue in energy consumption. Many
countries are working toward carbon neutrality, particularly in the
manufacturing sector. The forestry sector is also committed to carbon
neutrality and contributes to achieving the Sustainable Development
Goals (SDGs) outlined in the 2030 Agenda. In line with that, it is
indeed crucial to focus on partnerships and the internationalization of
sustainable development achievements. Various outputs from the
tropical forestry sector also play a role in achieving the Sustainable
Development Goals (SDGs).
Under the overarching theme of the 2024 Summer Course, several
learning modules will be presented:
1. Sustainable Forest Management and Carbon Economic Value
2. Silviculture for Carbon Sequestration Optimization
3. Utilization of Forest Products and Environmental Services
4. Biodiversity Conservation and Ecosystem Services
5. Introduction and Cultural Exchange of Nusantara Culture
The overall learning content is highly relevant for supporting climate
change mitigation efforts, including increasing carbon reserves,
reducing CO2 emissions through concessions, peatlands, and
biodiversity conservation. This theme aligns with Indonesia’s
commitment to climate change control, as reflected in its participation
in the Paris Agreement under the United Nations Framework
Convention on Climate Change. Indonesia aims to reduce CO2
emissions by 29% domestically and 41% through international
collaboration. Managing tropical forests also contributes to achieving
the SDGs, promoting tangible benefits and well-being for the present
and future generations.
The upcoming summer course activities are expected to further
enhance academic collaboration networks with foreign institutions,
particularly by fostering research collaboration, student exchanges,
joint degrees, and double-degree programs.
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