Background

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.

Outcomes & Curriculum

Understanding and describing the vision of sustainable tropical forest management, both in the present and in the future, in accordance with the dynamics of interests and contestations among stakeholders.
Deeper understanding of climate change mitigation, carbon reserves, and emission reductions: across various forested landscapes, as well as biodiversity.
Gaining a deeper understanding and comprehension of forestry program practices in achieving Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Understanding and describing efforts related to monitoring forest management for climate change mitigation in various countries and forest types, as well as utilization of wood-based forests, bioenergy, non-timber products.
Being able to interact with diverse cultures and understanding the history and uniqueness of Nusantara culture, particularly in Yogyakarta
Composing straightforward scientific works and deriving meaning from the materials related to the given course themes during the short course.

Schedule

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THE VIII INTERNATIONAL FORESTRY SUMMER COURSE: "TROPICAL FOREST DEVELOPMENT TOWARD CARBON NEUTRALITY AND SDGS"

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TOPIC Materials

Monitoring deforestation related to carbon neutrality
Livelihood Sustainability and Environmental Protection
Stepping Up to the Challenges for Green Recovery in Tropical Forest
Pathogenicity in wood and its influence in sustainable wood production
Protected Areas and Biodiversity Offsets
Global change and pest spread related to good health and wellbeing
Forest Bioeconomy and Sustainable Development Goals
The role of sustainable maintenance of customary forests within indigenous communities
Forest Insects and Contribution to Society
Forest Policy and Economics, Social Forestry, Political Forest
Remote sensing for mangrove above-ground carbon mapping
A Stakeholder Perspectives on Agroforestry Practices in Sabah: The Challenges and Future Prospects
Land reclamation and restoration towards zero- carbon in mining industry

Biofuel and non wood forest product utilization
Investing in Biodiversity A Review of Indonesia's Integrated Conservation in tropical forest
Social Forestry towards SDGs
Ectomycorrhizal fungal communities of tropical forest
Carbon accounting in tropical forest
Macrofungal diversity related to climate change and its impact
A Future for Social Forestry in the Indonesia and ASEAN Economic Community
Wood processing in zero-carbon wood industry
Contributions of Tropical Forest Rehabilitation to Achieve the Indonesian Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
Tropical Forest Ecology: in Wanagama
Tropical Forest Health
Clean and Renewable Energy from Forest Product
Contribution Agroforestry to improve forest recovery and food security

Speakers

Dr. Mui-How Phua
Universiti Malaysia Sabah
Dr. Guangyu Wang
The University of British Columbia
Prof. dr. J.P.G. (Julia) Jones
Utrecht University
Dr. Shuhei Takemoto
The University of Tokyo Chiba Forest
Dr. Linda Yanti Sulistiawati
National University of Singapore
Dr. Jiri Hulcr
University of Florida
Dr. Mi Sun Park
Seoul National University
Prof. Kazuhiro Harada
Nagoya University
Dr Arthur Y.C. Chung
Sabah Forestry Department, Forest Research Centre
Assoc. Prof. Takahiro Fujiwara
Kyushu University
Dr. Affendy Hassan
Universiti Malaysia Sabah
Prof. Muhammad Kamal, S.Si., M.GIS., Ph.D.
Faculty of Geography, Universitas Gadjah Mada
Ir. Sigit Sunarta, S.Hut., M.P., M.Sc., Ph.D., IPU.
Faculty of Forestry, Universitas Gadjah Mada

Dr. (HC). Ir. Wahjudi Wardojo, M.Sc.
Yayasan Konservasi Alam Nusantara (YKAN)
Prof. Dr. Ir. San Afri, M.Sc.
Faculty of Forestry, Universitas Gadjah Mada
Dr. Tharnrat Kaewgrajang
Kasetsart University
Dr. Ir. Ris Hadi Purwanto, M.Agr.Sc.
Faculty of Forestry, Universitas Gadjah Mada
Dr. Sabiha Salim
Universiti Putera Malaysia
Ir. Wiratno, M.Sc.
ASEAN Social Forestry Network
Ir. Tomy Listyanto, S.Hut., M.Env.Sc., Ph.D., IPU.
Faculty of Forestry, Universitas Gadjah Mada
Prof. Ir. Widiyatno, S.Hut., M.Sc., Ph.D., IPM.
Faculty of Forestry, Universitas Gadjah Mada
Ni Putu Diana Mahayani, S.Hut., M.For., Ph.D.
Faculty of Forestry, Universitas Gadjah Mada
Prof. Dr. Ir. Sri Rahayu, M.P.
Faculty of Forestry, Universitas Gadjah Mada
Dr. Ir. Johanes Pramana Gentur Sutapa, M.Sc.Forest.Trop
Faculty of Forestry, Universitas Gadjah Mada
Prof. Dr. Ir. Budiadi, S.Hut., M.Agr.Sc., IPU.
Faculty of Forestry, Universitas Gadjah Mada

The VIII International Forestry Summer Course: Tropical Forest Development Toward Carbon Neutrality and SDGs