SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities
UGM and Telkom develop an earthquake early warning system using undersea cable-based Distributed Acoustic Sensing for real-time seismic monitoring.
UGM and Wageningen researchers uncover how geoparks, despite their sustainable image, can fuel land grabbing and power imbalances, urging critical oversight for social justice.
Dr. Widyanto Nugroho was inaugurated as a UGM professor of wood science, highlighting wood’s role in sustainable forestry and industry amidst deforestation challenges.
UGM launches its new '3-Finger Formation' symbol and 'Populist, Independent, Sustainable' tagline, marking a new strategic direction for the university's future.
UGM collaborates with MFRI and NPO Volcano Tokyo with JICA support to enhance community-based volcano disaster risk reduction in Indonesia and Japan.
UGM emphasizes the importance of critical thinking and dialogue following a student protest that addressed national issues and campus concerns.
UGM researchers explore local deliberative traditions as alternatives to modern democracy, emphasizing consensus and inclusivity rooted in culture.
Tiara Putri, a UGM doctoral student, earns a DAAD scholarship in Germany for her research on pathogens and her active role in sustainable social initiatives.
A UGM psychologist urges parents to be emotionally present for their children amid findings that 80% of Indonesian kids lack an active father figure.
UGM Dean calls on business schools to contribute to poverty alleviation and institutional reform through education, research, and policy-oriented innovations.
Professor Anggraeni of UGM highlights adaptive strategies of prehistoric societies and their relevance to addressing today’s global challenges.
UGM and IMT Atlantique, France, explore joint research in nuclear technology, business, and student internships with links to EDF Energy and EU partners.
UGM and UMS Malaysia join forces to advance research and preservation of tropical forests through biodiversity conservation and sustainable resource management.
Two UGM students were named Environmental Ambassadors of Yogyakarta, advocating youth action for sustainability and renewable energy awareness.
UGM student team wins top prize at the 2025 Fondasi Steel Bridge Competition with an innovative, sustainable design integrating smart technologies.
UGM expert Dr. Pri Utami emphasizes the need for local wisdom, community involvement, and environmental transparency in geothermal development in East Nusa Tenggara to ensure inclusive and s...
UGM and Diponegoro University students explore Gili and Noko Islands to study marine ecosystems, restore coral reefs, and address local waste issues.
UGM hosted 60 AI researchers to foster interdisciplinary collaboration and develop contextual, impactful, and solution-oriented AI innovations.
UGM webinar highlights the role of PPPs in closing Indonesia’s infrastructure funding gap and boosting national economic growth and connectivity.
UGM, Shell Indonesia, and ITB held the Shell LiveWIRE Energy Solutions Roadshow to encourage youth-led innovation in renewable energy and support Indonesia's transition to Net Zero Emissions...
Experts at ICONIC 2025 emphasize that infrastructure development must integrate social and environmental considerations through collaboration, innovation, and sustainability-focused policies...
UGM Forestry expert Dr. Hatma Suryatmojo highlights deforestation and urban sprawl as key drivers of the Ciliwung Watershed crisis, urging ecosystem-based conservation to prevent recurring f...
A total of 213 Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) students have been deployed to carry out the Community Service Program (KKN-PPM) in Central Java and the Special Region of Yogyakarta (DIY).
A research team from the Faculty of Engineering at Universitas Gadjah Mada (FT UGM) has developed an eco-friendly house using cross-laminated timber.
Indonesia has vast potential in renewable energy. Unfortunately, its utilization is still minimal compared to non-renewable fossil resources. The government aims to reduce carbon emissions a...
Climate change, marked by global warming, has become an increasingly real and serious threat to the agricultural sector, especially staple crops, which are the primary food source for commun...
47 Corporations Reported for Environmental Damage, UGM Expert Calls for Shift in Resource Management
The Indonesian Forum for the Environment (WALHI) has reported 47 corporations to the Attorney General’s Office over alleged environmental damage in 17 provinces. The report estimates state...
The intensity of the rainfall in early March has caused several areas to be hit by floods and landslides. Fourteen Bekasi Regency districts and seven Bekasi City districts were flooded, affe...
UGM would allocate 25% of all UGM students to be placed in Yogyakarta as a form of commitment to dealing with waste management issues.
Indonesia is one of the top 10 countries generating the world’s highest volume of greenhouse gas emissions, with transportation being the second largest contributor after industry.