SDG 14: Life Below Water
UGM’s Environmental Studies Center rehabilitates mangroves in Patikang Village, Pandeglang, to boost marine biodiversity, disaster mitigation, and ecotourism.
Following floods in Sumatra, a UGM forestry academic urges reforms to address overlapping plantation and mining permits to strengthen forest governance.
UGM establishes seven interdisciplinary working groups to accelerate hydrometeorological disaster response and long-term recovery in Sumatra.
UGM and ISMP submit the 2025 National Coral Reef and Seagrass Map to the government to strengthen evidence-based marine conservation policies.
UGM experts explain how geology, climate change, and ecological degradation contribute to recurring flash floods across Sumatra.
UGM experts urge archipelago-based development to reduce disaster risks, highlighting Indonesia’s geological complexity and the need for science-led policy.
UGM students and community partners launched the RESIK and ROADMATE programs to improve coastal cleanliness and waste management at Parangtritis Beach.
The Biak Elok 2024 screening in Yogyakarta highlights UGM’s KKN journey in Biak Numfor and celebrates Papuan culture and community stories.
UGM students win first and second place at MAJU:ON Hackathon 2025 with sustainable innovations in eco-packaging and affordable water purification.
UGM researchers and national partners complete Indonesia’s first validated seagrass map, set for launch in November 2025.
UGM Professor, Teuku Faisal Fathani, brings decades of disaster mitigation expertise to his new role as Head of BMKG.
Dr. Yudhi Ratna Nugraheni and the UGM FKH team relocate sea turtle nests, introduce IoT thermoregulators, and empower Banaran’s coastal community.
Experts warn that biodiversity loss could trigger new diseases. UGM highlights the importance of genetic and interdisciplinary research to protect life on Earth.
UGM and BRIN reinforce collaboration on tropical biodiversity research and downstream innovation, with a focus on conservation, intellectual property, and sustainability.
UGM Professor Suadi emphasizes the importance of transparency, governance, and community participation in Indonesia’s Rp72 trillion fisheries megaproject.
UGM student team researches Javanese pranata mangsa knowledge among farmers and fishers in DIY as a strategy for climate change adaptation.
UGM and IOJI signed agreements to advance marine protection, climate law, and plastic waste governance through research and academic collaboration.
UGM Veterinary alumni shared career experiences in government, the private sector, and the police, inspiring students on veterinary career opportunities.
UGM’s legal expert urges inclusive public participation in drafting Indonesia’s Climate Justice Bill to ensure equitable climate policy and protection.
UGM Faculty of Geography marks its 62nd anniversary, highlighting ecosystem preservation to support sustainable development.
UGM expert welcomes Indonesia’s plan for a national coral reef and seagrass map, a key milestone for marine ecosystem management and climate change mitigation.
UGM Professor highlights Indonesia’s vast potential in the global surimi industry to strengthen food security and fisheries competitiveness.
UGM community service team collaborates with Blue Alliance Indonesia and locals in Banggai Islands to promote marine conservation and sustainable ecotourism.
UGM and UNS students hold a joint clean-up at Kunir Beach, Pacitan, fostering environmental awareness and sustainable community development.
UGM students create an IoT-based prototype to monitor sea turtle nest temperatures at Ba’batoa Beach, supporting conservation efforts.
UGM students establish a diving center and open access to O’ang Basal in Banggai Islands to boost sustainable marine tourism.
UGM’s KKN-PPM team in Serang works with partners to plant mangroves, protect coastal ecosystems, and promote environmental education.
UGM Community Service team collaborates with local communities to support Sea-Sea Festival 2025, promoting cultural preservation and tourism in Banggai Islands.
UGM KKN PPM students plant 540 coral reef seeds in Mandeh, West Sumatra, to preserve the underwater ecosystem, in a collaboration aimed at saving nature through tangible action.
UGM’s UASC 2025 brings together 249 papers from 19 countries to address global challenges in biology, agriculture, and tech, promoting cross-border, interdisciplinary research collaboratio...

