SDG 15: Life on Land
The death of Craig the elephant at 54 highlights successful conservation in Kenya, while UGM experts urge stronger habitat protection in Indonesia.
UGM lecturer warns the Javan eagle is nearing extinction and urges stronger conservation efforts and expanded habitats to protect ecosystem balance.
UGM academics highlight the importance of social approaches in forest management to strengthen climate mitigation, disaster resilience, and community welfare.
UGM KKN students plant Vanda tricolor orchids on Mount Merapi’s slopes to conserve endemic flora and develop edutourism potential.
UGM expert calls for vegetative rehabilitation and agroforestry after watershed degradation triggered deadly flash floods in parts of Sumatra.
Following floods in Sumatra, a UGM forestry academic urges reforms to address overlapping plantation and mining permits to strengthen forest governance.
Rising Hydrometeorological Disasters Signal Urgent Need to Accelerate Reforestation, Says UGM Expert
Amid rising hydrometeorological disasters, a UGM forestry expert urges Indonesia to curb deforestation and accelerate reforestation efforts.
UGM experts highlight the potential of maggot as a sustainable protein source for animal feed while supporting integrated waste management solutions.
UGM’s Patriot Expedition Team evaluates the Muting transmigration area to support sustainable, inclusive development in South Papua.
Experts urge the development of Indonesia’s new capital, IKN, to prioritize ecosystem sustainability and biodiversity conservation.
UGM establishes seven interdisciplinary working groups to accelerate hydrometeorological disaster response and long-term recovery in Sumatra.
KAFEGAMA distributes IDR 200 million in humanitarian aid to flood and landslide victims across four affected regions in West Sumatra
UGM Rector and Kagama Executive Board plant a Norfolk pine at GIK, reaffirming their commitment to environmental sustainability on campus.
UGM introduces Gamahumat, a lignite-based soil conditioner developed to restore degraded land, support food security, and advance sustainable agriculture.
UGM advances food security by downstreaming research innovations through Resona Saintek, connecting campus research with farmers and communities
UGM expert urges integrated, science-based conservation to save the critically endangered Javan leopard, as habitat loss, conflict, and prey decline are accelerating its risk.
UGM expert urges strengthened One Health measures after two tame elephants die in Way Kambas, highlighting ecological risks and gaps in the health system.
Deploying elephants to clear post-disaster debris may endanger their health and welfare, prompting calls for safer and more ethical alternatives.
UGM experts urge stronger mitigation capacity and technical readiness of local governments to reduce disaster risks amid extreme weather threats.
UGM experts explain how geology, climate change, and ecological degradation contribute to recurring flash floods across Sumatra.
UGM sociologist highlights the crucial role of social solidarity and strong state coordination in responding to major floods in Sumatra.
UGM hydrology expert explains the causes of recent flash floods in Sumatra and outlines urgent response priorities and long-term prevention measures.
UGM experts urge archipelago-based development to reduce disaster risks, highlighting Indonesia’s geological complexity and the need for science-led policy.
UGM prepares data-driven psychosocial assistance for flood survivors in Aceh, focusing on rapid assessment, volunteer training, and targeted interventions.
A Sumatran elephant died in the floods in Aceh. A UGM professor warns that land-use change and habitat loss are driving wildlife into danger.
UGM reviews a book on soil and water conservation, exploring legal frameworks, scientific insights, and community practices to strengthen sustainable governance.
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.
Indonesia records rising snakebite cases. A UGM expert calls for the development of modern antivenoms, as llama–alpaca antibodies show promising medical potential.
UGM expert underscores the urgency of conservation measures to safeguard Rafflesia hasseltii and protect Sumatra’s forest biodiversity.

