Dr. Priyaji Agung Pambudi, S.Pd., M.Si., a lecturer in the Master of Environmental Science Program at the Graduate School of Universitas Gadjah Mada, conducts research on environmental management in coal mining as a contribution to climate change mitigation and adaptation efforts. Mining activities are known to potentially affect water and soil quality as well as overall ecosystem balance, thereby requiring comprehensive and periodic environmental monitoring. Environmental management in the coal mining sector is a critical aspect of climate change mitigation and ecosystem protection. Research conducted in Riau Province indicates that responsibly managed mining practices can maintain ecological stability while contributing to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). read more

Yogyakarta, 18 November 2025 — Students of the Master of Environmental Science Program (MIL), Universitas Gadjah Mada—Nurlaila Sahara Worabay, Baso Samsul Rijal, and Dina Aprilia—successfully achieved an outstanding accomplishment at the Poster Presentation & Seminar on The SDGs 2025, organized by the Division of Research and Knowledge, LPDP UGM. Carrying the theme “The Role of Students in Accelerating SDGs Achievement through Research, Innovation, and Creativity,” one MIL student was awarded the Favorite Poster for presenting an innovative study that offered significant contributions to sustainability issues. read more

Three Master’s students of Environmental Science at Universitas Gadjah Mada—Nurlaila Sahara Worabay, Baso Samsul Rijal, and Dina Aprilia—successfully achieved remarkable accomplishments at an international forum. During the 4th International Youth Summit (IYS) 2025, held in Thailand on 8–9 November 2025, they were awarded the Best Poster Award and additionally secured a Bronze Medal for their outstanding presentation.

(Award Documentation)

The International Youth Summit is a global academic and innovation platform that brings together hundreds of youth leaders, university students, and young researchers from various countries to present their scientific works, innovations, and creative ideas across multiple fields. Participants are evaluated by an international panel of judges through both oral presentations and innovative poster displays. read more

A Master’s student in Environmental Science at Universitas Gadjah Mada, Enjang Asri, successfully presented his research abstract at the 2025 Sustainable Asia Conference (SAC 2025), organized by the Singapore University of Social Sciences at 29-30 October 2025. In this esteemed international forum, Enjang Asri delivered an abstract that emphasized the strategic importance of establishing a coordinated coalition for waste management initiatives in Yogyakarta. His presentation underscored the ongoing fragmentation among various stakeholders addressing waste-related issues in the region, noting that many actors continue to operate independently, thereby limiting the overall effectiveness of waste reduction efforts. read more

Makassar, 28 October 2025 — Prof. Dr. Eko Haryono, M.Si., a lecturer of the Environmental Science Study Program at Universitas Gadjah Mada, served as a speaker at the International Seminar on Cave & Karst Management and Protection organized by the UNESCO Global Geopark Maros–Pangkep in support of the proposal for the UNESCO International Day of Cave & Karst (IDCK). The event brought together experts from various countries to discuss the importance of sustainable karst area management. read more

Yogyakarta, 28 October 2025 — The Faculty of Geography and the Graduate School of Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) hosted a Guest Lecture titled “Remote Sensing for Environmental Science,” which was held in conjunction with the launch of the Environmental Spatial Data Analysis System, an innovative platform designed to support education and research in remote sensing. This activity is part of the ongoing academic collaboration between UGM and the Josaphat Microwave Remote Sensing Laboratory (JMRSL), Center for Environmental Remote Sensing, Chiba University, Japan. read more

Yogyakarta, October 22, 2025 — The Environmental Science Study Program, Graduate School, Universitas Gadjah Mada, once again conferred degrees during the Graduate Commencement Ceremony Period I of the 2025/2026 Academic Year, held on October 21–22, 2025 at Grha Sabha Pramana, Universitas Gadjah Mada.

In this period, the Environmental Science Study Program graduated five (5) Doctoral students in Environmental Science (PhD) and ten (10) Master’s students in Environmental Science with a focus on Environmental Science (MSc). The graduates come from diverse academic disciplines and regions across Indonesia, reflecting the program’s multidisciplinary and inclusive approach to advancing environmental science at UGM. read more

Yogyakarta, October 20, 2025 — Energy is one of the vital needs in national development and the utilization of the country’s natural resources. Historically, energy demand has relied on fossil fuels, which requires a gradual transformation toward New and Renewable Energy (NRE). This transformation can begin with aspects of knowledge, human resources for management and development, as well as the availability of adequate infrastructure. Fossil fuel-based energy has contributed to global climate change and tends to cause global warming. An important aspect that must not be overlooked is that the development of NRE is strongly influenced by, and impacts, the social aspects of communities around NRE implementation sites. read more

The delegation from the Master’s and Doctoral Programs in Environmental Science, Universitas Gadjah Mada Graduate School, consisting of Prof. Dr. Eko Haryono, M.Si. (Head of the Doctoral Program in Environmental Science), Dr. Sudaryatno, M.Si. (Quality Assurance Coordinator for the Doctoral Program), and Dr. Priyaji Agung Pambudi, S.Pd., M.Si. (Quality Assurance Coordinator for the Master’s Program), participated in the 13th National Working Meeting (Rakernas) of the Association of Environmental Science Study Programs throughout Indonesia (PEPSILI), held on 5–7 September 2025 at Universitas Syiah Kuala, Banda Aceh. read more

The Doctoral Program in Environmental Science, Graduate School, Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), successfully conducted a Writing Workshop and Alumni Sharing Session entitled “Strategies for Completing a Doctorate on Time – Don’t Fear Publication Failures as Failure is the Best Teacher” over two days, Wednesday to Thursday, 3–4 August 2025, at the Faculty of Geography, UGM. The event featured two faculty members and four alumni from the Doctoral Program in Environmental Science as speakers. Dozens of participants from four doctoral programs at UGM—including Environmental Science, Geography, Population Studies, and Tourism Studies—attended the workshop with high enthusiasm. read more