The UGM Environmental Science Summer Course, themed “Karst and Cave Sustainable Management,” was conducted through a series of activities. The first activity in this series was an online course dedicated to exploring speleology in depth, featuring karst and cave experts from around the world. This initiative represents UGM’s effort to facilitate global discussion and knowledge sharing on speleology. The online course ran from July 29 to August 9, 2024.
(Online Course Documentation)
The online course was attended by speakers and participants from over 15 countries, including lecturers, researchers, environmental practitioners, community members, students, and representatives from various institutions. In addition to Indonesian experts, international specialists such as John Gun, Blaz Kogovsek, Terry Bolger, Luiz Edwardo Penisset, Alena Gessert, and David Gillieson shared their expertise. These experts were fully committed to providing participants with comprehensive knowledge. According to the participants, the lectures were detailed, engaging, and easy to understand. Topics covered included karst and cave hydrology, geomorphology, and karst and cave management practices in various countries.
