Yogyakarta, 1 October 2026 – The Master’s Program in Environmental Science at the Graduate School of Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) held a guest lecture for the Natural Resources and Environmental Management (PSDAL) course on Thursday (1/10). The lecture was conducted online via Zoom and featured Prof. Josaphat Tetuko Sri Sumantyo, Ph.D. from Chiba University, Japan, who delivered a presentation on remote sensing using synthetic aperture radar (SAR). More than 100 participants from various institutions attended the session online. read more

Friday, September 18, 2026 — The Environmental Science Team of the Graduate School of Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) presented the Final Report of the Greenhouse Gas Inventory (GHGI) Document for West Kutai Regency 2026 during an online presentation held in collaboration with the Government of West Kutai Regency. The activity was part of efforts to provide a data and information base on greenhouse gas emissions and removals to support regional development planning.

The preparation of the GHGI document involved a process of data inventory, processing, and analysis to provide an overview of greenhouse gas emissions and removals in West Kutai Regency. The study also provides information on emission trends, carbon sources and removals, as well as aspects that require attention in efforts to improve environmental management and emission control at the regional level. read more

Yogyakarta, August 15, 2026 – The Master’s Program in Environmental Science, Graduate School of Universitas Gadjah Mada (SPs UGM), held a field lecture deficiency program for incoming students. This activity invited students to explore four observation sites spanning from the slopes of Mount Merapi to the southern coast of Yogyakarta, namely Watu Gede (Argomulyo, Cangkringan, Sleman), Mount Sempu (Bantul), the Sewon Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP), and the Depok Beach area in Parangtritis, Bantul. read more

The Environmental Science Program, Graduate School, Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), continued its efforts to strengthen students’ competencies in environmental management through the Basic Environmental Impact Assessment (AMDAL) Training Batch 3. The training was organized by the Center for Environmental Studies (PSLH) UGM in collaboration with the UGM Environmental Science Program and attended by 33 postgraduate students of Environmental Science at UGM. Held from 27–31 July 2026, the training was officially opened by Dr. Endang Astuti, M.Si. The program was conducted online, combining synchronous and asynchronous learning through a Learning Management System (LMS). read more

Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), through its team of experts, continues to support the Government of West Kutai Regency in the preparation of the Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Inventory (IGRK) document. The activity was carried out through technical collaboration with various local government agencies and relevant institutions in West Kutai Regency from July 27–30, 2026.

The collaboration began with a technical coordination meeting between the UGM Expert Team and the West Kutai Regency Environmental Agency (DLH) on July 27, 2026. The meeting aimed to agree on the scope of activities, data sources, and emission reduction targets to be incorporated into the West Kutai GHG Inventory document. This process also served as an important step in aligning methodologies, perceptions, and data validation between the academic team and the local government. read more

PARI, Japan – In response to the growing risk of coastal disasters driven by climate change, including erosion, storm surges, and sea-level rise, the Government of Indonesia, in collaboration with Japan, organized the Green–Grey Coastal Project Training Program from 22–28 July 2026. The program was conducted under the framework of the Science and Technology Research Partnership for Sustainable Development (SATREPS), funded by the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) and the Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST). The training was hosted at the Port and Airport Research Institute (PARI) and various coastal sites across Japan. read more

YOGYAKARTA, July 22, 2026 – The Environmental Science Study Program of the Graduate School, Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), held its graduation farewell ceremony for Period IV of the 2025/2026 Academic Year on Wednesday (July 22). During this period, a total of eight graduates, comprising seven Master’s graduates and one Doctoral graduate, officially completed their studies and are ready to contribute to the advancement of scientific knowledge, environmental management, and sustainable development. read more

Yogyakarta, July 15, 2026 – The Graduate School of Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), in collaboration with the Environmental Agency of the West Kutai Regency Government, held an online Preliminary Presentation for the 2026 Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Inventory of West Kutai Regency. The event marked the initial stage of implementing a scientific data-based inventory of greenhouse gas emissions and removals as part of efforts to support low-carbon development and climate change mitigation at the regional level. read more

Yogyakarta, 11 July 2026 – Following the successful implementation of the Basic Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA/AMDAL) Training Batch 1 in late June 2026, the Master’s and Doctoral Programs in Environmental Science at the Graduate School of Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) continued their commitment to strengthening students’ professional competencies by facilitating Basic EIA Training Batch 2 (Batch 206), organized by the UGM Center for Environmental Studies (PSLH UGM). The six-day training program, held from 6 to 11 July 2026, was attended by 24 master’s and doctoral students from the Environmental Science Program through a combination of synchronous and asynchronous online learning. The program represents a tangible collaboration between PSLH UGM and the UGM Graduate School in enhancing human resource capacity in environmental impact assessment and management while expanding students’ access to nationally recognized competency training. read more

Purworejo, 15 May 2026 – The Graduate School of Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), through a collaboration between the Master’s and Doctoral Programs in Environmental Science, carried out a Community Service Program (Pengabdian kepada Masyarakat/PKM) entitled “Empowering Deep Groundwater Resources to Meet Clean Water Needs through a Partnership-Based Approach in Purworejo Regency.” The initiative commenced with a field survey aimed at identifying the potential of deep groundwater resources as a scientific basis for developing sustainable clean water supplies for communities in Purworejo Regency. The program represents the implementation of UGM’s Tri Dharma of Higher Education, emphasizing the application of science and technology to address real-world community needs. read more