The Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences (FMIPA) at Universitas Negeri Semarang (UNNES), in collaboration with PAMA Group, planted 2,000 mangrove seedlings in the coastal area of Mangunharjo, Tugu District, Semarang City, on Thursday (25 June 2026).
The activity was carried out in partnership with the Mangrove Lestari Farmers Group, which provided the mangrove seedlings and technical assistance throughout the planting process. This collaboration reflects a strong synergy between industry, academia, and local communities in supporting coastal ecosystem restoration and climate change mitigation.
The mangrove planting initiative was part of the PAMA Group Media Gathering 2026, which promoted the spirit of collaboration for sustainability. In addition to strengthening relationships with journalists from national and local media outlets, the event served as a tangible effort to rehabilitate coastal ecosystems, reduce coastal abrasion, and enhance blue carbon sequestration.
The event was attended by Abdul Nasir Maksum, Director of PT Pamapersada Nusantara, accompanied by TH. Puguh Susatyo, SRGS Division Head of PT Pamapersada Nusantara, along with members of the management teams from companies within PAMA Group. Their participation demonstrated the company’s commitment to supporting environmental conservation through collaboration with universities and local communities.
Representing FMIPA UNNES were Dean Prof. Edy Cahyono, Vice Dean for Academic Affairs and Student Affairs Zaenal Abidin, Vice Dean for Planning and Resources Dr. Isnarto, and Vice Dean for Business, Research, and Cooperation Prof. Sutikno. Also in attendance was Prof. Nana Kariada Tri Martuti, Head of the UNNES Conservation Subdirectorate and a lecturer at FMIPA, who has actively developed various coastal conservation and mangrove ecosystem rehabilitation programs.
The activity also involved Dr. Andhina Putri Heriyanti, Head of the Undergraduate Environmental Science Study Program; Dr. Fidia Fibriana, Head of the Undergraduate Science Education Study Program; and several FMIPA lecturers, including Abdul Jabbar, faculty advisor of the ILING Project, Trida Ridho Fariz, Hendra Febriyanto, and Amnan Haris, together with other members of the academic community. Students from the Undergraduate Environmental Science Study Program participating in the ILING Project were actively involved from the planning stage through field implementation.
Also participating was Vania F. Herlambang, Puteri Indonesia Lingkungan 2018 and an environmental advocate, who encouraged participants to strengthen their commitment to mangrove conservation. She emphasized that mangrove planting is not merely a ceremonial activity but a long-term investment in environmental sustainability and future generations through collaboration among all sectors of society.
The collaboration among FMIPA UNNES, PAMA Group, and the Mangrove Lestari Farmers Group supports the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG 13 (Climate Action), SDG 14 (Life Below Water), SDG 15 (Life on Land), and SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals), by strengthening partnerships among higher education institutions, industry, and local communities to promote sustainable development.
Through this collaboration, FMIPA UNNES continues to strengthen its role as a higher education institution that not only advances innovation through education and research but also makes tangible contributions to environmental conservation and sustainable development through strategic partnerships with diverse stakeholders.
