As part of its commitment to sustainability and energy transformation, Universitas Negeri Semarang (UNNES) continues to strengthen partnerships with government institutions to support the development of policies on clean energy and energy-efficient technology. On 3 November 2024, representatives from UNNES conducted a formal visit to the Regional Development Planning Agency (BAPPEDA) of Central Java Province to discuss collaborative strategies in achieving regional and national energy transition goals.
The meeting aimed to align academic research, community engagement, and innovation at UNNES with the Central Java Provincial Government’s clean energy roadmap. During the discussion, UNNES presented its ongoing research on renewable energy integration, campus energy audits, and smart building technologies that support energy efficiency. The university also offered technical expertise in formulating evidence-based recommendations for provincial energy policies, particularly those targeting carbon emission reduction and renewable energy utilization in government and industrial sectors.
The visit, attended by UNNES academic leaders and BAPPEDA officials, marked an important step in strengthening policy synergy between academia and government. UNNES emphasized that higher education institutions have a strategic role in bridging scientific knowledge with policy implementation, particularly in supporting Indonesia’s Carbon Neutral 2045 commitment.
The delegation from UNNES, led by faculty experts in energy systems and environmental management, also proposed a joint initiative for conducting regional energy efficiency assessments and capacity-building workshops for local government units. BAPPEDA representatives responded positively, acknowledging UNNES’s contribution in providing research-based insights and training programs for green planning and sustainable infrastructure.
Through ongoing cooperation with BAPPEDA and other provincial agencies, UNNES continues to provide scientific input, data analysis, and policy recommendations to help shape a cleaner, more energy-efficient future for the region.