UNNES Strengthens Local Food Systems through Local Procurement to Support SDG 2

Universitas Negeri Semarang (UNNES) supports the achievement of SDG 2 (Zero Hunger) through local food procurement policies, partnerships with farmers, and the development of sustainable agriculture. As a Conservation University, UNNES integrates the use of local food sources into its campus operations to promote sustainable food systems.

This commitment is reflected in Circular Letter Number B/4603/UN37/TU.01.01/2023 concerning the Utilization of Local Food to Meet Consumption Needs. The policy prioritizes the use of local food ingredients, such as cassava, corn, taro, and sweet potatoes, while encouraging the involvement of local micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) in providing food and beverages for university activities. 

In 2025, a total of 11 local MSMEs participated in supplying food and beverages for activities within the UNNES community, creating opportunities for local businesses to participate in the campus food supply chain.

This commitment is further reinforced by Circular Letter Number B/28473/UN37/PT.02/2024 concerning the Utilization of Campus Facilities by Local Farmers, which supports collaboration in the development of sustainable agriculture. UNNES has also developed ECOFARM, launched in 2023 as an environmentally friendly agricultural living laboratory for organic vegetable production, education, and hands-on learning in sustainable agricultural practices.

Through local food procurement policies, the involvement of 11 local MSMEs in 2025, support for local farmers, and the development of ECOFARM, UNNES strengthens the links between campus operations and local food systems. These initiatives promote the use of regional food resources and the adoption of sustainable food practices, in alignment with SDG 2.