{"id":3991,"date":"2024-07-31T23:06:00","date_gmt":"2024-07-31T16:06:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/unnes.ac.id\/sdgs\/?p=3991"},"modified":"2025-11-10T15:17:19","modified_gmt":"2025-11-10T08:17:19","slug":"unnes-strengthens-commitment-to-sustainability-through-sdg-oriented-study-programs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/unnes.ac.id\/sdgs\/unnes-strengthens-commitment-to-sustainability-through-sdg-oriented-study-programs\/","title":{"rendered":"UNNES\u2019s Commitment to Dedicated SDG-Focused Degree Programs"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Universitas Negeri Semarang (UNNES) offers a wide range of dedicated degree programs and elective courses that address sustainability and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) across various academic disciplines. This commitment is deeply embedded in the university\u2019s academic structure, offering both full degrees and elective courses specifically designed to advance environmental and social sustainability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Environmental Studies Program and Sustainability Degrees<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>UNNES offers a dedicated <strong>Environmental Studies Study Program<\/strong>, which is central to its commitment to <strong>SDG 13 (Climate Action)<\/strong>, <strong>SDG 15 (Life on Land)<\/strong>, and <strong>SDG 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production)<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>350 students<\/strong> are currently enrolled in the <strong>Environmental Studies Program<\/strong>, with a <strong>graduation rate of 95%<\/strong>.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Over <strong>100 faculty members<\/strong> contribute to this program, focusing on research related to <strong>conservation<\/strong>, <strong>climate change<\/strong>, <strong>biodiversity<\/strong>, and <strong>resource management<\/strong>.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The program includes <strong>practical fieldwork<\/strong>, with students engaging in over <strong>50 community-based projects<\/strong> that directly address <strong>environmental challenges<\/strong>, such as reforestation, waste management, and renewable energy adoption.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/unnes.ac.id\/sdgs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2025\/10\/BeautyPlus-Collage-2025-10-31T16_19_33-1024x576.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3994\" srcset=\"https:\/\/unnes.ac.id\/sdgs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2025\/10\/BeautyPlus-Collage-2025-10-31T16_19_33-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/unnes.ac.id\/sdgs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2025\/10\/BeautyPlus-Collage-2025-10-31T16_19_33-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/unnes.ac.id\/sdgs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2025\/10\/BeautyPlus-Collage-2025-10-31T16_19_33-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/unnes.ac.id\/sdgs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2025\/10\/BeautyPlus-Collage-2025-10-31T16_19_33-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/unnes.ac.id\/sdgs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2025\/10\/BeautyPlus-Collage-2025-10-31T16_19_33.png 1921w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><br><strong>Integration of SDG Principles in Other Degree Programs<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Beyond environmental studies, UNNES incorporates sustainability into its other degree programs. Programs like <strong>Music Education<\/strong>, <strong>Dance Education<\/strong>, and <strong>Javanese Studies<\/strong> play an important role in preserving <strong>traditional and cultural sustainability<\/strong>, aligning with <strong>SDG 4 (Quality Education)<\/strong> and <strong>SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities)<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>More than 1,500 students<\/strong> in these programs benefit from curriculum modules that explore how traditional arts can <strong>promote sustainability<\/strong> and <strong>cultural heritage preservation<\/strong>.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>For example, <strong>Music Education<\/strong> students engage in projects that use music as a medium to raise awareness about <strong>environmental conservation<\/strong> and <strong>social issues<\/strong>.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The <strong>Dance Education program<\/strong> incorporates themes related to <strong>cultural sustainability<\/strong> and how traditional dance forms, such as <strong>Javanese dance<\/strong>, can help maintain cultural identity and local ecosystems.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Javanese Studies<\/strong> includes coursework that teaches how <strong>traditional agricultural practices<\/strong> (such as those used in batik and handicraft) contribute to <strong>local sustainability<\/strong> and economic resilience.<br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>SDG-Oriented Elective Courses Across Disciplines<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>UNNES also offers a wide array of <strong>elective courses<\/strong> on sustainability, which are available to all undergraduate and graduate students, regardless of their field of study.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>In <strong>2024<\/strong>, over <strong>8,000 students<\/strong> participated in these electives, which cover topics such as <strong>sustainable business practices<\/strong>, <strong>climate change mitigation<\/strong>, <strong>environmental ethics<\/strong>, and <strong>social sustainability<\/strong>.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>These courses are taught by over <strong>50 faculty members<\/strong> from diverse disciplines, ensuring a broad, interdisciplinary approach to SDG education.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Additionally, these electives have been incorporated into the curriculum of <strong>12 different faculties<\/strong>, making sustainability education accessible to students in fields ranging from <strong>engineering<\/strong> to <strong>the arts<\/strong>.<br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Research Initiatives Aligned with SDG-Focused Courses<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>UNNES\u2019s commitment to <strong>research<\/strong> on sustainability is integral to its academic programs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>In <strong>2024<\/strong>, over <strong>100 research projects<\/strong> were conducted by students and faculty members, focusing on various SDG-related issues such as <strong>water conservation<\/strong>, <strong>waste reduction<\/strong>, and <strong>renewable energy<\/strong>.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>40% of these research projects<\/strong> directly contributed to improving <strong>local policies<\/strong> and <strong>community practices<\/strong> related to sustainability.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>UNNES also offers <strong>research grants<\/strong> specifically for projects that address the SDGs, providing over <strong>Rp 2 billion<\/strong> in funding annually to support <strong>student-led sustainability initiatives<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/unnes.ac.id\/admission\/sm-reguler-2024\/.\"> For futher information about the admission, please visit <mark class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">https:\/\/unnes.ac.id\/admission\/sm-reguler-2024\/.<\/mark><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Universitas Negeri Semarang (UNNES) offers a wide range of dedicated degree programs and elective courses that address sustainability and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) across various academic disciplines. This commitment is deeply embedded in the university\u2019s academic structure, offering both full degrees and elective courses specifically designed to advance environmental and social sustainability. 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