13. Climate Action

Towards Sustainability: UNY's Initiative to Limit Plastic in Campus Shopping

UNY shopping centers, Plaza UNY and Koperasi Mahasiswa UNY, also contribute to the aquatic ecosystem's long-term viability. The administrators of these two shopping complexes have implemented an appeal to limit the amount of plastic bags utilized for carrying shopping products. The appeal is placed near the checkout area in the hopes that all customers will notice and respond to it.

Strengthening the capacity of expertise in tropical biology through FMN OCELOTS

Rio Christy Handziko, S.Pd.Si., M.Pd, a lecturer at the Department of Biology Education of UNY, participated in the Faculty Mentoring Network - Online Content for Experiential Learning of Tropical Systems (FMN - OCELOTS) 2024. Rio Christy has been teaching courses related to tropical ecology and researching intensively in the field of Tropical Ecology.

Maintaining Air Quality through Routine Testing

Testing of ambient air quality and stationary source emissions in the campus environment of Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta (UNY) is carried out routinely under the coordination of the UNY Center for Disaster Mitigation and Climate Change each semester. The testing is UNY's effort to monitor air quality on campus and the environment around the Karangmalang and Wates campuses. Regarding the stationary source emission testing, the team tested the emission level from the generator chimney.
 

UNY Efforts to Preserve Biodiversity on Campus

We can make various efforts to preserve nature while facing the threat of global climate change. One of these efforts is to carry out routine, periodic and sustainable maintenance of parks and various plants in the Green Open Space in the campus area. This routine maintenance is carried out to maintain the balance of the ecosystem and maintain the condition of Green Open Space to maintain biodiversity and provide a comfortable, cool and beautiful view on campus. Garden maintenance is also carried out on vertical gardens on campus.
 

Water Conservation through the Management of 25 Rainwater Infiltration Wells

UNY not only builds Rainwater Infiltration Wells but also conducts water measurement and management of 25 units of Rainwater Infiltration Wells in five areas around the campus. The off-campus infiltration ponds include Karangmalang, Kuningan, Mrican, Samirono, and Santren.
 

Noise Level Measurement at UNY for a Sustainable Green Campus

"UNY measures the noise level in the campus area every semester. Through this activity,, we get authentic data on noise levels so that we can monitor, design preventive efforts, and at the same time control environmental impacts that hinder the realization of green campus conditions conducive to learning and teaching activities," said Dr. Tien Aminatun, S.Si., M.Si., Head of the Center for Disaster Mitigation and Climate Change UNY.
 

Beach Clean Up and Ecobric Workshop: Community Service of UNY International Students

The Faculty of Language, Arts and Culture of Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta organized a social service outing for FBSB UNY International Students at Parangkusumo Beach. With the title "Beach Clean Up", this activity is a social service of beach cleaning, eco-bricking workshops and literacy-based fun activities with children around the beach.

UNY Energy Audit Report

The purpose of an energy audit is to identify, measure, and evaluate energy usage within a facility or system in order to uncover potential savings and enhance energy efficiency. The primary function of an energy audit is to provide clear information about energy consumption patterns and to identify areas where energy savings can be achieved without compromising productivity or comfort.
 

Taking the Wonder Project Power Challenge with a Mini Wind Turbine in the New Zealand eGrid Workshop

Dr. phil. Ir. Didik Hariyanto, M.T., a lecturer in the Department of Electrical Engineering Education, Faculty of Engineering UNY, played an active role in the eGrid (electronic Grid) workshop held at the University of Auckland, New Zealand.

Opportunities for International Cooperation through the Development of the Garuda UNY Electric Car

The Garuda UNY team already has many achievements in various competitions at the international level. Garuda EV-22 UNY Won Three Awards at Indonesia International Motor Show (IIMS) 2022 and officially won in the Overall Champion category. In addition, the team won 1st Place in the Urban Gasoline Engine Category for the 2021 Energy Saving Car Contest (KMHE).

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