Yogyakarta, May 12th 2025 — The Dean and doctoral student representatives of the Graduate School of Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) attended a scientific discussion titled “Green Growth: Sustainable Growth with Equity” organized by The Yudhoyono Institute on Monday, May 12th 2025. This event brought together strategic thinkers, policymakers, cross-sector leaders, and academics to deliberate on inclusive development, focusing on clean energy, technological innovation, circular economy, and environmentally-based community empowerment toward a sustainable future.
Coordinating Minister for Infrastructure and Regional Development, Agus Harimurti Yudhoyono, in his opening remarks emphasized, “We are facing three fundamental issues to address. First, how do we redefine growth that respects environmental integrity and human well-being? Second, how can we boost technological breakthroughs that uplift many people? And third, how can we ensure that governance and collaboration bridge global insights with local actions?”
Key messages were also delivered by several prominent figures, including former UN Secretary-General Ban Ki Moon via a video message, and Dr. Arun Majumdar, Dean of the Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability. In the panel session moderated by Gita Wirjawan, three distinguished speakers — Dr. Yi Cui, Dr. William Chueh, and Prof. David Cohen — shared perspectives integrating scientific advancement, economic strategy, social inclusion, and geopolitical awareness for better development.
The event was officially closed by Indonesia’s 6th President, Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, who expressed hope that the forum would contribute constructive recommendations and strategies to advance green and sustainable growth collaboratively in Indonesia. The event was also attended by several Merah Putih Cabinet Ministers as well as the Ambassadors of Denmark and Japan.
UGM Graduate School student representatives included Andhika Respati (Doctoral Program in Leadership and Policy Innovation), Dini Astika Sari (Biotechnology Program), and Melania Hanny Aryantie (Doctoral Program in Environmental Science).
Writer: Ika Krisna