[Unpad Media Channel] Universitas Padjadjaran’s Faculty of Geological Engineering (Fakultas Teknik Geologi or FTG) turned 16 in 2023. To celebrate the 16th anniversary, Unpad’s Faculty of Geological Engineering strengthened its contribution on reducing the effect of global climate change. The anniversary highlighted a theme, “Synergy and Contribution of Unpad’s Faculty of Geological Engineering on Reducing the Effect of Global Climate Change.”
“As we know, the world’s main issue is global climate change, which has a widespread impact and is felt by the worldwide society, such as rise of air temperature and extended dry season,” said the Dean of Faculty of Geological Engineering Unpad, Prof. Mega Fatimah Rosana, in her speech in the 16th Anniversary of Faculty of Geological Engineering at Bale Sawala, Unpad Rectorate Building, Jatinangor, Monday (11/12/2023).
Furthermore, Prof. Mega added that Unpad’s FTG also considered and contributed on reducing the effect of climate change through the implementation of three pillars (tridarma) of higher education, following Unpad’s Core Academic Values, “The Advancement in Law and Environmental Sustainability in National Development”.
“Unpad’s FTG gives thoughts and ideas in education, research, and community service around the geoscience sector. The research results and publications from the collaboration of academic partners and the industry world have resulted in many solutions and innovations,” said Prof. Mega.
In the future, Unpad’s FTG will continue to commit on innovation in every geoscience sector, both on three pillars (tridarma) of higher education activities, services, and innovation of human resources quality advancement that continuously aligned with the achievement of the vision and mission of Universitas Padjadjaran and faculty.
Moreover, the Vice-Rector for Research and Innovation, Prof. Dr. Ir. Hendarmawan, M.Sc., said that FTG had a strategic role in overcoming the challenge of climate change through the synergy of scientific knowledge, innovation, and cross-sector collaboration.
“We can find tough and sustainable solutions. In-depth research, green technology implementation, and holistic education approach are several steps to reduce the effect of global climate change,” said Prof. Hendarmawan.
The event was filled by a Scientific Oration by the Director of Pollution Control and Coastal and Marine Damage, Ministry of Environment and Forestry, Drs. Dasrul Chaniago, MM., ME., M.H.
In his oration, Dasrul said the importance of the Faculty of Geological Engineering’s role in reducing climate change. The role could be seen through a strong knowledge of identifying beneficial natural resources, investigating natural disaster potential, being involved in natural resources conservation, and reclaiming degraded land from former mining. (arm/SA)*
