23 October 2025, Lhokseumawe — The Seminar Nasional (SEMNAS) 2025 at Politeknik Negeri Lhokseumawe (PNL) marked a significant step forward in strengthening the partnership between UI GreenMetric World University Rankings and Indonesian higher education institutions in accelerating sustainability transformation.
With a focus on innovation, collaboration, and sustainable campus development, the event brought together experts, academics, and policymakers who are collectively driving the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through education, research, and institutional leadership.
Representing UI GreenMetric, Dr. Vishnu Juwono, S.E., MIA, a distinguished professor from Universitas Indonesia, delivered a keynote presentation titled “Green Campuses in Achieving the SDGs: Accelerating Together with UI GreenMetric.” His talk underscored how UI GreenMetric serves as both a benchmarking framework and a collaborative platform that helps universities measure, manage, and accelerate their sustainability performance. “Sustainability is not only about data collection—it is about building systems that inspire continuous improvement and collaboration. Through UI GreenMetric, we empower universities like Politeknik Negeri Lhokseumawe to align their strategies with the SDGs and take tangible action on campus,” said Dr. Juwono.
The collaboration between UI GreenMetric and PNL reflects a shared commitment to making sustainability a core institutional value. PNL has actively engaged in sustainability-oriented initiatives—ranging from energy efficiency and waste reduction to community-based projects—that align with the UI GreenMetric indicators. This partnership also facilitates capacity building and mentoring, enabling PNL to strengthen its internal systems and integrate sustainability into teaching, operations, and community engagement.
Through this engagement, PNL not only enhances its sustainability ranking but also contributes meaningfully to national and global efforts toward achieving the SDGs. The collaboration embodies UI GreenMetric’s vision of creating networks of action, where universities serve as living laboratories for environmental stewardship and social innovation.
The SEMNAS 2025 event served as a platform for dialogue and shared learning—demonstrating how institutions can transform sustainability commitments into measurable outcomes. By continuing to collaborate with the UI GreenMetric network, Politeknik Negeri Lhokseumawe strengthens its role as a leading example of how vocational and applied universities can translate sustainability principles into practice.
Together, UI GreenMetric and Politeknik Negeri Lhokseumawe reaffirm their shared vision—building campuses that lead change, nurture innovation, and drive Indonesia’s higher education institutions toward a more sustainable future.