Empower Roadshow at UNNES: A UI GreenMetric Campus Setting an Example in Sustainable Energy Transition

Semarang, 30 September 2025 - Universitas Negeri Semarang (UNNES), known as a Conservation Campus and an active member of the UI GreenMetric network, continues to demonstrate its strong commitment to global sustainability efforts. This commitment was evident in the recent Empower Roadshow: Driving Sustainable Energy Transition, a hybrid seminar that engaged over 190 participants, including students, lecturers, and members of the wider community.

The event was organized by the Sub-directorate of Conservation at UNNES in collaboration with PT PLN Indonesia Power and supported by the Akar Banir Indonesia Foundation. The roadshow was designed as a multi-stakeholder dialogue, bringing together academia, government, industry, and civil society to raise awareness, build synergy, and encourage youth participation in the sustainable energy transition. As a media partner, UI GreenMetric recognizes that this initiative aligns closely with its core focus areas, especially education and research, energy and climate change, and social engagement.

The seminar began with an opening speech by UNNES Vice Rector I, Prof. Dr. Zaenuri, M.Si., Akt., followed by a welcome from PLN representative F. Erwin Putranto. Three main speakers shared their insights: Prof. Dr. Eng. Eniya Listiani Dewi, a national expert in renewable energy, Windy Febriasari from PLN Indonesia Power, and Prof. Samsudin Anis, Ph.D., a UNNES professor who emphasized the vital role of higher education in driving energy transformation. In addition to increasing knowledge, the seminar successfully generated practical ideas and collaboration opportunities across sectors. This shows how universities can play a key role in accelerating the national energy transition, not only through research but also through advocacy and community outreach.

As a Green Campus, UNNES has consistently demonstrated leadership in implementing sustainable campus practices in Indonesia. This includes its active participation in the UI GreenMetric ranking methodology and the application of effective measures related to clean energy, green transportation, waste management, and environmental conservation within the university.

UI GreenMetric appreciates initiatives like the Empower Roadshow, which contribute to strengthening the role of universities in achieving sustainability goals. Moving forward, UNNES is expected to continue inspiring other higher education institutions, both nationally and globally, to lead efforts in building a cleaner, greener, and more equitable energy future.