Universitas Padjadjaran strengthened its efforts to protect shared land ecosystems throughout 2024 by collaborating with local communities, government partners, and industry stakeholders. These initiatives focused on biodiversity restoration, improved land and soil management, and the promotion of environmentally friendly agricultural practices. Through community-centered activities involving education, tree planting, and the introduction of sustainable cultivation techniques, Unpad contributed to preserving terrestrial ecosystems while enhancing local capacity to manage natural resources responsibly.
Palawa Unpad Collaborates with Pertamina Patra Niaga to Conserve the Endemic Saninten Tree in North Bandung
In 2024, Universitas Padjadjaran supported the maintenance of shared land ecosystems through a collaboration between its Nature Lovers Unit (Palawa) and the local community of North Bandung, together with Pertamina Patra Niaga West Java Region. This partnership was realized through the “1,000 Saninten Tree Planting” initiative, which focused on restoring the population of the endangered Saninten tree, an endemic and protected species in West Java. The activity engaged community members, students, and partner institutions in joint environmental action, raising public awareness of forest conservation while strengthening collaborative stewardship of local land ecosystems. This initiative reflects Unpad’s commitment to community based biodiversity restoration and sustainable forest management.
Enhancing Local Farming Practices through Soil Knowledge and Community Collaboration in Mekarasih Village
Universitas Padjadjaran’s KKNM 85 team conducted a community-based program in Mekarasih Village that encouraged better understanding and practical application of local land and soil potential to improve the cultivation of Pisang Roid. The initiative introduced the use of rice husk biochar as a natural soil amendment to enhance fertility and maintain soil structure. Through interactive learning and collaboration with local stakeholders, the activity guided residents in optimizing their farming practices while maintaining the long-term health of their land. By integrating scientific insights such as the benefits of biochar, with community experience, the program helped strengthen local capacity to manage agricultural resources more effectively and responsibly, supporting both productivity and environmental balance.
Unpad Students Educate Jatinangor Community on Sustainable Hydroponic Farming
The Universitas Padjadjaran (Unpad) Creativity and Entrepreneurship (OKK) Group 146 Subgroup 2, guided by facilitator Rafan Darodjat, S.S., S.H., M.H., conducted a social and educational outreach program on sustainable agriculture for members of the Jatinangor District Family Welfare Movement (PKK) on November 5, 2024. Held at the Jatinangor District Office, the activity combined lectures on food security with hands-on training in hydroponic vegetable cultivation using the wick system. This method, known for its simplicity and efficiency, enables communities to grow vegetables with minimal equipment and maintenance. The initiative aimed to strengthen local food resilience and promote sustainable land and resource management among the residents of Jatinangor.