(Feb News) Faculty of Economics and Business, Universitas Airlangga (FEB Unair) participated in the National Seminar entitled "Urgency of Energy Transition Preventing the Impact of Climate Change Universitas Airlangga" which was held in the Garuda Mukti Hall, 5th Floor Management Office, Merr C Campus, Universitas Airlangga Universitas Airlangga, on Wednesday, March 19, 2025. (MPR RI). The seminar was attended by more than 500 participants from Universitas AirlanggaAcademica Civitas.
The event began with a speech from the Chancellor Universitas Airlangga, Prof. Dr. M. Nasih, MT. Ak., Ca. In his remarks, Prof. Nasih stressed the importance of the role of universities in encouraging energy transitions in Indonesia. "Today is a special day because we will discuss energy transitions and climate change. Every day we feel how the climate changes, sea levels rise, landslides occur everywhere, and this is no longer just a theory," said Prof. Nasih. He highlighted that natural resources are not something that is not limited, so it needs wiser management so that future generations can still enjoy it.
This seminar presented two main speakers, namely Dr. Eddy Soeparno, SH., MH., - Deputy Chairperson of the MPR RI and Prof. Dr. Ni Nyoman Tri Puspaningsih, MSi. - Deputy Chancellor of Airlangga University Research, Innovation and Community Development This event was guided by Moderator, Prof. Dr. Suparto Wijoyo, SH., MHum. - Publication, research, community service, internationalization and digitalization.
Dr. Eddy Soeparno in his presentation highlighted the urgency of energy transition policies in Indonesia as part of global efforts in reducing the impact of climate change. He stressed that Indonesia must move quickly in developing new and renewable energy so as not to be left behind in global competition. "Indonesia has a large renewable energy potential, but at this time we are still dependent on fossil energy. Energy security must be a priority so that we do not constantly depend on energy imports," said Dr. Eddy. He also invited Universitas Airlangga to play a more active role in creating innovative studies and solutions to the problem of energy transition in Indonesia. In addition, Dr. Eddy highlighted the importance of transportation electrification, the use of environmentally friendly fuels, and the application of carbon taxes to support green energy policies.
Meanwhile, Prof. Dr. Ni Nyoman Tri Puspaningsih, MSi., In his delivery session, gave an academic perspective on the challenges and opportunities of energy transitions, especially in relation to the role of the MPR RI before the law related to energy transition was passed. He stressed that the policies to be taken must be based on research and consider long -term sustainability. "MPR RI needs to ensure that the energy transition policy made is not only short -term, but also has a strong foundation for economic and environmental sustainability. Therefore, input from academics is very important," said Prof. Ni Nyoman. He also underlined the role of Universitas Airlangga in supporting energy transition policies through innovative research, environmental conservation, and collaboration with various global institutions.
The participation of FEB Unair in this seminar became a tangible manifestation of the faculty commitment in supporting the energy transition agenda as a strategic step in facing the challenges of climate change. With a collaboration between academics, government, and industry, it is expected that energy transition policies can be more effective in realizing sustainable development in Indonesia.
Universitas Airlangga continues to strengthen partnerships in realizing sustainable energy transitions. Unair is active in collaboration with various institutions, both domestic and international, to accelerate the adoption of renewable energy and build research capacity and innovation in the field of green energy. This collaboration reflects the role of Airlangga University in building global synergy in order to achieve environmental sustainability and wider welfare.
