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BINUS University, through international collaboration and research, actively reviews comparative approaches and contributes to the development of international best practices in tackling the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

In 2024, BINUS engaged in several impactful international initiatives aimed at addressing real-world SDG challenges across education, climate action, sustainable urban development, and engineering innovation. These efforts focused not only on theoretical frameworks, but also on practical implementation, community impact, and policy-relevant solutions—all through global academic partnerships.

1. Enhancing Faculty Capacity through Global SDG Pedagogy (June 2024)
BINUS co-hosted the UN SDGs Open Pedagogy Summit – Asia Chapter with Montgomery College (USA) and other members of the Passage to ASEAN (P2A) and Nusantara Higher Education Network (NUNI). This initiative tackled SDG challenges by equipping educators across Asia and the U.S. with innovative teaching strategies that integrate real-world SDG issues—such as poverty, inequality, waste management, and access to education—into student-centered assignments. These assignments encouraged students to collect local data, propose community-based solutions, and reflect on global comparisons, fostering a deeper understanding of how different countries address SDG-related problems.

2. Advancing Best Practices through International Conferences
Through ICEED 2024 and ICEZ 2024, BINUS facilitated academic dialogue and cross-country comparison on critical SDG domains:

• ICEED 2024 addressed challenges in climate resilience, renewable energy, and eco-engineering. Researchers from different countries shared solutions for sustainable infrastructure and environmental technology.

• ICEZ 2024 focused on sustainable city development, green technology, and digital innovation. Case studies and data presented at the conference enabled institutions to benchmark practices, identify gaps, and refine strategies for urban sustainability.

These conferences did not just share knowledge—they actively tackled SDG problems by proposing measurable strategies, innovative designs, and data-backed policy recommendations.

3. Recognition for International Research Collaboration (BRIN, 2024)
In recognition of its strong global research networks, BINUS was named one of Indonesia’s top institutions for international collaboration by BRIN. This distinction reflected BINUS’s high number of international co-authored publications on topics related to sustainability, environmental resilience, and social development—directly contributing to comparative analysis and best practice development in SDG implementation.

BINUS University’s international initiatives go beyond academic exchange—they serve as collaborative efforts to directly tackle global SDG challenges through data-driven research, education reform, policy-relevant findings, and actionable solutions. From climate resilience and green innovation to education access and community empowerment, BINUS is actively shaping best practices that respond to SDG priorities both in Indonesia and globally.

BINUS University actively participates in international collaboration related to data gathering and measurement for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). In 2024, this was demonstrated through several initiatives involving global academic networks, applied research, and education-based data practices.

UN SDGs Open Pedagogy Summit – Asia Chapter (2024)
In June 2024, BINUS co-hosted the UN SDGs Open Pedagogy Summit – Asia Chapter in collaboration with Montgomery College (USA), along with academic partners from the Passage to ASEAN (P2A) and the Nusantara Higher Education Network (NUNI). This international summit focused on integrating SDG themes into higher education teaching and learning.

As a key outcome, participating faculty—including those from BINUS—developed and shared classroom-based assignments that engaged students in collecting and analyzing local data related to sustainability challenges, such as social inequality, community health, waste management, and access to education. These assignments were designed not only to deepen student understanding of the SDGs, but also to generate grassroots-level data across different regions and countries.

This approach enabled BINUS and its international partners to gather and compare educational outcomes and community-level insights across diverse socio-economic contexts. The summit served as a model of how higher education institutions can contribute to SDG data collection in a participatory, scalable, and collaborative way—especially in the domain of SDG 4 (Quality Education) and SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals).

ICEED 2024

Held under the theme “Green and Sustainable Engineering for Climate Resilience,” ICEED 2024 brought together researchers, engineers, and academics from various countries to discuss innovations in sustainable engineering, renewable energy, environmental management, and infrastructure design. BINUS University participated as both a co-organizer and contributor, presenting peer-reviewed research that included empirical data and engineering-based solutions for climate adaptation and sustainable resource use.

The conference facilitated the exchange of data-driven research, technical findings, and methodologies that contribute to global knowledge in sustainable engineering—directly supporting the international community’s efforts to track progress and develop solutions aligned with the SDGs.

ICEZ 2024

In parallel, BINUS also played an active role in ICEZ 2024, which carried the theme “Empowering Digital Innovation and Green Technology for Sustainable Cities.” This conference focused on smart city development, environmental technologies, digital infrastructure, and green innovation. It was attended by international experts, researchers, and institutions who shared case studies, frameworks, and datasets that reflect current progress toward building sustainable and livable urban environments.

BINUS contributed through collaborative research presentations and publications, particularly in areas such as smart energy systems, waste management innovation, and urban digital transformation. The conference served as a platform for data sharing and benchmarking urban sustainability efforts across different countries.

Both conferences served as platforms for international collaboration, where BINUS University contributed through research presentations, joint publications, and academic networking. These activities involved the exchange of data, methodologies, and findings that support global efforts in measuring and monitoring progress toward the SDGs.

These efforts also demonstrate BINUS’s dedication to being part of a global academic community that plays a role in informing policy, guiding innovation, and fostering sustainable development through research-based evidence.

BINUS University actively initiates and participates in cross-sectoral dialogues addressing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), bringing together government, NGOs, academia, and industry to collaborate on global challenges.

One major initiative is the BINUS Indo-Pacific Forum and BINUS Joint International Conference (BJIC), held in Bali in August 2024. The event featured prominent leaders such as Stephen Wahyudi Santoso (President of BINUS Higher Education & Professional Services), Dr. Nelly (Rector of BINUS University), and Prof. Dr. Tirta N. Mursitama (Deputy Minister for Investment Cooperation of Indonesia), who emphasized the importance of global partnerships and the pentahelix model for cross-sectoral collaboration. Diplomats such as H.E. Gina Alagon Jamoralin, the Philippine Ambassador to Indonesia, also underlined the role of regional cooperation for a sustainable future.

The conference included multiple specialized events, such as the International Conference on Biospheric Harmony (ICOBAR), which explored how digital technologies can drive sustainability. Keynote speakers from institutions like the University of New South Wales and Universiti Sains Malaysia shared strategies to integrate technology with sustainable practices, aligning with the Indo-Pacific Forum’s mission to foster innovation for a sustainable future.

In addition, BINUS participated in the International Conference on Sustainable Energy, Environment, Education, and Information Systems (ICSEEIS 2024), where Business Law faculty presented research on the role of artificial intelligence in legal reform, particularly in Indonesia’s evolving death penalty policies. This reflects BINUS’s broader commitment to convening dialogues that merge technology, law, and ethics in the pursuit of justice and sustainable governance.

Through these platforms, BINUS demonstrates its commitment to driving impactful research, education, and cross-sectoral collaboration—ensuring that academic insight, government policies, NGO expertise, and industry innovation intersect to advance the SDGs.

BINUS University actively collaborates with various Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) to advance the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through initiatives that engage students in volunteering programs, research collaborations, and the development of educational resources. These partnerships are designed to foster community empowerment, environmental sustainability, and inclusive education while providing experiential learning opportunities for students.

Through Teach For Indonesia (TFI), BINUS joined the Temasek Foundation SCALE 2024 program in partnership with Nanyang Polytechnic and local NGOs such as Surat Sobek, XSProject, Jakarta Recycle Centre, and Waste4Change. Students engaged in community visits and design thinking projects focused on circular design, waste management, and textile upcycling to address regional sustainability issues.

In addition, BINUS Business School hosted the Social Innovation Camp 2024 (BBS Innocamp), where students collaborated with NGOs and social enterprises to design innovative solutions for social and environmental challenges. Conducted in collaboration with Indorelawan.org as the program facilitator, the initiative guided students in conducting field observations and applying Design Thinking methods together with partner NGOs. Students were divided into groups to visit and learn directly from several NGOs, including The Umbrella Wisdom, Red Nose Foundation, Yayasan Budaya Mandiri, Sekolah MasTer, and Yayasan Bina Berdaya Bangsa. Throughout the program, students observed community empowerment practices, explored NGO operational models, and presented their findings and proposed solutions to a panel of judges. The camp highlighted real-world problem-solving, empathy-driven learning, and multi-stakeholder collaboration involving academia, NGOs, and the social sector.

Another initiative, Save the Ocean 2024, organized by TFI, raised awareness about marine sustainability. By working with NGOs and local communities, the program promoted ocean conservation through education, clean-up drives, and student volunteerism.

Furthermore, BINUS University established a four-year research collaboration with the Yayasan Jamu Tradisional Indonesia (JATI), an organization dedicated to preserving and promoting Indonesia’s traditional herbal medicine (jamu). The partnership focuses on developing a comprehensive Indonesian traditional herbal plant database. The collaboration was formalized through a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) signed at BINUS Anggrek Campus between Prof. Dr. Juneman Abraham, S.Psi., M.Si., Vice Rector of Research and Technology Transfer, and Imam Bagus Sumantri, S.Farm., M.Si., Apt., Chairman of JATI. The event was also attended by representatives from BINUS’s Biotechnology Department, Food Technology Department, and Food Biotechnology Research Center. PT Mega Medica Pharmaceuticals and Prof. Bens Pardamean, Head of BDSRC, also shared insights on future research possibilities.

These collaborations reflect BINUS University’s commitment to integrating academic research, NGO engagement, and community participation in achieving the SDGs.