DOI: https://doi.org/10.14710/jsp.2024.24803

University’s Efforts In Addressing Climate Change Challenges : A Case at Raden Intan State Islamic University

Wan Jamaluddin scopus  -  Faculty of Tarbiyah and Teacher Training, Universitas Islam Negeri Raden Intan Lampung, Bandar Lampung, Indonesia
*Suci Wulan Pawhestri scopus  -  Faculty of Tarbiyah and Teacher Training, Universitas Islam Negeri Raden Intan Lampung, Bandar Lampung, Indonesia
Aulia Ulmillah orcid scopus  -  Faculty of Tarbiyah and Teacher Training, Universitas Islam Negeri Raden Intan Lampung, Bandar Lampung, Indonesia
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Addressing climate change has become a top priority for universities worldwide. This paper examines Raden Intan State Islamic University’s initiatives to confront climate change through its Eco-Campus program. In Indonesia, a country highly vulnerable to climate change, UIN Raden Intan Lampung recognizes its responsibility in promoting sustainability and reducing environmental impacts. Using a qualitative approach, this case study explores the university's comprehensive strategies, which include institutional policies and grassroots efforts. The campus focuses on reducing carbon emissions, adopting renewable energy, and enhancing climate resilience. Key initiatives include maintaining large green spaces that lower temperatures and absorb carbon dioxide, using energy-saving devices like LED lights, and installing solar panels to minimize the carbon footprint. In waste management, the university turns organic waste into compost and repurposes food waste to feed larvae, which are then processed into animal feed. Water conservation efforts are supported by artificial ponds, ensuring a reliable water supply and maintaining greenery during dry seasons. The university also promotes sustainable transportation by encouraging bicycle use and limiting vehicle parking to reduce emissions. Overall, UIN Raden Intan Lampung exemplifies how a university can integrate sustainability into campus life, serving as a model for climate change mitigation efforts.

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