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The 8th International Conference on Tropical and Coastal Region Eco Development (ICTCRED) 2024

by admin | Sep 25, 2024 | Activity, events, News, The SDGs

On March 24, 2024, the 8th International Conference on Tropical and Coastal Region Eco Development (ICTCRED) was held at the Aruss Hotel, organized by the Faculty of Fisheries and Marine Science (FPIK) at Diponegoro University (Undip). This biennial event brought together scholars, researchers, and practitioners to discuss critical issues at the intersection of aquatic science and climate change. The key theme for this year’s conference is “Integrating Aquatic Science and Climate Change Mitigation for Sustainable Coastal Development,” emphasizing the need for collaborative solutions to pressing environmental challenges.

The event commenced with opening remarks from the dean of FPIK and the head of the organizing committee, who set the stage for a day filled with insightful discussions and knowledge sharing. Then attendees were treated to a vibrant the Great Semarang dance, showcasing the rich cultural heritage of Semarang. This cultural presentation not only enlivened the atmosphere but also highlighted the importance of integrating local culture within the context of environmental sustainability.

The main session featured esteemed keynote and invited speakers, including Prof. Dr. Ir. Slamet Budi Prayitno, M.Sc from Undip, Prof. Toshio Suga from Tohoku University, Hansan Park, Ph.D from Kyung Hee University, Dr. Noor Faizul Hardy Nordin from International Islamic University Malaysia, and Maria Vanessa Baria-Rodriguez, Ph.D from the University of the Philippines. Each speaker brought a unique perspective to the discussions, addressing various aspects of aquatic science and its relevance to climate change mitigation efforts. Their presentations laid a strong foundation for subsequent discussions and research presentations.

Following the keynote sessions, participants engaged in article and poster presentations, which were organized into several groups. This session encouraged active participation and facilitated in-depth discussions on a range of topics related to sustainable coastal development. The articles presented during ICTCRED 2024 are eligible for publication in reputable journals, including the IOP Conference Series Proceedings and the Aquaculture, Aquarium, Conservation & Legislation – International Journal of the Bioflux Society, and other several Q3 journals. This opportunity highlights the conference’s commitment to fostering scholarly discourse and contributing to the knowledge in aquatic science and environmental studies.

ICTCRED 2024 not only served as a platform for sharing research and ideas but also supporting the missions of The SDGs Center of Diponegoro University. By focusing on the integration of aquatic science and climate change, the conference aimed to contribute to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), promoting sustainable practices and policies in coastal regions. The collaborative spirit and diverse expertise shared during this event underline the importance of collective action in addressing the multifaceted challenges facing our aquatic ecosystems and coastal communities.

Freeport Indonesia and UNDIP: Caring for Coastal Areas through Mangrove Restoration

by admin | Sep 24, 2024 | Activity, events, News

Semarang (23/9) – PT Freeport Indonesia (PTFI) participated in the National Seminar entitled “Protection of Coastal Areas through Mangrove Restoration” held at the Auditorium of the Faculty of Fisheries and Marine Science (FPIK) of Diponegoro University (UNDIP), on Monday, September 23, 2024.

Mangroves play an important role in sustaining the coastal chain of life, minimizing sedimentation and mitigating climate change. Since 2004, PTFI has been implementing a mangrove rehabilitation program in Mimika covering an area of 8,000 hectares, and in a number of other provinces in Indonesia covering an area of 2,000 hectares in collaboration with KLHK, the Peat and Mangrove Restoration Agency (BRGM) and several universities in Indonesia. Until 2024, PTFI’s total mangrove planting area has reached 1,100 hectares.

Present as panelists at the Seminar were Director General of Pollution Control and Environmental Damage (PPKL) of the Ministry of Environment and Forestry (KLHK) Sigit Reliantoro, Vice President Environmental of PT Freeport Indonesia Gesang Setyadi, Prof. Denny Nugroho Sugianto, and Dr. Rudhi Pribadi from the Faculty of Fisheries and Marine Science, Diponegoro University. Around 260 students and lecturers from various faculties at UNDIP and surrounding universities attended the event.

PTFI Vice President Environmental Gesang Setyadi said in the mangrove rehabilitation program in Muara Ajkwa, Mimika Regency, PTFI involved 20 local Papuan contractors to build the estuary structure. In the future, the mangrove forest is expected to provide benefits to local communities in the form of mangrove ecosystem services that include physical, ecological and socio-economic.

Director General of PPKL Sigit Reliantoro emphasized that in carrying out mangrove restoration, there are factors that are quite complex so that the implementation must go through careful planning. “Starting with studies from various aspects and careful planning, the success of mangrove restoration is quite high,” he said.

The involvement of local communities is essential to support the success of PTFI’s mangrove rehabilitation program. “We encourage community empowerment efforts to protect coastal areas in order to ensure the preservation of nature in the future, which will benefit the welfare of the Kamoro Tribe community in the vicinity of the company’s operations. This mangrove rehabilitation is part of the company’s efforts to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 30 percent by 2030,” Gesang said.

In line with Gesang, Prof. Denny added that through carbon sequestration, mangrove ecosystems are able to absorb and store carbon dioxide from the atmosphere for a long time.

“Efforts to accelerate mangrove restoration need to be carried out through a hard structure infrastructure approach, which will help the sedimentation process, and ultimately help the process of re-establishing mangrove vegetation in the area. The existence of mangrove forests contributes to controlling global climate change,” he said.

UNDIP Vice Rector IV for Research, Innovation and Cooperation Wijayanto in his speech said “Through this national seminar, it can provide education and understanding to students and the public regarding the importance of the role of mangrove forests in ecology and economics.”

Given the important value of mangrove ecosystems both physically, ecologically and economically, the use of vegetation is highly prioritized in mangrove ecological rehabilitation. According to Dr. Rudhi, so far many mangrove rehabilitation activities have failed or been less successful because the implementation did not refer to the basic problems that cause mangrove degradation. “It is necessary to study the factors underlying mangrove degradation before rehabilitation efforts are carried out,” he said.

At the same time, a book launch was also held entitled Mangroves in Mimika, which is the 11th book publication in the Biodiversity in Mimika book series. The 163-page book describes the types of mangroves in PTFI’s operating area. The existence of this mangrove book is expected to enrich the reference of mangrove wealth literacy in Indonesia, especially from Papua. (PTFI Team & Ut-Humas)

Blue Economic Literacy in the Public Lecture of the 30th Anniversary of the Faculty of Fisheries and Marine Series UNDIP

by admin | Aug 28, 2024 | events, News

Semarang – Central Java (27/8). The Faculty of Fisheries and Marine Science (FPIK) at Diponegoro University (UNDIP) held a public lecture with the theme “Optimization of the Blue Economy: Marine Biotechnology and Climate Change Solutions” in celebration of the 30th Anniversary of FPIK UNDIP at the Multipurpose Hall Muladi Dome, UNDIP Tembalang campus. The public lecture aimed to provide students with an understanding and enhance their creativity in biotechnology innovation and climate change mitigation to boost the blue economy in Indonesia.

Speaking online, the Minister of Marine Affairs and Fisheries of the Republic of Indonesia, Ir. Sakti Wahyu Trenggono, M.M., emphasized the importance of optimizing the blue economy. “Optimize fisheries by making ecology the top priority, and the blue economy must become mainstream in policy-making, research and technological innovation, as well as economic and industrial development in Indonesia, especially to achieve the triple win of Ocean Health, Ocean Wealth, and Ocean Prosperity,” said Sakti Wahyu Trenggono.

Representing the UNDIP Rector, the Vice Rector for Innovation and Cooperation, Wijayanto, S.IP., M.Si., Ph.D., stated, “The majority of Indonesia’s territory is the ocean, so the sea and its resources are Indonesia’s future. Through the blue economy, particularly fisheries, we can drive economic growth and food security.”

Wijayanto further explained, “In line with the blue economy program, Diponegoro University has supported poverty alleviation and food security programs by opening an undergraduate Agribusiness program, which focuses on agriculture and its business management, at PSDKU (Study Program Outside the Main Campus) UNDIP in Batang. At the UNDIP campus in Jepara, Diponegoro University opened an undergraduate program in Fisheries and Marine Business Technology.”

This public lecture featured four speakers: I Nyoman Radiarta (Head of the Agency for Extension and Human Resources Development in Marine Affairs and Fisheries); Abung Maruli Simanjuntak, S.Pi., M.Si. from DSM-Firmenich Animal Nutrition & Health; Guruh Suryawan, S.Pi. from PT Central Proteina Prima Tbk.; and Prof. Dr. Sc. Anindya Wirasatriya, S.T., M.Si., M.Sc., a professor of oceanography at FPIK UNDIP.

In the first session of the public lecture, I Nyoman Radiarta (Head of the Agency for Extension and Human Resources Development in Marine Affairs and Fisheries) presented material on the Implementation of Blue Economy Policies in Indonesia’s Marine and Fisheries Sector. He referenced the World Economic Forum, United Nations, FAO (2018) predictions that the global population will grow by more than 26% by 2050, leading to an estimated 70% increase in global protein demand. The growing population will result in increased global demand for fish, with most of the supply expected to come from aquaculture production.

Therefore, blue economy policies are needed for sustainable marine and fisheries development. The goal is to protect the sea and its resources, reduce pressure and environmentally harmful fishing activities, and safeguard marine areas. I Nyoman Radiarta outlined five critical actions for implementing the blue economy program in the marine and fisheries sector, including expanding marine conservation areas; measured fishing based on quotas; developing sustainable marine, coastal, and inland aquaculture; monitoring and controlling coastal and small island areas; and cleaning up marine plastic waste through the Fishermen’s Participation Movement.

In the second session, three speakers were featured: Abung Maruli Simanjuntak, S.Pi., M.Si. from DSM-Firmenich Animal Nutrition & Health; Guruh Suryawan, S.Pi. from PT Central Proteina Prima Tbk.; and Prof. Dr. Sc. Anindya Wirasatriya, S.T., M.Si., M.Sc., a professor of oceanography at FPIK UNDIP. The three speakers discussed three topics: the application of probiotics to support shrimp farming, best practices in sustainable shrimp farming, and mitigation and climate change. (Ut-Public Relations)

FPIK UNDIP Joins Strategic Collaboration with KKP for HPI Product Fortification

by admin | Aug 8, 2024 | Collaboration, events

Semarang, August 7, 2024 – Faculty of Fisheries and Marine Sciences of Diponegoro University (FPIK UNDIP), together with the Ministry of Fisheries and Maritime Affairs (KKP) initiated an educational and research collaboration that focuses on the fortification of fish protein hydrolysate (HPI) products. In addition, FPIK UNDIP also received a grant of fish smoking machine from the Ministry of Fisheries and Maritime Affairs (KKP), which is expected to increase the research capacity and development of fish processing technology.

The event which took place at FPIK Undip was attended by lecturers, students, and representatives from the Ministry of Fisheries and Maritime Affairs. In his remarks, the Dean of FPIK UNDIP, Prof. Agus Trianto, S.T., M.Sc., Ph.D, emphasized the importance of collaboration between the academic world and industry in advancing science and technology in the field of fisheries.

“We are very enthusiastic about this collaboration because it can provide great benefits in improving the quality of Indonesian fishery products. Fortification of fish protein hydrolysate products is an important step in increasing the added value of our fishery products,” said Prof. Agus.

This collaboration covers various aspects, including the development of HPI to produce products that have high nutritional content and can be applied in various food products, as well as the selection of fortification processes to increase the nutritional content in processed fish products. In addition, FPIK UNDIP also received a grant of smoking equipment from KKP, which will be used for research and development of smoked fish products. This tool is expected to improve the quality and efficiency of the smoking process, as well as open up opportunities for new product innovations.

This collaboration is expected to run well and make a real contribution to research and development at FPIK UNDIP and have a positive impact on the development of science and technology in the field of fisheries.

FPIK Undip Collaborates On Joint Research With BRIN

by admin | Jul 23, 2024 | Activity, Collaboration, events, News, Research and Dedication

FPIK, SEMARANG – Monday (22/7) the Dean of the Faculty of Fisheries and Marine Science, Diponegoro University (FPIK Undip) Prof. Ir. Tri Winarni Agustini, M.Sc., Ph.D. has signed a Cooperation Agreement with the Hydrodynamic Technology Research Centre, National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN) represented by Dr. Ing. Ir. Widjo Kongko, M.Eng. This collaboration is a collaboration between FPIK and BRIN for hydrodynamic technology engineering research in the coastal areas of Java Island which will be carried out to support the sustainable blue economy program.

In addition to the leaders of each agency, this event was also attended by the Vice Dean for Academic and Student Affairs of FPIK, Prof. Agus Trianto, MSc., Ph.D., the heads of FPIK departments, as well as the research team from BRIN, namely Dr. Aprijanto, M. Irfani, M.M and M. Alfan Santosa, M.T.. In his brief remarks, Dr Widjo Kongko as the head of PRTH-OREM said that he was very happy that FPIK Undip was pleased to carry out this collaboration and was optimistic that in the future research could produce something useful for the community. Prof Tri and Prof Agus also welcomed the research collaboration with BRIN and hoped that the implementation of Joint Research could run optimally, so that it could have a positive impact in supporting a sustainable Blue economy.

FPIK Undip Students Introduce HPI at the 31st National Family Day Exhibition

by admin | Jul 1, 2024 | Activity, events, News

Friday (28/6) The students of the Faculty of Fisheries and Marine Science (FPIK) Diponegoro University (Undip) who are members of the UKM-F Fishery Products Business Unit, participated in the 31st National Family Day exhibition. The event took place at Pancasila Square, Simpang Lima, Semarang, and was attended by general public. This participation is a form of cooperation between the Ministry of Maritime Affairs and Fisheries (KKP), especially Dirjen PDSPKP and FPIK Undip.

The exhibition which was held for three days, from Thursday (27 June) to Saturday (29 June), became an exciting opportunity for FPIK Undip students and the Director General of PDSPKP to introduce fishery innovations. With an exhibition booth that carries the theme “Protein Ikan: Untuk Generasi Emas”, FPIK Undip students had the opportunity to introduce the innovation of Fish Protein Hydrolysate (HPI) powder. This innovation aims to increase people’s protein intake and become a solution in handling stunting. This HPI powder has the advantage in which its fortification does not make food smell fishy and does not change the taste and colour, making it more suitable for people who do not like to consume fish directly.

In addition to HPI powder, the booth also displayed various innovative HPI-based food and beverage products. These products include Surikan milk, soft bread cookies, serabi, onde-onde, sponge cake, sosis solo, various porridge, to several frozen food products such as nuggets, canned tuna, otak-otak, and cilok which also happen to be the products made by UKM-F UUHP FPIK Undip students which show the diversity of HPI applications in various types of food. To be more effective in introducing these innovative products, FPIK students also prepared food testers that could be consumed directly by the general public.

The Dean of FPIK Undip, Prof. Ir. Tri Winarni Agustini, M.Sc., Ph.D., who was also briefly visited the exhibition booth, appreciated the presence and hard work of FPIK students in introducing HPI to the public. She felt proud and fully supported this effort, considering the great benefits that can be obtained by the community from the use of HPI in fulfilling nutrition. The presence of the Dean of FPIK at the booth were a boost for students to continue to innovate and make a real contribution to improving the quality of life of the Indonesian people through innovation of fishery products.