UMN Guest Lecture: Beyond the Spotlight, Exploring Pramono Anung’s Leadership Toward a Sustainable Jakarta

Group photo of UMN’s rectorate and Senate Chair with Firdaus Ali. (Doc. UMN)

Tangerang, (September 1, 2026) – The UMN Center for Sustainability hosted a guest lecture titled “Beyond the Spotlight: Pramono Anung’s Leadership in Supporting Jakarta’s Sustainable Development Goals”, featuring Prof. Dr. Ir. Firdaus Ali, M.Sc., Coordinator and Special Advisor to the Governor of DKI Jakarta. This guest lecture discussed how Pramono Anung’s leadership as Governor of DKI Jakarta supports sustainable development from a sustainability perspective.

To support sustainable development, collaboration among the government, academia, and the younger generation is crucial. This guest lecture invited UMN students to examine how the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are implemented in Jakarta, particularly under Pramono Anung’s leadership, covering aspects such as infrastructure, waste management, water management, and various other sustainability issues. Pramono Anung delivered this guest lecture online.

“We dedicate this guest lecture to UMN, because UMN not only supports the SDGs but truly implements them. It is hoped that through this event, students and faculty will gain new perspectives on building a better Jakarta,” said Pramono Anung in his online remarks.

For Anung, sustainable development in Jakarta does not focus solely on physical infrastructure but also requires community involvement and a sense of ownership to create a safe and comfortable environment. He hopes that the younger generation, including UMN students, can contribute through various innovations, ideas, and creative concepts in building Jakarta. Furthermore, UMN’s Rector, Dr Andrey Andoko, also responded positively to the guest lecture.

“The theme of this guest lecture aligns with UMN’s vision, which has always focused on sustainability—whether in terms of infrastructure, governance and operations, research, student activities, or the current student learning framework. Sustainability is not merely a subject; it’s about equipping and preparing students with green skills, as demanded by the industry,” Andrey said.

For Andrey, UMN’s commitment to sustainability has earned the university various international accolades, from the UI GreenMetric to the THE Impact Rankings. This commitment also shapes student activities and practices. Through this guest lecture, students are expected to gain new perspectives and insights to continue advancing sustainability through various ideas and practices.

How Jakarta Governor Pramono Anung’s Leadership Supports Sustainability

Guest Lecture with Firdaus Ali (Doc. UMN)

During the guest lecture with Prof. Dr. Ir. Firdaus Ali, M.Sc., he also addressed how concerns about the planet and sustainability have become a global priority. Firdaus also acknowledged that sustainable development in Jakarta must fully implement the vision “Transforming Jakarta into a Global City.”

“The SDG targets in Jakarta must be achieved. With this strategy, we hope to meet national targets as well. Of course, the scope of focus is quite broad, ranging from expanding public transportation to reduce traffic congestion in Jakarta, thereby also reducing carbon emissions. Traffic congestion is detrimental. The public transportation program is a commitment by Mr. Pramono, under which civil servants are required to use public transportation every Wednesday,” he said.

In addition to public transportation, Firdaus also highlighted the issue of waste. According to data, Indonesia is the world’s second-largest producer of methane. Waste accumulates because there is still no waste-sorting system to separate organic, inorganic, and hazardous waste (B3). Therefore, Jakarta is also intensifying waste-sorting programs.

“Of course, we also pay attention to humanitarian issues, namely social justice and inclusive education. Our priority focus for 2026 is to develop a competitive workforce. This program will collaborate with 103 private schools to offer free schooling for up to 10,119 students, provide home visit services for Jakarta residents through 584 Pasukan Putih teams, and implement capacity-building and competitiveness programs for youth,” Firdaus explained.

Beyond just programs, Firdaus is also prioritizing digital transformation for Jakarta residents through the use of technology. With the “JAKI” platform, the public can access a variety of Jakarta’s digital services, including information and policies, complaint submission, healthcare access, public services, emergency response, and transparent data.

“Our goal for 2030 is for Jakarta to become a global city, and of course, this must be balanced with its human resources. Therefore, the younger generation should come up with ideas and innovations. Don’t be afraid to take the next step—identify problems and conduct research. I am confident that the creativity of the younger generation can build a bright future,” Firdaus told UMN students.

By Rachel Tiffany | UMN News Service

English translation by Levina Chrestella Theodora

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