HE Mohamad Oemar,
Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Indonesia to France, Andorra, Monaco, and Permanent Delegation of the Republic of Indonesia to UNESCO
Presentation from Invited Speaker - 2025
Welcome Speech
Prof. Dr. Ir. Riri Fitri Sari, M.Sc., MM.,
Chairperson, UI GreenMetric World University Rankings
Prof. Jeanick Brisswalter,
President, Université Côte d’Azur, France
Keynote Speeches
Prof. Erwin Franquet,
Vice-President for Sustainable Development, Université Côte d’Azur, France
Emily Stott, Nature Positive Universities Coordinator, University of Oxford, United Kingdom
Nature Positive Universities: A global movement
Cécile Sabourault – Vice President for International Affairs at Université Côte d’Azur
The role of Universities in protecting the Sea: from local to global
Discussion Session 1A (The Story of Our Institution and Society in Managing Education and Research)
Prof. John O’Halloran, BSc Phd MRIA, ,
President, University College Cork, Ireland
Student-led, research-informed and practice focused: University College Cork’s journey to sustainability
Prof. Dr. Camila Celeste Brandão Ferreira Ítavo,
Rector, Universidade Federal de Mato Grosso do Sul (UFMS), Brazil
Paths to an Innovative, Humane and Sustainable University: The creation of the Dean for Citizenship and Sustainability at UFMS
Dr. Junaidi, S.S., M.A, Vice-Chair of UI GreenMetric, Universitas Indonesia
A 2024 Overview of Graduates in UI GreenMetric Member Universities Working In Green Jobs
Prof. Yung Ping Tseng,
Vice President, Nation al Chi Nan University, Taiwan
National Chi Nan University’s Role in Dark-Sky Governance and Regional Revitalization: A Model of Local Engagement and International Vision
Prof. Dr. Tevhide Serra Gorpe, UI GreenMetric Online Course Coordinator, University of Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
The Transition to AI as a Tool for Teaching and Learning Sustainability in Higher Education: Educators’ Insights
Discussion Session 1B (The Story of Our Institution and Society in Managing Education and Research)
Dra. María Soledad Perfumo,
Vice Chancellor of Innovation and Development, Universidad Católica de Córdoba, Argentina
From vision to monitored action: the integration of UI GreenMetric into Universidad Católica de Córdoba’s environmental policy and education
Prof. Eng. Pablo Vanegas Peralta, PhD,
Vice-Rector for Research and Graduate Studies, Escuela Superior Politécnica de Chimborazo, Ecuador
Tuta Sindina: The Way Forward in Managing Research At Escuela Superior Politécnica De Chimborazo
Prof. Dr. Vincent Ru-Chu Shih,
Representative of President, National Pingtung University of Science and Technology (NPUST), Taiwan
The Implementation and Experience of Green Sustainability in Academic Research Development in NPUST
Prof. Dr Tanvir Hussein, PMP,
Representative of President, Gulf University, Bahrain
Green Finance Education for Future Leaders: Embedding SDGs into Finance Curricula at Gulf University-Bahrain
Discussion Session 2A (The Story of Our Institution and Society in Managing Setting and Infrastructure)
Prof. Carlos Gilberto Carlotti Junior,
President, University of São Paulo/USP, Brazil
Applied Research for The Construction of a Sustainable Campus at The University of São Paulo
Prof. Dr. hab. Arnold Bernaciak,
Vice-Rector for Science, WSB Merito University in Poznań, Poland
Public-Private-Civic Partnership – A New Alliance for Sustainable Development
Prof. Dr. Hasan Latif Kadhim.,
Rector, Al-Furat Al-Awsat Technical University, Iraq
Advancing Education and Research for a Sustainable Future at ATU
M.Sc. Leonardo Chaves de Carvalho,
Sustainability Director. Universidade Federal de Mato Grosso do Sul (UFMS), Brazil
Sustainability and Local Identity: The Rocky Trail Program as a Strategy for the SDGs in Higher Education
Discussion Session 2B (The Story of Our Institution and Society in Managing Setting and Infrastructure)
Prof. Dr. Klaus Rick,
Representative of Rector, Umwelt-Campus Birkenfeld Trier Univ. of Applied Sciences, Germany
Fostering A Sustainable University in Germany – Setting, Infrastructure and Perspective
Assoc. Prof. Cheema Soralump,
Representative of President, Kasetsart University, Thailand
Student Development and Student Affairs to Enhance UI Green Metric at Kasetsart University
Dr. Thalita Dalbelo,
Representative of Rector, University of Campinas, Brazil
Strategic Sustainability Action Plan at Unicamp
Dr. Omar Blibech,
Representative of President, Gulf University, Bahrain
Designing a Framework towards Sustainability Leadership in a Higher Education Institution: A Case Study of Gulf University, Bahrain.
Discussion Session 3A (The Story of Our Institution and Society in Managing Energy and Climate)
Prof. Federico Delfino,
Rector, University of Genoa, Italy
The University of Genova climate policies
Dr. Donna Padilla-Taguiba,
President, Panpacific University, Philippines
Promoting Energy Efficiency in Panpacific University, Philippines
Asst.Prof. Dr. Prasert Kanthamanon, Senior Vice President for Administrative Affairs, King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi, Thailand
Community Engagement on Climate Change at KMUTT, Thailand
Discussion Session 3B (The Story of Our Institution and Society in Managing Energy and Climate Change)
Assoc. Prof. Nigar Ismayilova, Representative of Rector, Azerbaijan State Oil and Industry University, Azerbaijan
AI-driven Data Analysis for Sustainable Development
Prof. Dr. Adejuwon Adewale ADENEYE, DSc, PhD, MBBS, Representative of Vice-Chancellor, Lagos State University, Nigeria
Smart Technology for Energy Efficiency in Lagos State University, Nigeria: Innovation for Carbon-Neutral Campus Development
Discussion Session 4A (The Story of Our Institution and Society in Managing Waste)
Erna Maters,
Representative of Rector, Wageningen University & Research, Netherlands
Managing Material Flows to increase Circularity at Wageningen University & Research
Prof. Patrícia Faga Iglecias,
Representative of Rector, University of São Paulo/USP, Brazil
Full-scale anaerobic digestion of organic fraction of municipal solid waste (OFMSW): GHG reduction on campus
Prof. Obidjon Khamidov, Rector, Bukhara State University, Uzbekistan
Lessons from Bukhara State University: Integrating SDGs into Education and Community Collaboration
Discussion Session 4B (The Story of Our Institution and Society in Managing Waste)
Dr. Murti Kusuma Wirasti, M.Si.,
Representative of Rector, Universitas Negeri Jakarta, Indonesia
Exploring Sustainable Consumption Literacy: An Initial Step of the Education and Research Management at Universitas Negeri Jakarta
Prof. Dr. Muhammad Bilal Tahir,
Representative of Vice Chancellor, Khwaja Fareed UEIT, Pakistan
KFUEIT’s Commitment to Sustainable Education and Research: A Transformative Approach
Dr. Cecilia O. Bucayong,
Representative of President, Central Mindanao University, Philippines
Breaking the Waste Cycle: How Central Mindanao University Cut Waste from 30 Tons to 2 Tons
Dr. Regina Clélia da Costa Mesquita Micaroni,
Representative of Rector, University of Campinas, Brazil
Advances in Hazardous Waste Recycling and the Prevention at University of Campinas
Discussion Session 5 (The Story of Our Institution and Society in Managing Water)
Dr. Mariana Ortiz Reynoso,
Vice President for Research and Graduate Studies, Universidad Autónoma del Estado de México, Mexico
Strategies for Carbon Footprint Mitigation in the Autonomous University of the State of Mexico
Dr. Oualid Abidi,
Representative of President, Australian University – Kuwait, Kuwait
From Vision to Metrics: Positioning Australian University-Kuwait for UI GreenMetric Excellence through Digital Transformation
Rami Elhusseini, Msc.,
Representative of President, American University of Beirut, Lebanon
From the Cacti Roses Grow: Turning Political Desert Land to Urban Oases
Dr. Yousef Alqurashi,
Representative of Rector, Shaqra University, Saudi Arabia
Sustainability Initiatives at Shaqra University: A Holistic Approach to Environmental Responsibility
Discussion Session 6A (The Story of Our Institution and Society in Managing Transportation)
Prof. Saule Rakhmetullina,
Chairman of the board – Rector, D.Serikbayev East Kazakhstan Technical University, Kazakhstan
Sustainable University Strategy and Assessing Its Performance in Green Rankings
Prof. Dr. Chanita Rukspollmuang, Ph.D.,
Vice President and Dean of Graduate School of Education, Siam University, Thailand
Strengthening the 3C Partnership for Sustainable District
Dr. Alijon Abdurakhmonov,
Vice-Rector, Shakhrisabz State Pedagogical Institute, Uzbekistan
Sustainability Advancements at Shakhrisabz State Pedagogical Institute: A Model for Eco-Friendly Campus Development
Prof. Dr. Elena Maggi,
Representative of Rector, University of Insubria, Italy
Understanding academic transport emissions – insights from an Italian medium-size public University
Discussion Session 6B (The Story of Our Institution and Society in Managing Education and Research)
Prof. dr. Ferenc Lakatos,
Vice-Rector for Research and Foreign Affairs, University of Sopron, Hungary
Investigation and Shaping of Sustainability Attitudes of Students and Employees at the University of Sopron
Prof. Shady Hamadeh,
Representative of President, American University of Beirut, Lebanon
Advancing Sustainability Education and Research at AUB: The Role of ESDU
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Tolga ERKAN, Representative of Rector, OSTIM Technical University, Turkey
FeedFuture Project: Combating Hunger and Promoting Sustainability in Schools
Ms. Tünde Kulcsár, Representative of Rector, University of Pécs, Hungary
Advancing SDG Education Through University Collaboration in Hungary