Depok, May 8, 2026 — Biodiversity issues have become a major concern in sustainable industrial management, particularly for sectors associated with coastal and marine areas. The need for applicable scientific understanding of biodiversity, environmental impacts, and management strategies has driven the growing importance of collaboration between academia and industry.
As one of Indonesia’s leading science faculties, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Universitas Indonesia took part in this effort through the 2026 Biodiversity Training Program for PT Pertamina Patra Niaga, held from April 27–29, 2026, at the Universitas Indonesia campus.
In this program, academics from Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Universitas Indonesia served as speakers and discussion facilitators to strengthen participants’ understanding of biodiversity issues in the industrial sector. The training was conducted in a formal yet open setting, with active interaction between industry participants and the academic team throughout the program.
The Dean of Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Universitas Indonesia, Prof. Dr. Tito Latif Indra, M.Si., stated that universities have a responsibility to provide scientific knowledge that can be practically applied to address environmental challenges.
“Universities are not only places for the development of knowledge, but must also be able to provide science-based solutions that are relevant to the needs of society and industry. Through this training, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Universitas Indonesia seeks to strengthen the synergy between academics and the industrial sector in supporting sustainable environmental management,” said Prof. Dr. Tito Latif Indra, M.Si.
He added that biodiversity issues today cannot be separated from industrial activities, particularly sectors connected to marine and coastal ecosystems. Therefore, collaboration between academia and industry is considered essential to build a more comprehensive understanding of these issues.
Throughout the three-day program, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Universitas Indonesia presented various materials covering biodiversity, environmental management, and the impact of industrial operations on ecosystems. In the Introduction to Biodiversity (1) session, Dr.rer.nat. Yasman, M.Sc. discussed the history, definitions, components, and levels of biodiversity, including Indonesia’s marine biodiversity as a global biodiversity hotspot, the Coral Triangle, existing threats, and conservation efforts.
The Introduction to Biodiversity (2) session on marine mammals was delivered by Mujiyanto, S.St.Pi., M.Si. from BRIN, who explained the threats faced by marine mammals and the measures taken for their protection. Meanwhile, the Introduction to Biodiversity (3) session on methods for measuring flora and fauna diversity was presented by Dr. (Cand.) Afiatry Putrika, M.Si.
The topic of biodiversity management and protection was presented by Mufti Petala Patria. During the session, participants gained an understanding of the importance of biodiversity protection in sustainable industrial practices.
FMIPA UI also presented material on the environmental impacts of refinery operations, including water, air, and soil pollution, potential effects on ecosystems, flora and fauna, as well as the phenomenon of Harmful Algal Blooms (HAB) and the importance of marine environmental monitoring.
The material was delivered by Noverita Dian Takarina, Riani Widiarti, and Muhamad Frendy Setyawan. The three speakers also explained the impacts of refinery operations on human biological systems.
In addition, the session on the Potential Hazards of Marine Biota to Refineries was again delivered by Dr.rer.nat. Yasman, M.Sc., covering the basic concepts of biofouling, macrofouling communities, Microbially Influenced Corrosion (MIC), biogenic gases, toxic metabolites, as well as their economic and operational impacts.
Legal and environmental policy aspects were also included in the training through a session delivered by Prof. Dr. M. R. Andri Gunawan Wibisana, S.H., LL.M. from Faculty of Law, Universitas Indonesia. The session discussed corporate environmental policies, environmental regulations in Indonesia, industrial environmental management standards, and corporate sustainability commitments.
Meanwhile, Dr. Windri Handayani, M.Si. delivered material related to environmental safety awareness for offshore and marine workers.
The training was not limited to classroom sessions, but also included field observation and data collection practicums covering sampling techniques and microalgae observation, coral reef health monitoring, vegetation analysis, and avifauna observation.
The practicum sessions were supervised by the academic and laboratory team from Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Universitas Indonesia, consisting of Dr. Riani Widiarti, M.Si., Dr. Dra. Dian Hendrayanti, M.Sc., Deti Purwanti, S.Si., and Yunan Helmi Izzulhaq, S.Si.
The series of activities concluded with data processing sessions and presentations of the field observation results. Through this training program, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Universitas Indonesia further expanded its contribution to the development of science-based solutions that support environmental management and industrial sustainability in Indonesia.
