Hasanuddin University through its Graduate School (SPS-UNHAS) organized another international conference entitled “The 5th International Conference on Global Issues for Infrastructure, Environment, and Socio-Economic Development”. The activity that carries the theme “Green and Sustainable Environment Towards Net Zero Carbon Cities” was held virtually through the zoom meeting application at 09.00 CIT on Wednesday (11/23).
Keynote Speakers were Ir. H. Mohammad Ramdhan Pomanto (Mayor of Makassar). The other speakers were Prof. Dahlang T., S.Si., M.Si (Hasanuddin University, Indonesia), Dr. Toong-Khuan Chan (The University of Melbourne, Australia), Andi Asiz, Ph.D.PEng. (Department of Civil Engineering Prince Mohammad Bin Fahd University (PMU), Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia) and David Woodward, Ph.D (Belfast School of Architecture of the Be Ulster University, United Kingdom).
Dean of SPS-Unhas, Prof. Dr. Budu, Ph.D., Sp.M (K)., M.Med.Ed., expressed his gratitude for the speakers’ willingness to share information and experiences with the participants. He said, in general, SPS-UNHAS continues to expand its commitment and contribution in supporting UNHAS towards a World Class University (WCU), one of which is by optimizing international activities through public lectures and international conferences and presenting speakers from various universities and different regions.
The activity was officially opened by the Vice-Rector for Partnership, Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Business Prof. Dr.Eng. Ir. Adi Maulana, ST.M.Phil. He highly appreciated the organization of the conference which will certainly increase knowledge, a place to share experiences and ideas related to global issues. Furthermore, Prof. Adi also gave an overview of UNHAS’ achievements and commitments in various matters including internationalization efforts that continue to be optimized. He said that Unhas with various strategic efforts continued to expand contributions and partnerships with various parties, not only at the national level but also international level.
In general, UNHAS has a commitment to the implementation of SDGs. Prof. Adi said UNHAS made it into the top three universities in implementing SDGs by Bappenas. With this conference, he hopes that bright ideas and innovation will emerge in supporting a sustainable green environment.
