UI GreenMetric Strengthens Collaboration with Media Networks to Increase Sustainability Awareness
UI GreenMetric continues to strengthen its commitment to sustainability advocacy by expanding collaboration beyond academic and institutional boundaries into the broader public sphere. Through a deliberate strategy of working closely with credible and influential media institutions, UI GreenMetric ensures that environmental awareness, sustainable development practices, and climate responsibility are communicated clearly, consistently, and persuasively to society at large.
As part of this strategy, UI GreenMetric conducted an official visit to Kompas Multimedia, one of Indonesia’s leading media networks recognized for its extensive coverage of environmental, social, and humanitarian issues. The visit marked an important step in strengthening institutional cooperation and establishing a foundation for broader collaboration to amplify sustainability narratives for national and international audiences. Through direct dialogue and engagement, both parties explored opportunities to expand the reach and impact of sustainability communication.
As a sustainability ranking initiative originating from Universitas Indonesia, UI GreenMetric has consistently positioned higher education institutions as leaders in environmental responsibility. Its framework has evolved into a global platform that assesses universities worldwide based on measurable sustainability indicators, including infrastructure, energy and climate change, waste management, water conservation, transportation, education and research, and governance and digitalization.
However, the initiative’s mission extends beyond measurement and rankings. UI GreenMetric recognizes that data must translate into awareness, and awareness must inspire action. Sustainability achievements, innovations, and best practices should not remain confined to reports or academic forums; they must be communicated to the broader public to influence behavior, inform policy discussions, and strengthen collective responsibility. Strengthening partnerships with national media is therefore a strategic priority. By aligning sustainability expertise with professional journalism, complex environmental issues can be translated into accessible, accurate, and impactful narratives for diverse audiences.
During the visit, the UI GreenMetric delegation was represented by Dr. Vishnu Juwono, S.E., M.I.A., Head of UI GreenMetric; Dr. Abellia Anggi Wardani, S.Hum., M.A., Deputy Chairperson of UI GreenMetric; Sabrina Hikmah Ramadianti, Program, Partnership, and Communications Manager; Riska Putri Hariyadi, Communications Coordinator; and Anin Kumala, Social Media Officer. The delegation met with key editorial and leadership representatives from Kompas, including A. Tomy Nugroho, Deputy Managing Director of Harian Kompas, and Nasrullah Nara, Deputy Head of Humanities. Discussions focused on practical and forward-looking collaboration. Rather than limiting engagement to symbolic cooperation, both parties explored concrete initiatives such as feature stories on university sustainability transformation, in-depth reporting on climate adaptation efforts, expert commentary on environmental policies, and public education campaigns to enhance sustainability literacy.
One of the central objectives of this collaboration is to strengthen environmental literacy across communities. Sustainability efforts cannot succeed without informed citizens who understand the long-term consequences of resource depletion, climate change, and unsustainable consumption patterns. Through educational articles, in-depth reporting, and accessible storytelling, media partnerships help transform technical knowledge into actionable public understanding.
By strengthening ties with trusted media partners, UI GreenMetric expands the reach of sustainability beyond campuses and into households, communities, and national policy conversations. Through sustained collaboration, strategic storytelling, and shared expertise, sustainability can become a mainstream priority rather than a niche concern. The partnership with Kompas Multimedia represents an important milestone in this ongoing effort. UI GreenMetric remains committed to building strategic alliances, broadening outreach, and deepening engagement to ensure that sustainability awareness continues to grow in scale, inclusivity, and impact.