OVERVIEW

This program is designed as a platform for UMAP Canada member institutions within the Queen Elizabeth Scholarship project entitled “Addressing Climate Change in Asia and the Pacific – Leveraging University Mobility in Asia and the Pacific (UMAP) for Action”. By participating in this program, students will develop a strong professional network with climate resilience experts, environmental organizations, and community leaders, equipping them for future careers in sustainability, environmental policy, and disaster management. 

PROGRAM OBJECTIVES

Indonesia faces significant risks from climate-related disasters, including rising sea levels, extreme weather, and coastal erosion, which jeopardize local livelihoods and infrastructure. In this mobility program, students will not only attend regular classes but also participate in a community engagement project and an internship program aimed at boosting disaster and climate risk resilience through community-based adaptation and capacity building. Participants will collaborate closely with local communities to evaluate climate vulnerabilities, develop localized adaptation strategies, and implement nature-based solutions. By combining scientific methods with indigenous knowledge, this initiative seeks to empower communities to build long-term resilience against climate-related hazards. 

The program consists of 3 elements, i.e., class-based courses, community service project on climate change, and final report. 

Courses on Climate Change | Mandatory

Participants are required to take at minimum 2 general courses related to climate change in Department of Environmental Engineering and/or Department of Urban and Regional Planning at ITS. 

Courses:  

Department of Environmental Engineering 

1. Climate Change : 2 SKS , syllabus is here (page 86)
2. Green Technology : 2 SKS, syllabus is here (page 85)

Department of Urban and Regional Planning 

1. Natural Resources and Environmental System : 3 SKS , syllabus is here 
2. Sustainable Development : 3 SKS , syllabus is here

Note: 

• The courses are intended for bachelor’s degree students and are expected to be appropriate for all international students from a variety of backgrounds. 

• 1 SKS is equivalent to 38 hours student working load and 13 hours of teaching. 

Internship Project on Climate Change | Mandatory

Project Name: Disaster Resilient Community 

Duration: 24 August – 18 December 2025 

Overview:

This project is supervised by the ITS Research Center for Disaster Mitigation and Climate Change. Students engage in a hands-on learning experience that integrates virtual reality (VR) technology to assess and enhance disaster preparedness in schools located in vulnerable areas. As climate change increases the frequency and severity of natural disasters, proactive disaster mitigation becomes a crucial part of climate adaptability efforts.

The initiative provides participants with a comprehensive understanding of disaster risks, response strategies, and resilience-building measures, enabling them to contribute to sustainable and adaptive solutions for at-risk communities. Beyond technical innovation, the project also emphasizes community engagement and service, focusing on empowering vulnerable groups such as children, the elderly, and local women’s organizations (PKK). Through educational activities, awareness campaigns, and participatory workshops, students help strengthen local capacity and promote inclusive disaster preparedness.

By merging technology through TENPINA (Technology Enhanced Natural disaster Preparedness with Interactive and eNgaging Approach), education, and community collaboration, this initiative enables international students to make meaningful contributions to local communities. Through interactive and realistic VR-based simulations, TENPINA enhances disaster awareness, strengthens resilience among vulnerable groups (children, women community in the neighborhood, and elderly), and fosters a shared culture of preparedness. Ultimately, the project illustrates how scientific innovation and social empowerment can work together to build safer, more resilient, and sustainable societies.

Community Engagement Project | Co-curricular Activities*

1. Urban Farming, tree planting, and trash sorting – In the SDGs and Eco Campus Unit, students will contribute to campus sustainability efforts by engaging in greening initiatives, reforestation, and enhancing food security through urban farming and tree planting. In addition to that, students take part in the effort of enhancing recycling efficiency through trash shorting in TasTe, and making it more accessible for everyone. 
2. Tree or Mangrove planting – Sharpening the awareness of the crucial role in environmental sustainability, disaster mitigation, and community livelihood in the coastal area, students take part in tree and mangrove planting. 
3. EduWorkshops – To make disaster education more engaging, accessible, and effective to prepare communities for real-life-emergencies, students take part in EduWorkshop related to climate change for junior and high school students in Surabaya.  

Final Report

At the end of the internship and community engagement project, students are required to submit a final report reflecting on their experiences and insights into climate change action in Indonesia. This report serves as an assessment tool, evaluating their active participation, critical understanding, and contributions throughout the project. It also provides an opportunity for students to articulate the impact of their engagement and propose innovative solutions for enhancing community resilience. 

Document

• Download the program description for further information here

24 August 2025 – 18 December 2025

Contact your Office of International Affairs. Registration is done through UMAP USCO System from December 11, 2025 to January 30, 2026.

Please kindly find the details of the projects through this PDF.