“The two SDGs that look at the broader ecosystem divide it into Life Below Water, and Life on Land. The oceans, and the rivers and watersheds that link to them, are the largest part of our ecosystem. 40% of the world’s population lives within 100km of the coast, and we all rely – directly or indirectly – on the sea.”
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SDG 14: LIFE BELOW WATER
Supporting Aquatic Ecosystems through Education
ITS Helps to Cultivate Clean Water by Implementing Reverse-Osmosis Membrane Process
It is still common to find a well of water containing bacteria and metal compounds, which is quite disturbing in fulfilling the needs of clean water in the community. Following up on this condition, the Community Service Team (Abmas) of ITS applied the reverse-osmosis membrane process as a method of purifying water for drinking water needs. This method will be implemented in the water treatment plans for boarding school communities.
Bengawan Solo Becomes a Water Source for Residents, ITS Creates Filters from Coconut Shells
The Community Service Team (Abmas) of ITS succeeded in creating a water filter made from coconut shells. This was implemented in Sumberwudi Village, Karanggeneng District, Lamongan. This water filter will be used as an example for local communities to be able to make filters more effective independently.
ITS Collaborates with Multi Stakeholders to Discuss Rejoso Watershed Management
The strategic function of the Rejoso Watershed as a source of clean water supply in parts of East Java (East Java) has decreased annually. In fact, in the near future, the water resources of the Rejoso watershed will be utilized to fulfill the needs of the wider East Java community. Based on such issues, ITS through the Faculty of Civil, Environmental, and Earth Engineering organized Forum Group Discussion along with the Provincial government and Rejoso Watershed Care Forum as well.
OceanFarm ITS
ITS is increasingly established as a leading maritime campus in Indonesia with various innovative steps. The Marine Engineering Department lecturer team along with the ITS Directorate of Research and Community Service (DRPM) pioneered a new breakthrough in the maritime sector in the form of the first floating marine ecotourism dual fish cultivation (aquaculture) building in Indonesia called Ocean FarmITS. This pioneering action is an answer to a solution to a decrease in the catch of fishermen around Sidoasri Bay, Malang.
Catching Opportunity by Building Marine and Fisheries Sector Business
As a maritime country, the potential for fisheries in Indonesia cannot be doubted. With abundant resources and good management, Indonesia should be able to dominate business in the marine and fisheries sector. This geographical background inspires Ir. Didik Sudiarso and Achmad Nizam in building their business accommodated by ITS through the Directorate of Innovation and Science Technology Area (DIKST).
Our Dedication to the Nation: Engineering Physics Laboratory Assists Milkfish Farmers in Maintaining Pond Water Quality
ITS’ Engineering Physics Laboratory, Department of Engineering Physics, designed water quality monitoring tools as a result of inspiration from the idea that pond water quality plays an important role in the sustainability of milkfish cultivation. With these tools, ITS resolves problems experienced by milkfish farmers and increases their productivity.
ITS Students Invent Sensors for Detecting Illegal Fishing and Marine Disasters
Initiating a new innovation is one of the roles of students in solving problems in society. This time, innovation came from five students of ITS who sparked the idea of underwater sensor technology innovation that was applied to Indonesia’s border waters. This innovation can be a technological recommendation for the government in tackling the problem of illegal fishing.
ITS Students Initiate Coastal Houses to Help Fishermen
ITS initiated a container for marine catches that guarantees an increase in the selling price of fishermen’s marine catches. The collaboration of ITS students from the Department of Marine Engineering, the Department of Information Systems, and the Department of Mathematics initiated the coastal house. This container is used to empower independently through the production house.
Our Dedication to the Country: ITS Students Help Surabaya Fishermen Maintain Fish Quality
With the abundance of marine fish resources owned by Indonesia, a group of students from ITS created a cooler to store solar-powered fish. By bringing an environmentally friendly concept, this product can solve the problem of the Bulak Fisherman’s Village in Surabaya to maintain the quality of the catch. This technology can be used by Indonesian, especially fishermen. The most important, fish as Indonesia’s wealth of resources is also maintained.
Supporting Aquatic Ecosystems through Action
ITS Green Action: Fostering Climate Resilience through Coastal Ecosystem Restoration
In response to the climate crisis and the detrimental impact on coastal ecosystems, the Ministry of Environment and Disaster of ITS Student Executive Board (BEM) organized a vital environmental restoration initiative known as “ITS Green Action.” This project, involving mangrove and seagrass planting at Labuhan Mangrove Ecotourism in Bangkalan, aimed to raise awareness among the ITS Student Family (KM) about climate crisis challenges. By focusing on activities that contribute to blue carbon restoration in coastal areas, BEM ITS engaged volunteers from KM ITS to participate in mangrove and seagrass planting.
ISOCEEN: Fostering Global Collaboration for Sustainable Ocean and Coastal Engineering”
The ninth edition of the International Seminar on Ocean and Coastal Engineering, Environmental and Natural Disaster Management (ISOCEEN) featured a diverse lineup of domestic and international experts, addressing the theme of “Promoting Ocean-Coastal Engineering Innovation and Collaboration for Sustainable Development.” Over the two-day event, discussions revolved around harnessing the potential of ocean and coastal areas to advance sustainable development goals. As a response to global challenges, ISOCEEN 2021 emphasized the need for global collaboration to effectively address these issues, inviting keynote speakers from various parts of the world.
This initiative aligns with the objective of supporting and organizing events aimed at promoting the conservation and sustainable utilization of oceans, seas, lakes, rivers, and marine resources, fostering a collaborative approach to marine engineering and environmental preservation.
Alfatekelits Hosts ‘Indonesia Green Maritime Toward Net Zero Emission’ Webinar to Address Climate Change in the Maritime Sector
The webinar “Indonesia Green Maritime Toward Net Zero Emission,” hosted by the Alumni of the Faculty of Marine Technology at Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember (Alfatekelits), underscores the significance of addressing climate change challenges in the maritime sector. It emphasizes the critical role of the maritime industry in global carbon gas emissions, accounting for 2.2 percent, as indicated by the Greenhouse Gas (GHG) inventory report from the Ministry of Environment and Forestry of Indonesia.
The webinar highlights concerns regarding exhaust emissions from ship engines, including pollutants like Nitrogen oxides, carbon monoxide, hydrocarbons, and sulfur oxides, which pose health and environmental risks. The event aligns with the objective of supporting or organizing initiatives aimed at promoting the conservation and sustainable utilization of oceans, seas, lakes, rivers, and marine resources, emphasizing the importance of sustainable practices in the maritime sector.
ITS BEM Launches Green Campaign with Seed Distribution on National Earth Day to Tackle Deforestation
In an effort to combat the escalating deforestation issues plaguing Indonesia, the Student Executive Board (BEM) of the Sepuluh November Institute of Technology (ITS) initiated a green campaign in commemoration of National Earth Day. The campaign aimed to instill a sense of responsibility and awareness regarding the importance of environmental protection in Surabaya.
By collaborating with student volunteers, BEM ITS distributed three hundred tree and plant seeds, including trembesi trees, tomatoes, eggplants, chilies, and cabbage, to visitors at Taman Flora. This proactive engagement in tree planting aligns with the goal of supporting and organizing events aimed at promoting the conservation and sustainable utilization of the environment’s vital resources, fostering sustainable practices in Surabaya.
ITS Aquatic Ecosystems
ITS Surabaya ensures that food on campus that comes from aquatic ecosystems is sustainably harvested. For this issue, ITS works closely together with the community to provide the required assistance. One of the efforts is shown on ITS students’ project entitled Rumah Pesisir, an innovation for marine catches that guarantees an increase in the selling price of fishermen’s marine catches. ITS also works in the research and innovation area for the fisheries community, one of the innovations is through Eco Storage Portable (ES-PORT), a thermoelectric fish storage.
Our Dedication to the Country: ITS Students Help Surabaya Fishermen Maintain Fish Quality
Against the backdrop of the abundant wealth of marine fish resources owned by Indonesia, a group of students from ITS created a cooler to store solar-powered fish. By bringing an environmentally friendly concept, this product can solve the problem of the Bulak Fisherman’s Village in Surabaya to maintain the quality of the catch.
ITS Students Initiate Coastal Houses to Help Fishermen
ITS initiated a container for marine catches that guarantees an increase in the selling price of fishermen’s marine catches. The collaboration of three ITS students from the Department of Marine Engineering, the Department of Information Systems, and the Department of Mathematics initiated the coastal house.
Saving Coral Reefs and Utilizing Shells and Fish Stomachs | SDG Center ITS #04
The SDG Center ITS is committed to preserving coral reefs and utilizing shells and fish stomachs as a sustainable resource. This is achieved through research and development initiatives focused on understanding the ecological and economic importance of coral reefs and utilizing shells and fish stomachs as a sustainable source of raw materials. These efforts aim to support the conservation of coral reefs and promote sustainable resource use.
OCEANO 2019 Social Development Invites Students to Preserve Coral Reefs
OCEANO 2019 Social Development, an event organized by Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember (ITS) invites students to take an active role in preserving coral reefs. Through various activities, the event aims to raise awareness about the importance of coral reefs and the role of students in their conservation. The event also provides a platform for students to contribute to coral reef conservation efforts through research, volunteering and community engagement.
ITS Contingent Participates in the Release of 200 Sea Turtles at the 32nd PIMNAS
The Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember (ITS) contingent participated in the release of 200 sea turtles as part of the 32nd National Student Scientific Week (PIMNAS) event. This event aimed to raise awareness about the importance of sea turtle conservation and the role of the community in protecting this endangered species. The ITS contingent actively participated in this event, demonstrating the university’s commitment to environmental conservation and sustainability.
SIRIPIKAN, Information System for Fisheries Potential by ITS Students
With a sea area of 2.3 million square kilometers, Indonesia’s marine wealth is very large. If managed properly, Indonesia can be independent in producing marine fish without the need to import from other countries. Seeing this, Sepuluh Nopember Institute of Technology (ITS) student, Alfian Bimanjaya tried to make a new breakthrough called the Fisheries Potential Information System (SIRIPIKAN) in the international competition Esri Young Scholars Award 2020.
ITS Students Design IoT-Based ARISTER to Overcome River Waste
Garbage in the river that is left in excess and accumulates will certainly cause various problems. Thinking of providing a solution, the students of the Sepuluh Nopember Institute of Technology (ITS) who are members of the Student Creativity Program (PKM) team designed the Internet of Things (IoT)-based Automatic River Solid Waste Scrapper (ARISTER) which is believed to be able to help overcome the accumulation of garbage in rivers by easier.
ITS Students Innovate Sensors for Detecting Illegal Fishing and Marine Disasters
Initiating a new innovation is one of the roles of students in solving problems in society. This time, innovation came from five students of the Sepuluh Nopember Institute of Technology (ITS) who came up with the idea of underwater sensor technology innovation that was applied to Indonesia’s border waters.
Water Sensitive Waste Disposal
The water discharge guidelines and standards refer to the Regulation of East Java Province No. 2 Year 2008 about Water Quality Management and Water Pollution Control in East Java Province and Regulation of Surabaya City Government No. 12 Year 2016 about Water Quality Management and Wastewater Control.
Regulation of East Java Province No. 2 Year 2008
Regulation of Surabaya City Government No. 12 Year 2016
Circular Letter of ITS Rector No. T-95007-IT2-TU.00.08-2019 concerning ITS’ Initiatives towards Sustainable and Environmental Friendly Campus
ITS promotes a university Climate Action plan, shared with local government and local community groups. The initiatives towards a sustainable and environmental friendly campus are written in the Circular Letter of ITS Rector No. T-95007-IT2-TU.00.08-2019. The university also has a Smart Eco Campus Unit to ensure the implementation of sustainable and eco campus.
Plastic pollution is threatening not only the terrestrial ecosystem but also the marine ecosystem worldwide. ITS as higher education is aware of the importance of plastic waste reduction to protect the environment. The initiatives to reduce plastic waste on campus are supported by the Circular Letter of ITS Rector No. T-95007-IT2-TU.00.08-2019 about ITS’ Initiatives towards Sustainable and Environmental Friendly Campus, specifically item A no. 6-8 (to encourage waste management on campus through reducing, reuse, and recycling). ITS also issues the Circular Letter regarding the use of disposable drinking water/bottled water and plastic bags at ITS Campus. To reduce the use of bottled water, ITS promotes the initiative to bring its own water bottle. In every meeting, ITS does not provide plastic bottled water, instead, ITS prepares the water dispenser and glasses.
Plastic Reduction in ITS
Reducing Marine Pollution
In line with its “Advancing Humanity” motto, ITS is dedicated to actively contributing to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by transforming into a sustainable and environmentally friendly campus. This commitment is exemplified by the issuance of the Rector’s Statement Letter outlining their commitment to the SDGs. Of particular significance is the focus on Chapter 3, Point a, b, and d, which emphasizes the importance of having policies and initiatives to prevent and reduce marine pollution from all sources, especially those originating from land-based activities.
Maintaining a Local Ecosystem
ITS Student Innovations to Reduce Water Pollution from Agricultural Irrigation
Chemical fertilizer and pesticide waste from agricultural irrigation activities are some of the causes of water pollution on earth. Whereas the agricultural sector itself uses water for irrigation of around 70 percent to 90 percent of all water needs on earth. Seeing this condition, ITS students designed research that is expected to help reduce water pollution.
ITS Students Design IoT-Based ARISTER to Overcome River Waste
Garbage in the river that is left in excess and accumulates will certainly cause various problems. Thinking of providing a solution, the students of the Sepuluh Nopember Institute of Technology (ITS) who are members of the Student Creativity Program (PKM) team designed the Internet of Things (IoT)-based Automatic River Solid Waste Scrapper (ARISTER) which is believed to be able to help overcome the accumulation of garbage in rivers by easier.
Discussion on the Preservation of Marine Biota by the Conservation Bureau with ITS Marine Engineering Students
The Conservation Bureau, in collaboration with the Ocean Engineering students of the Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember (ITS), held a discussion on the preservation of marine biota. The discussion aimed to raise awareness of the importance of marine biodiversity and the role of the community in protecting it. Through this collaboration, ITS students were provided with an opportunity to gain knowledge and skills in marine conservation and contribute to the protection of marine biota.
OCEANO 2019 Social Development Invites Students to Preserve Coral Reefs
OCEANO 2019 Social Development, an event organized by Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember (ITS) invites students to take an active role in preserving coral reefs. Through various activities, the event aims to raise awareness about the importance of coral reefs and the role of students in their conservation. The event also provides a platform for students to contribute to coral reef conservation efforts through research, volunteering and community engagement.
ITS Collaborates with Multi Stakeholders to Discuss Rejoso Watershed Management
The strategic function of the Rejoso Watershed (DAS) as a source of clean water supply in parts of East Java (East Java) has decreased from year to year. In fact, in the near future, the water resources of the Rejoso watershed will be utilized to meet the needs of the wider East Java community.
In order to find a solution to these problems, the Faculty of Civil, Environmental, and Earth Engineering (FTSLK) Sepuluh Nopember Institute of Technology (ITS) Surabaya held a Forum Group Discussion (FGD) in collaboration with the Provincial Government (Pemprov) of East Java and the Rejoso Watershed Care Forum.
OCEANO 2019 Social Development Invites Students to Preserve Coral Reefs
OCEANO 2019 Social Development, an event organized by Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember (ITS) invites students to take an active role in preserving coral reefs. Through various activities, the event aims to raise awareness about the importance of coral reefs and the role of students in their conservation. The event also provides a platform for students to contribute to coral reef conservation efforts through research, volunteering and community engagement.
ITS Students Innovate Sensors for Detecting Illegal Fishing and Marine Disasters
Initiating a new innovation is one of the roles of students in solving problems in society. This time, innovation came from five students of ITS who came up with the idea of underwater sensor technology innovation that was applied to Indonesia’s border waters.
ITS Marine Engineering’s Hexareef Project: Innovating Against Coastal Erosion in Tlangoh Beach
The Department of Marine Engineering at ITS has taken proactive measures to address the worsening abrasion of Tlangoh Beach, a situation that has severely impacted the local community’s economy. Through their Community Service (Abmas) project, the team designed artificial coral reefs in Tlangoh Village, Madura, to mitigate the erosion and protect this vital coastal area.
The artificial coral reef, known as Hexareef, with its hexagonal design, offers an innovative solution to wave attenuation and serves as a compelling example of collaborative efforts with the local community to safeguard shared aquatic ecosystems. This initiative demonstrates a commitment to environmental conservation and underscores the importance of collaborating with local communities to address pressing ecological challenges.
ITS Material Engineering Team Fosters Community Growth with Innovative Aquaponics in Keputih Village
The Community Empowerment Community Service Program (KKN PM) team from the Department of Materials Engineering and Metallurgy at Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember (ITS) has introduced the aquaponics method to the Keputih Village community in Surabaya City. This innovative approach combines aquaculture and hydroponics, facilitating fish farming alongside plant cultivation, even on limited land. The goal of this program is to uplift the community’s economic well-being through fish and plant harvests.
The team cultivated 500 Gurame seeds and 40 Tilapia seeds in a 96-square-meter pond while also planting 60 Kale seeds and 60 Pakcoy seeds on the same land. By adhering to the principles of aquaponics, the team ensured that the plant growth medium was integrated into the fish farming pond, enabling efficient water circulation and nutrient recycling. The success of this project highlights the importance of collaboration with the local community in shared aquatic ecosystems, emphasizing sustainable and innovative practices.
OceanFarm ITS
ITS is increasingly established as a leading maritime campus in Indonesia with various innovative steps. The Marine Engineering Department lecturer team along with the ITS Directorate of Research and Community Service (DRPM) pioneered a new breakthrough in the maritime sector in the form of the first floating marine ecotourism dual fish cultivation (aquaculture) building in Indonesia called Ocean FarmITS. This pioneering action is an answer to a solution to a decrease in the catch of fishermen around Sidoasri Bay, Malang.
ITS Collaborates with Multi Stakeholders to Discuss Rejoso Watershed Management
The strategic function of the Rejoso Watershed (DAS) as a source of clean water supply in parts of East Java (East Java) has decreased from year to year. In fact, in the near future, the water resources of the Rejoso watershed will be utilized to meet the needs of the wider East Java community.
In order to find a solution to these problems, the Faculty of Civil, Environmental, and Earth Engineering (FTSLK) Sepuluh Nopember Institute of Technology (ITS) Surabaya held a Forum Group Discussion (FGD) in collaboration with the Provincial Government (Pemprov) of East Java and the Rejoso Watershed Care Forum.
