Sustainable Development

Students as Agent of Change      A student is an important agent to change towards a more sustainable country. This is because students often consist of young people and young people are recognized as the main and best movers in doing something towards the betterment of society and economy. None other than the university is the only place where students are. Therefore, the university should be a force of nature behind students in contributing towards a more sustainable country. So, in order to change into a more sustainable campus, what should a university do? Why universities can lead by example? Green Campus vs Sustainable Campus      What do you know about a green campus? And what about sustainable campus? Is there any differences between the two? The answer is yes. Basically, a sustainable campus addresses 3 main components which is improving economic efficiency, protecting and restoring ecological systems, and enhancing the well-being of all peoples. M...

     When asked, almost everyone knows a lot about what the SDG is, whether they have heard it from others, watched it on television, learned it in college and attended seminars that talk about it. We see and hear about the SDG everywhere as it becomes a popular topic nowadays. However, do we play our part in the effort to achieve it? Ask yourself what contributions we have made in order to achieve this SDG. Who plays a major role in achieving the SDG?      Everyone plays a role in achieving the agenda of sustainable development goals (SDG) which are expected to be achieved by 2030. Of course, it will not result in success if all parties do not cooperate well. So, who plays a major role in achieving the SDGs? In fact, all institutions in the world whether global, national, local and individual have their own role. At the national level, the merger of parties including government, universities, business and community is important. They must be integrated in ...

Unsustainable Development      Unsustainable development occurs when present progress is at the expense of future generations. For example, environmental degradation through exploitation of resources generates waste and pollution that damages ecosystems. Unsustainability means unfair, unjust, inequity, inequality, etc. Unsustainability occurs in many forms such as socio-economic inequity, cultural inequity, familial inequality and many more. Challenges to Sustainable Development      The challenges of sustainable development consist of social, economic and environmental challenges. Among the general challenges to sustainable development that globally happen across countries are: - Inequalities of access to educational resources - Inequalities of access to health facilities - Inequalities of access to food - Inequalities of access to clean water      Other than that, the specific challenges to sustainable development that become barriers to ...

Education for Sustainable Development      Education for sustainable development is a new challenge for universities at the same time it provides many opportunities for universities, lecturers and students to play a better role in fulfilling their responsibilities for the good of the world. Education is a fundamental right and it is also the most powerful tool we have for sustainable development. Why education is important for sustainable development? How can Universities contribute to Sustainable Development?       University plays a key role to achieve sustainable development. The roles of the university in making the SDGs a success are as follows: 1) Research on the SDGs - Interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary research - Innovations and solutions - National and local implementation  - Capacity building for research 2) Education for sustainable development The ASK model - Teaching and learning on sustainable development  - Jobs for impl...

Are We 'Sejahtera'?       Do we feel we are 'sejahtera' enough in our lives? Let's take a look at our daily activities, does what we do make us happy at the same time ensuring the peace and well-being of people and other things? Sometimes we are so focused on doing something that we neglect some other important things to pay attention to. Want to lose weight and have an ideal body shape immediately until depressed, do business that causes pollution and disturbs the peace and comfort of others and many more. As a human being who is responsible for ourselves and others, we need to take into account every aspect to achieve true ‘sejahtera’. What is Sejahtera?      Sejahtera can be defined as "peaceful and prosperous; safe (free from all kinds of disturbances and difficulties)" or "good conditions, human condition where people are in a prosperous state, in a healthy and peaceful state". Basically, Sejahtera is an indigenous concept that generally exp...

What is Maqasid Al-Shari’ah?       Shari’ah is understood as ‘the way of life’. It is commonly referred to as the ‘Islamic Law’. Maqasid means ‘purpose’ or ‘objective’. Therefore Maqasid al-Shari’ah means the objectives of Islamic law. In general, the Maqasid Shari'ah as explained by the scholars of usul fiqh is "the meaning and purpose required by the syara' in prescribing a law to ensure the welfare of mankind". Maqasid Shari’ah has its own importance in considering something in order to enhance welfare or benefit (maslahah) of the people and prevent harm (mafsadah) on the other. Classification of Maqasid Al-Shari'ah      Traditional classifications of Maqasid Shari’ah are divided into three according to the ‘levels of necessity’, these three categories are: 1) Necessities (Daruriyat) Necessity is essential elements for human being. The absence of these elements may cause harm and damage to human life. The examples of necessities such as shelter, foo...