Green Code: Real Action of UNDIP Students to Strengthen Coastal Conservation at Mangunharjo Beach Semarang through Mangrove Planting
Posted on: 2025-12-03 11:02:14
Semarang, 23 November 2025-the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) student group from the Department of information, Diponegoro University (UNDIP) successfully organized an environmental conservation program entitled "Green Code: strengthening coastal conservation through Mangrove planting at Mangunharjo Beach, Semarang". This activity is an initiative held in order to support the world Class University program of Diponegoro University , as well as realizing the commitment of students in supporting the achievement of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) , especially on SDG 13 (Climate Action), SDG 14 (ocean ecosystems), and SDG 15 (terrestrial ecosystems).
The activity, which was held on Sunday, November 23, 2025, involved active collaboration between UNDIP students and coastal communities and local partners, namely the Sustainable Mangrove Farmers Group at Mangunharjo Beach, Tugu District, Semarang City. Mangunharjo coastal Area over the past two decades has experienced ecosystem degradation due to abrasion, land conversion, and accumulation of inorganic waste, which is very vulnerable to the effects of climate change and sea level rise (rob).
In this conservation action, as many as 900 mangrove seedlings of Rhizophora sp. successfully planted in a critical area of approximately 0.5 hectares. This mass planting is the culmination of a series of activities of the "Green Code" program, which began with the preparatory phase (site survey, socialization, land mapping , coordination with partners), followed by nursery training (mangrove seedling engineering workshop) for 100 volunteers, until finally mass planting was carried out.
The program's Chief proposer, Fakhri Ali Azadi, stated, " The Green Code Program focuses not only on the technical aspects of planting, but also on strengthening collective awareness and community participation. By directly involving sustainable Mangrove farmer groups, we ensure that long-term care (monitoring and embroidery of dead seedlings) will continue, so that the restored ecosystem can be sustainable."
It is hoped that the increase in mangrove cover of 0.5 hectares can provide tangible benefits, such as increased carbon sequestration and coastal resilience, improved marine habitat quality, and strengthening environmental literacy for 100 Diponegoro University students who are actively involved. The Program also aims to reduce beach pollution and preserve the surrounding ecosystem.
Through initiatives that are in line with UNDIP's vision as a World Class University, the SDGs Informatics student group shows that students have a high responsibility and concern for Ecosystem Sustainability.
