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Journal : TROPHICO: Tropical Public Health Journal

Sustainable development goals and carbon reduction: Insights from universities in Eastern Indonesia Anggraini, Nani Anggraini; Akrim, Djusdil; Muis, Ramdiana; Hutagalung, Ira; Tawakkal, Irfan; Al Fariz, Reza Darma; Rachman, Indriyani; Matsumoto, Toru
TROPHICO Vol. 5 No. 2 (2025): TROPHICO: Tropical Public Health Journal
Publisher : Talenta Publisher

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.32734/trophico.v5i2.22915

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This study employed a mixed methods design to analyse university students' knowledge of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), their practices toward carbon reduction, and their innovative ideas for carbon mitigation. The main aim of this research is to examine how students’ understanding of the SDGs relates to their actual carbon reduction practices and to identify innovative solutions they propose for environmental sustainability. The research surveyed 123 students from 11 academic programs across seven universities in Eastern Indonesia. Quantitative results showed no significant differences in carbon reduction practices among students from various academic programs (F = 0.720; p = 0.674). A significant but very weak correlation was found between SDG knowledge and positive practices toward carbon reduction (r = 0.152; p = 0.047). The qualitative analysis identified eight themes of innovation, with a majority focusing on reforestation (33%) and the 3R waste management system (31%). Notably, technology-based ideas constituted only 8% of the responses. The study's main limitations include a sample imbalance, with 39.5% of participants from Environmental Engineering, and the use of convenience sampling, which necessitates caution when generalizing the findings. The results suggest the need for a holistic approach that integrates education, practical implementation, supportive facilities, and technological innovation. Recommendations include: (1) integrating SDGs into the curriculum, (2) developing a gamified, collaborative digital platform, and (3) fostering interdisciplinary collaboration to create contextual solutions
Co-Authors -, Jumadil A.Aprilya Musfirah Tul Azizah Abdurrachman Rahim Abidin, Muhammad Rais Ahmad Swandi Al Fariz, Reza Darma Al Fariz, Reza Dharma Amir, Awaluddin Amiruddin, Ahmad Andi Rumpang Yusuf Andi Zulfikar Syaiful Angela, Luisa Angela, Luisa Ayu Anggraini, Nani Ashar, Zulkifli Awaluddin Awaluddin Badrun, Burhanuddin BAKHRANI RAUF Buraerah, Muh. Fikruddin Burhan, Imron Cangara, Iin Fitrianty Suaib Cangara, Satriawati Den Ka, Veronika Sari Dg.Masese, Mutmainna Dirawan, Gufron D Dwi Syaputra, Muhammad Fadel Edwerga, Vikrisius Eka Yuniarto Fariz, Reza Darma Al Fascal, Aldrin Firmiaty, Sri Gasba, Nur Fadilah Amirayanti Grace, Alfa Hamsina Hasani, Ruslan Hermawati Hermawati Hermawati, Hermawati Hutagalung, Ira Ilham Ilham Indri Amalia Indriyani Rachman Ira Rumiris Hutagalung Irfan, Achmad Irwandi, Andi Jumadil Jumadil, Jumadil Jumain, Aslam La Ode, La Ode Muhammad Noval Alfrizi Latif, Rudi Masturi, Didin Matsumoto, Toru Muh Syawal Muh. Fikruddin Buraerah Muhammad Arifshandi Deni Wardana Muhammad Aufa Musdalifa Muuzi, Nurmin Napitupulu, Ronatio Nurlita pertiwi, Nurlita Nurul Afifah Nurul Haliza Hairunnisa Paredatu, Trinugie Aprin Prasanti, Savitri Presentya, Yelis Puspita, Annisa Sila Rahmat Hidayat Ramadhan, Dhana Ramdiana Rande, Hasniar Ambo Ridwan Ridwan, Ridwan Samsumarlin Sari Den Ka, Veronika Sariman, Syahrul Satriani Dewi Suryani Syahrir Syafri, Syafri Syaiful, A. Zulfikar T.P, Chatarina Tang, M Tang, M. Tawakkal, Irfan Tsamara, Jilan Veronika Sari Den Ka Vonny, Aureli Advensya Wahyu, Sakina Dwi Wellang, Marini Ambo Yacub, Nur Aini Yacub, Nur' Aini Yacub, Nur’ Ainy Yusuf, Rumpang