Green Chemistry and Kalimantan Mangroves Highlighted at ICChEAS 2025
Banjarmasin — Lambung Mangkurat University (ULM) hosted the 2nd KUUB Postgraduate by Research Colloquium (KPRC) and the 6th International Conference on Chemical Engineering and Applied Sciences (ICChEAS), held at the Fugo Hotel Banjarmasin on Thursday, October 16, 2025.
Themed “Borneo’s Mangroves: A Nexus of Biodiversity, Sustainable Future, and Carbon Sequestration,” the conference was held online and brought together researchers from various countries, including Japan, Australia, Brunei, and Indonesia.
At the conference, researchers, policymakers, and industry experts met to exchange insights, foster innovation, and develop strategies to conserve mangroves as vital centers of biodiversity and natural carbon sinks, paving the way for a more sustainable future for Kalimantan and the world.
The Minister of Environment of the Republic of Indonesia, Dr. Dr. Hanif Faisol Nurofiq had the opportunity to attend and deliver the opening remarks. In his speech, he explained Green Chemistry.
“Green chemistry is not just a scientific framework; it’s an ethical compass for modern innovation,” he said.
Dr. Hanif also emphasized that success in achieving a sustainable green industry begins with education that fosters systematic, ethical, and empathetic thinking.
As a member of the Borneo University Consortium (KUUB), ULM plays a central role in building bridges for cross-border research collaboration. ULM Rector, Prof. Dr. Ahmad Alim Bachri, S.E., M.Si., in his remarks emphasized that this conference is concrete evidence of ULM’s contribution to global issues.
“ULM is committed to producing research that is not only academically valuable but also provides solutions to environmental challenges and sustainable development,” he emphasized.
Through this event, ULM reinforces its position as a World-Class University that excels not only academically but also actively contributes to global solutions through green research and international collaboration.
