Greening Tangsel: UPJ and Tangerang Selatan Environmental Agency Collaborate on World Environment Day

Bintaro, South Tangerang , 27/06/2024 - South Tangerang City Government, through the Environmental Agency (DLH), held an event to commemorate World Environment Day at Plaza Bodhi, Jaya Development University. UPJ Rector, Ir. Yudi Samyudia, Ph.D., expressed his happiness over the success of the World Environment Day celebration event held on Saturday (June 22, 2024).

"I would like to thank the South Tangerang City Government, especially the Environmental Agency, for trusting Jaya Development University to be involved in commemorating World Environment Day at UPJ," he said.

The Mayor of South Tangerang, Drs. H. Benyamin Davnie, also attended the event and expressed his hope that UPJ could play an active role in addressing environmental issues in South Tangerang through research conducted by UPJ faculty.

The event, which started in the morning, was attended by hundreds of participants from various regions of South Tangerang. In addition to artistic performances, the event showcased many environmentally friendly products and provided socialization and education to the entire South Tangerang community to always promote a balance between nature and the environment.

The South Tangerang Environmental Agency focused on a program to plant thousands of trees to green the South Tangerang area. This aligns with UPJ's mission, which emphasizes the importance of the environment for the community.

The Head of the South Tangerang Environmental Agency (DLH), Wahyunoto Lukman, appreciated UPJ for its participation. "In celebrating World Environment Day, we involved all community members and collaborated with various parties, including UPJ, which played a very active role. From coordinating the venue, invitations, participants, and event content, UPJ provided significant support. We extend our greatest appreciation and thanks," he concluded.

Through this event, it is hoped that UPJ can take steps to develop environmental research, which can subsequently support the creation of a green, beautiful, and pollution-free South Tangerang area.