IPB Students Learned How to Manage Environmental Problem in Japan
Feryan Fernanda, Student of the Department of Agronomy and Horticulture, of the Faculty of Agriculture, of Bogor Agricultural University (FAPERTA IPB), joined the student exchange program held by the Graduate School of Global Enviromental Studies, Kyoto University. Feryan with Deli Situmorang of the Faculty of Agricultural Technology of IPB, were in Japan for 15 days, on 20 February – 6 March 2018.
Feryan and Deli, succeeded to be selected as the Indonesian representative for the international event, in Japan, which was participated by more than 10 countries in the world. The theme the event was on “Wild and Wise Collaborative Learning Program: Livelihood, Environment, and Peace”.
Learning activities for such event were conducted in the classroom and in the field. All participants were invited to walk along Lake Biwa in Japan to study the problem of environmental pollution and the process of industrial waste management in Japan (Treatment System).
"The output of this exchange program, it has awaken the participants about the risks of environmental pollution in developed countries while their economies are growing rapidly. We are from developing countries, we have to manage environmental problem properly, otherwise we’ll have a lot problem. As pollution may result of the health risks and the potential impact of climate change, thus we have to stop pollution. However, while this may be easy for developed countries, halting environmental pollution may undermine economic growth and competitiveness of developing countries, " said Feryan.
Feryan's greatest motivation participate in this program because of his strong sense of curiosity. Feryan is interested in the advancement of Japanese technology but it is accompanied by excellent environmental preservation. Feryan explained that historically Japan had experienced severe environmental pollution due to strong industrial growth, therefore the country needed environmental improvement effort for its sustainability.
Feryan told about his impression due to the exchange program, "It's great to be able to study at the oldest University in Japan and winner of the most Nobel Prize. Moreover, the end of winter season was really a challenge for us, "said Feryan.
Through this exchange program, Feryan learned a lot about balancing development and technological development. In addition he learned how to be a strong and qualified leader, to lead many people in solving their environmental issues to compromise with the University’ Masterplan. (Wied)
