Faperta IPB University and Gukje Cyber University Korea Establish Global Collaboration to Address Climate Change
The Faculty of Agriculture (Faperta) at IPB University has established a strategic collaboration with Gukje Cyber University in South Korea to strengthen cooperation in the fields of education, research, and sustainable agricultural technology development.
This agreement was confirmed through the signing of a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) at the “2025 Seminar on Climate Change Responses and Eco-Friendly Agriculture” held at the IPB International Convention Center (IICC), Bogor, on Wednesday (10/1).
The collaboration between IPB University and South Korea has actually been going on for some time through trials of environmentally friendly pesticides and fungicides with the company Share Green Co Ltd. The positive results of this research have encouraged the expansion of collaboration into the fields of education and research with Gukje Cyber University.
Share Green Co Ltd CEO Seo Yoon-kyung believes Indonesia has great potential in developing sustainable agriculture. “Indonesian farmers show great interest in eco-friendly agriculture, especially medicinal plants. We want to build a long-term relationship, not only to introduce products, but also to collaborate in research and technology development,” he said.
The signing of the MoA between Faperta IPB University and Gukje Cyber University lays the foundation for long-term cooperation, including faculty and student exchanges, joint research, and technology transfer.
This collaboration is also in line with the Sister Province program between West Java Province and Chungnam Province, South Korea. In addition to strengthening the academic sector, this cooperation is expected to open up economic opportunities, particularly in the trade of agricultural products between the two countries.
“International collaboration is key to addressing the climate crisis. Through this cross-border cooperation, it is hoped that environmentally friendly and sustainable agricultural innovations will emerge to maintain food security,” said Dr Ali Nurmansyah.
The international seminar brought together academics, researchers, practitioners, and industry players from both countries. The main topic was the increasingly apparent challenges of climate change on the agricultural sector, ranging from rising temperatures and changing weather patterns to the threat of new pests and diseases.
“Climate change is inevitable, and we are already feeling its impact in both Indonesia and South Korea. This forum is important for formulating adaptation strategies and joint solutions,” said Dr Ali Nurmansyah, Chairman of the Plant Protection Department at the Faculty of Agriculture, IPB University.
The seminar featured six main sessions with experts from both countries. Dr Yongseok Choi from Chungcheongnam-do Agricultural Research and Extension Services presented environmentally friendly pest control strategies based on biopesticides. Meanwhile, from IPB University, Dean of the Faculty of Agriculture, Prof Suryo Wiyono, explained Indonesia’s agricultural adaptation strategies in facing climate change.
Prof Sahara from the Faculty of Economics and Management discussed the prospects of Indonesia’s agricultural market, while Prof. Dadang from the Faculty of Agriculture at IPB University reviewed the opportunities for transitioning from chemical pesticides to biopesticides as an environmentally friendly solution. (*/Rz) (IAAS/KDP)
