“Mengabdi Dari Hati Untuk Negeri (MENTARI)” is the GenBI Mengabdi 2024 program organized by Jakarta State University (UNJ) through its Community Education Division on May 25–26, 2024, at Tidung Island, Thousand Islands. The program involved students, faculty, and local community members, focusing on environmental education and conservation, including coastal and mangrove preservation. It raised ecological awareness among residents, equipped students as agents of change, and promoted sustainable fisheries and tourism practices.
Additionally, UNJ actively develops ongoing educational programs on marine ecosystem management through its research “Enhancing Maritime Education for Ocean Sustainability: A Multidisciplinary Approach.” This approach, based on marine ecobiology and green technology, involves faculty, vocational students, and industry collaboration using maritime simulation, green shipping, and environmental bio-monitoring. The impact is evident in increased marine literacy among students and their readiness as marine conservation actors and emission mitigation agents in the maritime sector. Through this integrative approach, UNJ directly supports SDG 14.2.2 by providing educational programs that prepare human resources for sustainable ocean management and the blue economy.

Link Evidences :
1. Documentation of GenBI Mengabdi 2024 – Mengabdi Dari Hati Untuk Negeri (MENTARI)
https://www.instagram.com/p/C7eC6IyyutK/?img_index=6&igsh=bm9nY3lpb3Fjejdi
https://www.instagram.com/reel/C8pApOsy4Lz/?igsh=ejIzYnFuaHVwbmNu

2. Enhancing Maritime Education for Ocean Sustainability: A Multidisciplinary Approach
https://www.bio-conferences.org/articles/bioconf/abs/2024/25/bioconf_icms2024_02006/bioconf_icms2024_02006.html

3. https://pulauseribu.jakarta.go.id/post/2024-04-03/sekkab-kepulauan-seribu-menerima-audiensi-unj
4. https://pulauseribu.jakarta.go.id/post/2024-06-26/bupati-kepulauan-seribu-menerima-audiensi-mahasiswa-unj
5. https://www.kompasiana.com/rahmahnovianti0430/6676100ac925c46b754c4415/pengabdian-kepada-masyarakat-dosen-pg-paud-unj-di-kepulauan-seribu
6. https://www.kompas.com/edu/read/2024/08/05/170834971/dosen-fis-unj-gelar-pkm-kembangkan-pembelajaran-inovatif-di-pulau-seribu

Jakarta State University (UNJ) actively supports the conservation and sustainable use of marine and coastal resources through various community service programs. One such initiative, “Implementation of Seawater Treatment into Clean Water for the Residents of Desa Pantai Sederhana” by UNJ’s Faculty of Engineering, aims to provide clean water to coastal communities using environmentally friendly desalination technology. The program involves faculty, students, and local residents in the design, installation, and operational guidance of the system, improving access to clean water, reducing groundwater exploitation, and fostering awareness of sustainable technological innovation.

Additionally, the program “Assistance in Mapping Mangrove Distribution on Pari Island, Thousand Islands” focuses on educating local communities about the importance of mangrove ecosystems. Faculty and students provide technical mapping training using geospatial technology and field guidance to produce accurate mangrove distribution maps that support environmental management planning, while also enhancing community knowledge and participation in coastal conservation. Both initiatives demonstrate UNJ’s active role in supporting SDG 14.3.1 by applying technological innovation and community-based education to conserve and sustainably utilize marine and coastal ecosystems.

Link Evidences:
1. Implementation of Seawater Treatment into Clean Water for the Residents of Desa Pantai Sederhana
https://www.suarakarya.id/nasional/26013348408/fakultas-teknik-unj-implementasikan-pengolahan-air-laut-menjadi-air-bersih-untuk-warga-desa-pantai-sederhana

2. Assistance in Mapping Mangrove Distribution on Pari Island, Thousand Islands
https://journal.unj.ac.id/unj/index.php/snppm/article/view/55964

Jakarta State University (UNJ) actively contributes to the conservation of marine and coastal ecosystems through research and direct conservation actions. The study “Assessing the Consistency of Hawksbill Nest Selection Between Two Nesting Habitats in Kepulauan Seribu” analyzed the nesting preferences of hawksbill turtles (Eretmochelys imbricata) across two different habitats using field observations, environmental variable measurements, and statistical analysis. The results provide a scientific basis for local conservation strategies.

Beyond research, UNJ implements community-based conservation programs. In collaboration with TIKI through “Gema Pulau Tidung”, students, faculty, industry partners, and local communities actively participated in mangrove planting and conservation education in the Thousand Islands tourism area, enhancing sustainable tourism awareness and rehabilitating mangrove habitats. The “Jejak Hijau Mangrove” program on Untung Jawa Island involved students as core implementers alongside local communities, educating about mangrove utilization and planting in erosion-affected areas, thereby increasing ecological awareness and restoring coastal habitats.

These initiatives demonstrate UNJ’s direct engagement in preserving and expanding marine and coastal ecosystems, in line with SDG 14.3.3, with strengths in campus–industry–community partnerships and a youth-led, scientific, and applied approach that delivers tangible ecological impact.

Link Evidences :
1. Assessing the Consistency of Hawksbill Nest Selection Between Two Nesting Habitats in Kepulauan Seribu
https://pubs.aip.org/aip/acp/article-abstract/2982/1/050024/2933338/Assessing-the-consistency-of-hawksbill-nest?redirectedFrom=fulltext

2. Program “Gema Pulau Tidung”
https://uritanet.com/2024/08/13/tiki-dan-fakultas-ekonomi-unj-bersinergi-dalam-program-gema-pulau-tidung-untuk-pengembangan-komunitas/

3. Jejak Hijau Mangrove
https://www.instagram.com/p/DDbdDTXyp82/

Universitas Negeri Jakarta (UNJ) is actively engaged in the conservation of aquatic ecosystems through collaborative research and community service. The UNJ research team, consisting of lecturers and students from the Department of Biology and Environmental Science, conducted a study entitled “An assessment of the potential health hazards associated with metal contamination in a variety of consumable species living along the industrialized coastline of East Java, Indonesia.” This research analyzed heavy metal concentrations in consumable species in the waters of Gresik and assessed potential health risks to humans. The results revealed that certain fish contained heavy metals, such as arsenic (As), exceeding the safety limits set by the WHO and Indonesia, providing important scientific data for coastal communities, government authorities, and the fisheries industry to mitigate pollution. Through field surveys and water quality monitoring, UNJ collaborated with local communities, enhancing awareness and participation in the sustainable management of marine resources.

In addition, UNJ also implements a community service program involving guidance in mapping mangrove distributions on Pulau Pari, in the Kepulauan Seribu. This program engages UNJ lecturers and students in providing technical training and direct mentorship to local residents. As a result, the community gained skills in mangrove mapping, increased ecological awareness, and active participation in coastal conservation. UNJ’s uniqueness lies in its integrative approach combining education, research, and community service, allowing students to contribute directly to the restoration of real ecosystems. Both initiatives support SDG 14.5.4, demonstrating university-community collaboration in jointly protecting and restoring aquatic ecosystems.

Link Evidences:
1. An assessment of the potential health hazards associated with metal contamination in a variety of consumable species living along the industrialized coastline of East Java, Indonesia.
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0025326X24003527

2. Guidance in mapping mangrove distributions on Pulau Pari, in the Kepulauan Seribu.
https://journal.unj.ac.id/unj/index.php/snppm/article/view/55964

Universitas Negeri Jakarta (UNJ) established Rector’s Decree No. 1269/UN39 TM.01.02/2020 on Guidelines for a Healthy and Environmentally Friendly Campus as a policy to create a clean, healthy, and sustainable campus. The guidelines cover waste management, energy use, and air quality, with implementation involving the entire academic community through environmental management teams in each unit and study program. As part of this implementation, UNJ, through the Community Development Center (P2M), organized the training “From Plastic Waste to Creative Works” to reduce plastic waste on campus. The activity involved students, lecturers, and the surrounding community in a creative recycling process, from collection and processing to producing economically valuable products. Through the training, participants gained practical knowledge on waste management, increased environmental awareness, and created useful products. This initiative supports SDG 14.4.2 by reducing plastic that could pollute water bodies and serves as UNJ’s best practice in innovative plastic waste management, while also positively impacting marine conservation.

Link Evidences:
1. Keputusan Rektor No. 1269/UN39 TM.01.02/2020 tentang Pedoman Pengelolaan Kampus Sehat Ramah Lingkungan https://ditmawani.unj.ac.id/dokumen/file/SK%20Rektor%20Tentang%20Pedoman%20Pengelolaan%20Kampus%20Sehat%20Ramah%20Lingkungan%20UNJ%20V.13.11.20.pdf

2. From Plastic Waste to Creative Works.
https://www.kompas.com/edu/read/2024/08/06/170852371/p2m-unj-gelar-pelatihan-dari-sampah-plastik-menjadi-karya-kreatif-bernilai?

Universitas Negeri Jakarta (UNJ) demonstrates a strong commitment to preventing and reducing marine pollution through integrated policies and programs. This commitment is formalized in UNJ Rector’s Decree Number 1269/UN39 TM.01.02/2020 on the Guidelines for Managing a Healthy and Environmentally Friendly Campus, which covers solid and liquid waste management, stormwater runoff control, the use of environmentally friendly materials, and the preservation of green open spaces. These measures not only prevent pollutants from land-based activities from entering aquatic systems but also position the campus as a model of sustainable practices for the community, in line with SDG 14 (Life Below Water), particularly the reduction of marine pollution from land-based sources.

The implementation of this policy is realized through the Community Service Program (P2M) of the Faculty of Engineering, which trains local residents—especially women in Kampung Iklim RW 01 Jatinegara Kaum—to transform plastic waste into economically valuable creative products. This program enhances waste management literacy and reuse practices while applying a circular economy-based empowerment model. This approach reflects UNJ’s efforts to reduce marine pollution at its source, in accordance with SDG indicator 14.4.3.
Additionally, UNJ contributes through research on the relationship between environmental knowledge and green behavior in preventing marine pollution. The findings provide an academic basis for designing policy interventions and educational campaigns that emphasize environmentally friendly behavior as a key preventive measure. The integration of behavioral research and public policy recommendations strengthens UNJ’s strategy in addressing marine pollution, while supporting SDG indicator 14.4.3 through evidence-based approaches.
Overall, UNJ showcases excellence in combining policy, education, research, and community empowerment practices to prevent marine pollution, positioning the campus as a center for sustainable innovation with a positive impact on both the environment and society.

Link evidences:
1. Keputusan Rektor UNJ Nomor 1269/UN39 TM.01.02/2020 tentang Pedoman Pengelolaan Kampus Sehat Ramah Lingkungan https://ditmawani.unj.ac.id/dokumen/file/SK%20Rektor%20Tentang%20Pedoman%20Pengelolaan%20Kampus%20Sehat%20Ramah%20Lingkungan%20UNJ%20V.13.11.20.pdf
2. KEPUTUSAN REKTOR UNIVERSITAS NEGERI JAKARTA NOMOR 1637/UN39/HK.02/2025 TENTANG PEDOMAN PENGELOLAAN KAMPUS SEHAT UNIVERSITAS NEGERI JAKARTA
https://ditisip.unj.ac.id/documents/preview/10

3. Pelatihan dari sampah plastik menjadi karya kreatif bernilai
https://www.kompas.com/edu/read/2024/08/06/170852371/p2m-unj-gelar-pelatihan-dari-sampah-plastik-menjadi-karya-kreatif-bernilai?

4. The spatial distribution and physico-chemical characteristic of microplastics in the sediment and cockle (Anadara granosa) from the coastal waters of East Java, Indonesia, and the health hazards associated with cockle consumption
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0025326X23013413