Life Below Water

Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia (UPI) demonstrates comprehensive commitment to marine and aquatic ecosystem conservation through FREE educational programs, research initiatives, and policy frameworks. The university actively provides educational programs on freshwater ecosystems, sustainable fisheries management, and aquaculture for local communities without charge.

UPI has established formal policies including the 2024 Healthy Campus Policy and 2025 Rector’s Regulation No. 33 on Environmentally Friendly Campus Management covering sustainable aquatic food sourcing, water quality standards, marine pollution prevention, and plastic waste reduction. The university conducts research and monitoring on aquatic ecosystem health, develops ad hoc stewardship programs through UPI Serang Campus marine programs, and actively collaborates with local communities to maintain shared aquatic ecosystems.

💧 Freshwater Ecosystem EducationView Evidence📰

The university offers educational programs related to freshwater ecosystems and water management for local communities through its outreach initiatives. These programs cover water irrigation practices, water management, and conservation strategies.

🐟 Sustainable Fisheries & Aquaculture EducationView Evidence🔗

UPI offers educational outreach on sustainable fisheries management for local communities. The Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia Serang Campus actively provides programs on sustainable management of fisheries, aquaculture, and tourism.

⚠️ Overfishing & Destructive Practices AwarenessView Evidence📰

The university conducts educational outreach that includes aspects related to the sustainable management of marine resources, which is critical for raising awareness about overfishing, illegal fishing, and destructive fishing practices.

🌊 Marine Conservation EventsView Evidence🔗

Through maritime study programs at UPI Serang Campus, the university actively supports and organizes events aimed at promoting the conservation and sustainable utilization of oceans, seas, lakes, rivers, and marine resources.

🍽️ Sustainable Aquatic Food PolicyView Evidence📄

UPI does not yet have a specific policy requiring that food on campus from aquatic ecosystems be sustainably harvested. However, the university established Rector Policy Number 1 of 2024 regarding Healthy Campus Policy, which was reviewed and updated as Rector Regulation Number 37 of 2024.

🌱 Extending Aquatic Ecosystems & BiodiversityView Evidence📄

The Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia (UPI) directly supports the maintenance and extension of threatened ecosystems and biodiversity of both plants and animals, especially ecosystems under threat, through its research and engagement activities.

⚙️ Marine Industry Damage PreventionView Evidence🔗

UPI directly engages in research to minimize damage to aquatic ecosystems, primarily focusing on technologies or practices that enable marine industry to prevent or reduce harm to aquatic environments.

🛡️ Water Quality StandardsView Evidence📄

Based on its institutional framework, UPI has formally committed to environmental protection by setting water quality standards and guidelines for water discharges to protect aquatic ecosystems and human health.

♻️ Plastic Waste Reduction Action PlanView Evidence📄

UPI has implemented a clear action plan to reduce plastic waste on campus stemming from its overarching environmental commitment. This directly benefits aquatic ecosystems by preventing plastic pollution from entering water bodies.

🚫 Marine Pollution Prevention PolicyView Evidence📄

The Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia (UPI) has a formal institutional policy (Rector’s Regulation Number 33 of 2025) that effectively addresses the prevention and reduction of marine pollution of all kinds, in particular from land-based activities.

🛡️ Minimizing Ecosystem AlterationsView Evidence📰

UPI has a clear plan to minimize physical, chemical, and biological alterations of aquatic ecosystems. This comprehensive approach protects marine and freshwater environments from harmful changes.

📊 Aquatic Ecosystem Health MonitoringView Evidence📄

UPI has conducted research and monitoring activities on the health of aquatic ecosystems, which are active and ongoing to provide data for conservation efforts.

🤝 Aquatic Stewardship Programs & IncentivesView Evidence📰

UPI develops and supports **ad-hoc** programs and incentives that encourage and maintain good aquatic stewardship practices, especially through the Marine Information Systems Study Program at UPI Serang Campus.

👥 Local Community CollaborationView Evidence📰

UPI actively collaborates with the local community, through partnerships, in efforts to maintain shared aquatic ecosystems, emphasizing a shared responsibility for conservation.

🌊 Watershed Management StrategyView Evidence🔗

UPI has undertaken research and practical interventions related to watershed management specifically addressing the preservation of location-specific diversity of aquatic species in various water bodies.