The Indonesia’s SDGs Action Awards 2026 initiative emphasizes the urgency of accelerating and scaling up sustainable development actions at the national and local levels to meet the ambitious 2030 SDGs targets. This awards program is designed to serve as a platform for recognizing, celebrating, and disseminating best practices and innovative solutions from diverse stakeholders who are actively contributing to sustainable development, thereby inspiring broader participation and replication of successful models across Indonesia. The initiative aligns with Sustainable Development Goals across all 17 points by specifically recognizing concrete actions in poverty reduction, health improvement, quality education, gender equality, clean energy, economic growth, sustainable industry, infrastructure development, reduced inequalities, sustainable cities, responsible consumption, climate action, life on land, peace and justice, and global partnerships. The awards program also supports Goal 4: Quality Education by showcasing educational innovations and best practices, Goal 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth by highlighting economic empowerment initiatives, Goal 12: Responsible Consumption and Production through recognition of sustainable practices, Goal 13: Climate Action by promoting climate-related solutions, and Goal 17: Partnerships for the Goals by bringing together multiple stakeholders in collaborative efforts toward sustainable development. Through this comprehensive initiative, Indonesia demonstrates its leadership in advancing the SDGs agenda and mobilizing collective action across all levels of society to create a more prosperous, equitable, and sustainable nation by 2030.

Universitas YARSI’s visit to Indosat MX Center emphasizes the urgency of building sustainable collaboration between educational institutions and the technology industry to create a learning ecosystem that is more adaptive, innovative, and competitive in the digital era. This activity is designed to open strategic opportunities for Universitas YARSI in integrating cutting-edge technological solutions into the learning process and institutional management, thereby enhancing the institution’s competitiveness in delivering high-quality educational services. Through this partnership, Universitas YARSI commits to continuously developing capacity in leveraging digital technology, artificial intelligence, and internet of things as enablers in achieving a vision of more effective and relevant learning aligned with Industry 4.0 needs. This collaboration supports the achievement of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Goal 4: Quality Education by utilizing digital technology to improve learning quality and educational accessibility, Goal 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure through building an innovation ecosystem involving partnerships between educational institutions and the technology industry sector, and Goal 17: Partnerships for the Goals through strategic collaboration between higher education and the technology industry in developing sustainable educational technology solutions with positive impact on Indonesia’s education sector digital transformation.

The role of the Faculty of Psychology of Universitas YARSI as co-host institution in ICAEPSS 2026 emphasizes the urgency of building a strong ecosystem of international collaboration in promoting advancement of research and education at the global level. This activity is designed to create an academic dialogue platform that facilitates the exchange of ideas, research methodologies, and best practices among academics from various countries, particularly in the context of Indonesia’s unique and relevant perspectives. Through its role as co-host, Universitas YARSI demonstrates its commitment to enhancing institutional visibility on the international stage, strengthening research and education capacity based on global standards, and actively contributing to the development of knowledge responsive to contemporary social challenges. This international collaboration supports the achievement of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Goal 4: Quality Education by facilitating the exchange of cutting-edge knowledge and educational methodologies among global institutions, Goal 10: Reduced Inequalities by empowering local perspectives and researchers from developing countries to contribute to global academic discourse, and Goal 17: Partnerships for the Goals through strategic collaboration between higher education institutions in Indonesia and Australia in building an inclusive, sustainable research and education ecosystem oriented toward solving global social problems. Through this role, Universitas YARSI positions itself as an institution committed to academic excellence and knowledge development with positive impact on societal and global advancement.

The National Economic Deliberation Webinar program emphasizes the urgency of building a national education strategy capable of improving Indonesia’s human capital quality in facing regional and global competition towards the vision of Prosperous Indonesia 2045. This activity is designed to present strategic dialogue among leading education leaders on policies and implementation of education development aligned with national economic needs and Islamic values. Through this forum, Universitas YARSI through Rector Prof. dr. Fasli Jalal actively contributes to national discourse on Indonesia’s future education that is higher quality, inclusive, and sustainable. This webinar supports the achievement of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Goal 4: Quality Education by presenting comprehensive discussion on national education development strategies responsive to economic and social needs, Goal 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth through development of quality and competitive human resources, and Goal 17: Partnerships for the Goals through collaboration among higher education institutions, Muslim scholars organizations, and other stakeholders in formulating sustainable education policies oriented to improving the quality of life of Indonesian people.

The NGISI YARSI 56th program emphasizes the urgency of building community capacity in understanding and implementing Sharia-compliant hedging instruments relevant to Indonesia’s modern economic needs. This activity is designed to increase Islamic finance literacy among academics, legal practitioners, and business professionals, integrating knowledge of global financial market mechanisms with Islamic principles governing fair and ethical business transactions. Through this integration, Universitas YARSI aims to prepare a generation of professionals capable of developing innovative financial solutions that are not only profitable but also compliant with Islamic values and sustainable. This event supports the achievement of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Goal 4: Quality Education by providing continuous learning on Islamic finance instruments, Goal 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth by preparing professionals competent in Islamic economics, and Goal 17: Partnerships for the Goals through collaboration between educational institutions and professional communities in building a strong and sustainable Islamic finance ecosystem in Indonesia.

NGISI YARSI 56th program emphasizes the urgency of building an integrated perspective in addressing skin health issues that aligns with Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This activity is designed to increase community awareness about the importance of a holistic approach to skin health, combining current scientific research with Islamic principles that uphold health as a sacred trust. Through this integration, Universitas YARSI aims to produce graduates and communities that not only possess solid technical health knowledge but are also virtuous in character and understand health as an integral part of spiritual and social life. This event supports Goal 3: Good Health and Well-being by promoting a holistic approach to skin health, Goal 4: Quality Education through a learning forum that integrates science and Islamic values, and Goal 17: Partnerships for the Goals through institutional collaboration in building comprehensive health awareness. Thus, NGISI YARSI 56th is not merely an academic discussion but represents concrete effort to build integrated health awareness and practice within the YARSI community and surroundings.

The “YARSI Cares for Rare Diseases” activity organized by Universitas YARSI aligns with the achievement of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) on several important points. Goal 3 on Good Health and Well-being is promoted by raising public awareness and knowledge about rare diseases that are often overlooked, providing access to quality health information from leading medical experts, and offering free health services in the form of chromosome analysis for rare disease patient communities in need, supporting early detection and more optimal management of rare diseases. Goal 4 on Quality Education is advanced by providing education and learning forums on rare diseases to communities, patient families, and health workers, enhancing comprehensive understanding of diagnosis, treatment, and psychosocial support for rare disease patients. Goal 10 on Reduced Inequalities is addressed by providing equal access to health information and medical services for rare disease patient communities who are often marginalized in the general health system, increasing visibility and recognition of rare diseases at community and government levels. Additionally, Goal 17 on Partnerships for the Goals is achieved through strategic collaboration among higher education institutions (Universitas YARSI), rare disease patient community organizations (IRD), genetic research institutions (GenomikA Saius Indonesia), and the ministry of health in building a more inclusive and responsive health ecosystem to the needs of rare disease patients. This activity also demonstrates the role of higher education institutions as social change agents that care about complex public health issues requiring multidisciplinary and collaborative approaches.

The Disaster Management Training organized by Universitas YARSI in collaboration with BPBD DKI Jakarta Province aligns with the achievement of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) across several key points: Goal 3: Good Health and Well-being by equipping the academic community with basic life support and first aid skills that can save lives in emergency situations, increasing early medical response capacity in campus and community environments, and strengthening community health systems through comprehensive disaster preparedness training; Goal 4: Quality Education by providing practical learning about disaster management and survival skills to lecturers, students, and educational staff, integrating disaster knowledge as part of academic community competencies that are responsive to environmental challenges; Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities by increasing campus community resilience and preparedness toward disasters, particularly earthquakes which are a real threat in the Jakarta area, building the capacity of higher education institutions as emergency response centers in surrounding communities, and supporting climate change adaptation efforts that can increase the frequency and intensity of natural disasters; Goal 13: Climate Action by providing understanding of climate change adaptation and its impact on disasters, increasing awareness and readiness of the academic community in facing climate change impacts that can trigger various disasters; and Goal 17: Partnerships for the Goals through strategic collaboration between higher education institutions (Universitas YARSI) and regional government agencies (BPBD DKI Jakarta Province) in building community disaster preparedness capacity, strengthening synergy between academics and disaster practitioners to create resilient communities ready to face emergency situations.

This TB education initiative aligns directly and substantively with SDG 3: Good Health and Well-Being. Empowering communities with accurate knowledge about TB prevention, early detection, and treatment compliance represents a vital upstream intervention, recognizing that the success of TB control depends not solely on healthcare access but equally on informed and active community participation. Beyond SDG 3, this initiative is also strongly connected to SDG 4: Quality Education, as reflected in its inclusive, non-formal educational approach that reached diverse age groups within a public space, making health literacy accessible regardless of formal educational background. Furthermore, the collaborative model between a higher education institution, a domain expert, and the local community exemplifies the spirit of SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals demonstrating that sustainable health outcomes are best achieved through cross-sector cooperation and shared commitment to the well-being of all.

This activity aligns with several Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG 4 (Quality Education) by enhancing institutional capacity in sustainability implementation within higher education, and SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals) by fostering collaboration and the sharing of best practices among universities. Furthermore, its emphasis on governance and digital transformation in sustainability performance supports SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities) and SDG 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production), as universities play a strategic role within urban ecosystems in promoting responsible resource management and long-term environmental impact.