Semarang, May 11, 2025 — The Department of Public Administration, Faculty of Social and Political Sciences, Diponegoro University (UNDIP), held the 2025 International Community Service Program under the theme “The Role of Generation Z in Community-Based Management of Mangrove Tapak in Central Java Coastal Areas.” The activity was conducted in the Mangrove Tapak conservation area, located in Tugurejo Street, Tugu District, Semarang City, along with two supporting sites, including the Mawar Waste Bank in Tugu.
The program was led by Prof. Dr. Dra. Hartuti Purnaweni, MPA, as Head of the Public Governance Research Group, and involved lecturers from the Department of Public Administration, including Retna Hanani, S.Sos., MPP; Amni Zarkasyi Rahman, S.A.P., M.Si; Dra. Maesaroh, M.Si; Junjung Sahala Tua Manik, S.Sos., M.A.P.; Nilam Adini Rakhma, M.A.P.; and Azaria Eda Pradana, S.AP., M.AP.
In addition, students from UNDIP’s International Undergraduate Program (IUP) in Public Administration and several international students from Timor-Leste also took part. Their participation reflects meaningful cross-disciplinary and international collaboration in strengthening local community capacity for sustainable environmental management.
The program aimed to raise awareness among the public and younger generation regarding the importance of preserving coastal ecosystems, particularly in the Mangrove Tapak area, using a community-based management approach. The activities included educational sessions, mangrove planting actions, and capacity building in waste management and environmental empowerment in collaboration with the Mawar Waste Bank management team.
This initiative demonstrates UNDIP’s strong commitment to supporting the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG 13 (Climate Action), SDG 14 (Life Below Water), and SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals). The involvement of the younger generation, especially IUP students, underlines the importance of building cross-generational and cross-cultural awareness in sustaining coastal environmental preservation.
