Unhas and Community Partnerships for Sustainable Aquatic Ecosystems

Unhas is committed to safeguarding shared aquatic ecosystems through close collaboration with local communities. Together with the Provincial Government of South Sulawesi and the Partnership for Australia–Indonesia Research (PAIR), Unhas promotes sustainable seaweed cultivation to strengthen local economies while protecting marine ecosystems.

The Department of Marine Science at the Faculty of Marine and Fisheries Science also conducts outreach programs at the Environmental Education Center (PPLH) in Puntondo Village, Takalar, to build community awareness and capacity in marine conservation.

Unhas further strengthens community engagement through digital initiatives, working with Swinburne University of Technology and the Yayasan Konservasi Laut (YKL) Indonesia. This collaboration provides coastal communities in South Sulawesi with improved access to environmental data and supports sustainable resource management.

Through these partnerships, Unhas actively promotes biodiversity conservation, sustainable livelihoods, and long-term ecological stewardship across Indonesia.