Makassar, 19 October 2026 – The Forestry Study Programme, Faculty of Agriculture, Universitas Muhammadiyah Makassar, in cooperation with the Sulawesi Regional Forest Fire Control Centre, organised the SiPongi Goes to Campus 2026 event on the 8th floor of Menara Iqra on Monday (19/10/2026). The event aimed to raise students' awareness of forest and land fire (karhutla) prevention through education, the use of technology, and practical action for environmental conservation.
In his keynote speech, the Director of Forest Fire Control, Ir. Thomas Nifinluri, M.Sc., presented data on forest and land fires and outlined various mitigation efforts undertaken to prevent and control them. He emphasised the importance of education and community involvement in forest and land fire prevention.
The Rector of Unismuh Makassar, Dr. Ir. H. Abd. Rakhim Nanda, S.T., M.T., IPU., appreciated the organisation of the event, noting that it provided education to students and the academic community on forest and land fire control, including the use of SiPongi technology as a means of monitoring forest and land fire information.
Talkshow and Interactive Discussion
The event continued with a talkshow and interactive discussion featuring representatives from the Faculty of Agriculture at Unismuh Makassar, the Sulawesi Regional Forest Fire Control Centre, and the Forestry Study Programme. The discussion covered the causes and impacts of forest and land fires, prevention strategies, and the role of higher education institutions in supporting forest protection.
Interactive Quiz and Tree Planting
As part of the environmental campaign, the event also included an interactive quiz and tree planting. Through these activities, students are expected to play an active role in disseminating education on forest and land fire prevention and in fostering care for forest sustainability.
This collaboration represents a concrete step by the Forestry Study Programme at Unismuh Makassar in strengthening synergy between higher education institutions and the government to enhance environmental literacy and encourage the involvement of the younger generation in efforts to prevent forest and land fires.
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