SDG16
PEACE, JUSTICE & STRONG INSTITUTIONS
PEACE, JUSTICE & STRONG INSTITUTIONS
16.3 Working with government
16.3.4 Neutral platform to discuss issues
Provide a neutral platform and ‘safe’ space for different political stakeholders to come together to frankly discuss challenges
Provide a neutral platform and ‘safe’ space for different political stakeholders to come together to frankly discuss challenges
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1. | As a public government agency, UNIMAS adheres to article 10 of federal constitution freedom of speech and expression. | |||||||||||||
2. | The 1st International Symposium of Sustainable Environment and Community in Borneo 2023 (ISSECB2023), organized by UNIMAS’s University Sustainable Centre (USC) and Faculty of Resource Science and Technology (FRST), offers a neutral platform for scholars, policymakers, and communities to discuss key issues such as biodiversity conservation, environmental sustainability, and community engagement. By focusing on these critical topics, the symposium provides a "safe" space for political stakeholders to openly collaborate, share perspectives, and align strategies for tackling environmental challenges in Borneo. It fosters constructive dialogue and a multidisciplinary approach to sustainable resource management and policy development in the region. | |||||||||||||
3. | The participation of UNIMAS QADIM Hub at the International Conference on Research and Social Change (ICORESCT) in Balikpapan provides a compelling example of creating a neutral platform for diverse stakeholders to come together and discuss critical challenges. At the event, UNIMAS showcased its Community-Based Participatory Research (CBPR) initiatives, highlighting how the university’s collaborative research with local communities fosters open dialogue and joint problem-solving. This approach offers a 'safe' space for stakeholders, including policymakers, academics, and community leaders, to openly discuss issues such as sustainability, social development, and community empowerment. By emphasizing the importance of engaging local communities in the research process, UNIMAS demonstrates how inclusive, participatory research can help bridge gaps between different political and social groups, encouraging honest discussions and the development of effective, community-driven solutions. In this way, the QADIM Hub's efforts contribute to creating an environment where different political and social stakeholders can constructively address shared challenges and collaborate toward impactful, sustainable change. | |||||||||||||
