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USU Develops Flood-Resilient Village Model in Cempa Village, Langkat 14 September 2026
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USU Launches “Towards One Million Trees” Initiative to Strengthen Climate Action and Carbon Mitigation Universitas Sumatera Utara (USU), in collaboration with national and international partners, has launched the Towards One Million Trees initiative as part of its long-term commitment to climate action and carbon emission reduction. The program aims to promote large-scale tree planting as a practical mitigation strategy to address climate change and environmental degradation. 04 January 2026
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USU and Local Stakeholders Lead Friday Clean-Up Movement for Post-Disaster Recovery in Tanjung Pura In response to the aftermath of flooding in Tanjung Pura City, Universitas Sumatera Utara (USU), in collaboration with the Tanjung Pura Sub-District Government and various community partners, organized a Friday Clean-Up Movement (Jum’at Bersih) to support environmental recovery and protect public health in Pekan Tanjung Pura. 27 December 2025
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USU Strengthens Emergency Response for North Sumatra Flood Victims, Sends Airlifted Aid and Volunteers to Sibolga Medan, 5 December 2025. Universitas Sumatera Utara (USU) has emerged as one of the leading institutions supporting communities affected by the widespread flooding across North Sumatra. What began as a rapid emergency mobilization has transformed into a large-scale humanitarian mission that unites lecturers, medical specialists, students, and volunteers from various faculties under the coordinated movement of USU Peduli. 05 December 2025
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USU Peduli Receives Strong Backing From Kemendiktisaintek, Ministry Prepares 50 Billion Rupiah Emergency Fund Medan, 2025. The Ministry of Higher Education, Science and Technology (Kemendiktisaintek) has praised Universitas Sumatera Utara (USU) for its swift response in establishing the USU Peduli humanitarian post to support communities affected by floods and landslides in North Sumatra. Through this post, USU coordinates the distribution of food supplies and cash donations in collaboration with a wide network of stakeholders. 05 December 2025
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USU Strengthens Climate Action Commitment Through Comprehensive Greenhouse Gas Emission Reduction Policy Universitas Sumatera Utara (USU) has taken a significant step forward in its sustainability journey by establishing a comprehensive and measurable strategy to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions across campus operations. This initiative reflects the university’s strong commitment to environmental stewardship and supports its contribution to global sustainability frameworks, particularly the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the QS Sustainability Ranking. 20 September 2025
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MMPP USU Holds International Seminar: Global Trends in The Property "USU as an educational institution remains steadfast in its commitment to contributing to solving various development challenges," said Prof. Poppy. 28 April 2025
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Nurturing Water Sustainability: USU Encourages Responsible Aquatic Practices on and off Campus Through multi-stakeholder partnerships, research-to-action programs, and active community engagement, Universitas Sumatera Utara sets a benchmark for integrated environmental stewardship in Indonesia. By linking agricultural responsibility with coastal conservation, USU not only safeguards biodiversity but also strengthens the socio-environmental resilience of communities living at the land–sea interface. 28 December 2024
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10th Anniversary of USU Faculty of Forestry: Encouraging Higher Education Acceleration for Golden Indonesian Forestry “The USU Faculty of Forestry has shown extraordinary dedication in improving academic and non-academic quality through continuous transformation,” said Prof. Poppy. 16 December 2024
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USU Faculty of Forestry Lecturer Onrizal Discusses Strengthening Indigenous Peoples in Greenpress Community Jakarta The invitation to Onrizal as a resource person is one of the trusts given by GJI given his competence and consistency, with the hope of providing valuable insight into the contribution of Indigenous peoples in preserving the Batang Toru ecosystem, as well as the challenges and opportunities that accompany it. 16 December 2024
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