Sustainable Finance Students Engage in Climate Change Discussion at CSIS Policy Forum 2024

July 01, 2024

Contributor: Sihabudin NF | Editor: Supriyono


UIII, DEPOK – Eight students from the Master of Finance in Sustainable Finance program at Universitas Islam Internasional Indonesia (UIII) engaged in a climate change discussion at the Hadi Soesastro Policy Forum 2024 held in Jakarta on June 26, 2024, by the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS).

The Hadi Soesastro Policy Forum is inspired by the dedication of Hadi Soesastro, an international public intellectual and academic who made significant contributions to Asia-Pacific cooperation and development in Indonesia. The initiative aims to foster the development of a zero-carbon export industry and address the challenges of climate change between Australia and Indonesia. 

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Yose Rizal Damuri, the Executive Director of CSIS, said in his opening speech that this year’s Hadi Soesastro Policy Forum is the first after COVID-19, emphasizing that the annual event has been running for approximately 10 years in collaboration with the Australian National University (ANU). 

He also highlighted the forum’s importance as a platform for ongoing dialogue and cooperation between Indonesia and Australia, reflecting the enduring legacy of Hadi Soesastro's contributions to fostering strong ties and addressing critical issues in the Asia-Pacific region.  

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Other speakers participating in this forum were Professor (Emeritus) Ross Garnaut AC, an economist with a keen interest in policy practice and analysis in development and international relations in Australia, Asia, and the Pacific, as well as Professor Mari Pangestu, a member of the Board of Trustees at CSIS, and Dr. Masyita Crystallin, a senior advisor to the Minister of Finance of the Republic of Indonesia. 

The students attending the event were Abdul Saboor, Auns Azhar, and Rashid Shabir Abbasi from Pakistan, as well as Yana Firmansyah, Laraswati, Fahmi Aulia Rahman, Syamsi Mustofa Singgih Prayogo and Abdurrahman Faqih Mukhlish from Indonesia. 

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Through the students’ participation at the Hadi Soesastro Policy Forum, the Faculty of Economics and Business at UIII creates an immersive learning environment that aligns with the needs of its students, complementing classroom activities. By engaging in this forum, students have the opportunity to observe and participate in high-level discussions on pertinent global issues, indicating our commitment to providing the best possible learning support for the students.