Source: Untar Public Relations

World Environment Day is observed every January 10 as a global momentum to raise awareness and encourage concrete action in preserving environmental sustainability. In 2026, the commemoration falls on Friday, January 10, 2026, with environmental issues expected to continue highlighting global challenges such as plastic pollution, land degradation, and ecosystem restoration efforts.

These themes continue the spirit of previous years, emphasizing the importance of behavioral change and collaboration in addressing the environmental crisis. Issues such as waste management, reducing single-use plastics, and implementing sustainable solutions remain key concerns closely connected to people’s daily lives.

As a higher education institution, Untar also supports the goals of World Environment Day through its active role in fostering environmental awareness within the campus community. Universities hold a strategic responsibility in instilling environmental values among younger generations as agents of change.

One of Untar’s most tangible contributions, closely related to the daily activities of its academic community, is the provision of waste-sorting facilities based on waste categories. This initiative encourages the habit of sorting waste at the source while supporting more responsible and sustainable waste management practices.

Through these efforts, Untar is committed to creating a campus environment that is more conscious of environmental sustainability. The commemoration of World Environment Day serves as a reminder that major change can begin with simple actions carried out consistently by all members of the campus community. (VC/YS)