PARI ISLAND – As a concrete manifestation of environmental care and the implementation of the Tri Dharma of Higher Education, lecturers from the Biology Study Program of the Faculty of Science and Technology (FST) at UIN Syarif Hidayatullah Jakarta successfully conducted a Community Service (PkM) program. Held from May 8 to 10, 2026, this ecological initiative was realized through the planting of 3,000 mangrove seedlings along the coastal area of Pari Island, Thousand Islands. This environmental action was initiated as a strategic step to mitigate coastal erosion, preserve the coastal ecosystem, and support the achievement of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in archipelagic regions.

This massive environmental action was successfully executed thanks to a strong and collaborative synergy among various stakeholders. The agenda was driven collectively by the Academic Community of the Biology Study Program FST UIN Jakarta, the SDGs Center of UIN Syarif Hidayatullah Jakarta, and Local Institutions of Pari Island, which actively involved local government elements, community leaders, and local environmental activists. Through this cross-sectoral partnership, the mangrove planting was designed not merely as a temporary ecological activity, but also as a direct educational platform for both students and locals on the importance of maintaining coastal defense lines.

The active involvement of community leaders and local activists on Pari Island ensures that the 3,000 planted seedlings will be continuously monitored, guarded, and nurtured in a sustainable manner to maintain a high survival rate. Through this community service program, the shared commitment between academia and local residents was strongly reaffirmed to protect the coastal ecosystem from the adverse effects of climate change. This green synergy is highly expected to pave the way for a more sustainable, vibrant, and secure future for Pari Island against the ongoing threat of marine abrasion.