The Master’s Program in Development Economics (MESP), Faculty of Economics and Business (FEB), Universitas Sebelas Maret (UNS), welcomed a guest lecturer from Universitas Palangka Raya on Friday, June 21, 2024. This visit was part of a public lecture entitled “Study of Peatland Ecosystem Protection and Management Plans as an Alternative for SDG’s Implementation: A Case Review in Central Kalimantan, Indonesia.”

The Head of the MESP program, Dr. Evi Gravitiani, S.E., M.Si., expressed her gratitude to Hendrik Segah, S.Hut., M.Si., Ph.D., lecturer and the Director of the Peatland Science and Innovation Development Center (PPIG) at Universitas Palangka Raya, for attending the session as the main speaker.

In front of MESP students, Dr. Hendrik discussed in detail the economic value of peatlands in Central Kalimantan Province. According to him, peatlands are wetlands that can provide various vegetable, non-vegetable, and fishery products. In addition to economic value, ecologically, peatlands have a carbon storage capacity 10 to 13 times greater than other ecosystems.

Besides the presentation, there was a Q&A session between the students and the speaker regarding the utilization of peatlands. This public lecture was expected to broaden the knowledge of the students and provide insight into the advantages of peatlands.