Students across universities in Indonesia took action to care for the environment. A total of 200 mangrove trees were planted in the Wonorejo Mangrove Ecotourism area in Surabaya, on Saturday, (28/10).

This action shows that Indonesian youth also have concern for the environment. Those who took the initiative have joined the Nusantara Module activities of the Batch 3 Merdeka Student Exchange Program (PMM) at Hayam Wuruk Perbanas University.

This environmental activity is in order to enliven the commemoration of the 95th Youth Pledge Day in 2023. With this youthful spirit, they joined hands to preserve the environment.

One of the students, Ira Veronika Limbong, said she was happy to be involved in environmental activities. According to her, tree planting also provides benefits for the future, especially reducing the impact of natural disasters, such as storms and floods.

"Hopefully our action can help mangrove ecotourism in Surabaya. And, prevent it from natural disasters," said the student from the Catholic University of Santo Thomas Medan.

Meanwhile, the Vice Rector for Student Affairs and Cooperation of UHW Perbanas, Dr. Dra. Lindiawati, M.M., highly appreciated the ideas and actions taken by the students of the archipelago. She also supports that youth must have a strong spirit and determination in advancing Indonesia.

"With the spirit of this youth pledge, let's encourage Indonesian youth to be creative and innovative. Hopefully, Indonesia will soon become a developed country," he hoped.

It should be noted, Batch 3 Student Exchange Program (PMM) Inbound Students at Hayam Wuruk Perbanas University were 35 people. They come from 19 universities in the country who carry out academic activities and cultural introductions in East Java through Nusantara Module activities. The activity lasts for 1 odd semester and ends in early 2024. (PR)