About
ISCoNREM2026
ISCoNREM 2026, the 5th International Summer Course on Natural Resources and Environmental Management Science, is an annual program organized by the Magister Program of Natural Resources and Environmental Management Science, IPB University.
With the theme “Tropics on the Edge: Solving the Triple Planetary Crisis from the Equator,” this program brings together international students, academics, researchers, and experts to explore environmental challenges in tropical ecosystems.
Participants will engage in expert lectures, field visits, community engagement, and cultural activities in Bogor and Sukabumi, Indonesia, while building global networks and collaborative perspectives toward sustainable environmental solutions.
Our
Theme
“Tropics on the Edge: Solving the Triple Planetary Crisis from the Equator”
This theme highlights the urgent need to address the interconnected challenges of climate change, biodiversity loss, and pollution through collaborative actions across scientific disciplines, local knowledge systems, and policy perspectives. It emphasizes the strategic role of tropical regions as both highly vulnerable areas and key contributors to global environmental solutions.
ISCoNREM
Highlights
Take a glimpse of last year’s journey through our after movie and discover the learning experiences, field activities, and cultural moments that shaped ISCoNREM.
Discover Our Key Activities
Field Trips Across Tropical Ecosystems
Experience field-based learning through visits to Gunung Walat University Forest, Ujung Genteng Sea Turtle Conservation, and Cinangneng Cultural Tourism Village.
Community Engagement
Share environmental knowledge with elementary and junior high school students through interactive communication activities on today’s planetary challenges.
Plenary Lectures
Learn from international experts and explore climate change, biodiversity loss, and pollution through tropical ecosystem perspectives.
Cultural Immersion & Collaboration
Experience Indonesian cultural heritage through interactive activities, cross-cultural exchange, and collaboration with fellow participants.
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Testimonials
What Our Participants Say
It was a great opportunity to interact with students from various countries and learn new things, including Indonesian agriculture and society
Yuriko Sekiguchi
- Japan
ISCoNREM has broadened my understanding of environmental complexity. We learned how to approach and solve real-world problems in our surroundings.
Cosmas John Emily
- Tanzania
I’m glad I got to join the field visits and explore many different places. I learned a lot from the inspiring lectures throughout the program.
Eunbin Jeon
- South Korea