25 February 2025
Fenny Julistine Tarigan
The public lecture was opened with remarks by the Director of the USU Directorate of Internationalization and Global Partnerships, Prof. Dr. Eng. Himsar Ambarita, S.T., M.T., who emphasized the importance of energy transition in efforts to slow global warming and reduce the risks of climate change disasters. "This public lecture is a valuable opportunity for all of us, especially students, to understand energy transition better. Global warming and climate change are no longer just environmental issues but have become real challenges to human survival. Rising global temperatures, extreme weather pattern changes, polar ice melting, and the increasing frequency of natural disasters are concrete evidence of climate change's impact," said Prof. Himsar.
In his presentation, Prof. Yohannes Sardjono explained that global warming occurs due to increased greenhouse gases produced by human activities, such as industry, transportation, and mining. He also highlighted various energy sources that could serve as solutions to reduce carbon emissions, including using renewable energy and developing more environmentally friendly nuclear energy technology.
Prof. Yohannes stressed that climate change could no longer be seen as a future issue but a challenge we must face now. Energy transition is crucial in mitigating environmental impacts caused by our dependence on fossil fuels.
"We must start thinking about how innovations in energy can be developed, including safer and more efficient nuclear utilization. Technologies like Small Modular Reactors (SMR) could be one of the clean energy solutions worth implementing," he added.
Additionally, the discussion covered the implementation of Small Modular Reactors (SMR) as a more efficient and sustainable alternative energy for the future. This technology has been tested in various countries and is considered one of the solutions to reduce reliance on fossil fuels. Prof. Yohannes also emphasized that energy transition is necessary and an obligation to ensure resource sustainability for future generations.
The public lecture was attended by USU Global Partnership Manager, Prof. Dr. Arida Susilowati, S.Hut., M.Si., and enthusiastic USU students and academics who participated in the discussion. Through this event, USU's academic community is expected to understand better the urgency of energy transition in addressing climate change challenges and contribute to research and innovation in sustainable energy.
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