Fabima Fadhlin Minallah Zidta, a student from the Statistics Program of the Mathematics Department, FMIPA Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), achieved a remarkable milestone by securing second place in the Econeering FT UI 2024 Poster Competition. This event was organized by the Faculty of Engineering, Universitas Indonesia, held virtually from October 3–23, 2024, culminating in an award night on November 30 at the Faculty of Engineering campus, Universitas Indonesia.
With the theme “Empowering Engineering Excellence for Climate Adaptation and Sustainable Innovation,” the competition aimed to inspire students to create innovative and adaptive solutions for climate change challenges.
Fabima addressed a critical issue: the impact of urbanization on the rise of carbon emissions in major Indonesian cities. With over half of Indonesia’s population residing in urban areas, urbanization has become one of the primary contributors to carbon emissions. In her project, Fabima proposed the application of the Net-Zero Carbon Cities (NZCC) concept, utilizing advanced technologies such as Geographic Information Systems (GIS) for carbon emission mapping, Building Information Modeling (BIM) for energy-efficient construction, and AI-based intelligent transportation.
This strategy was designed not only to support Indonesia’s target of achieving net-zero emissions by 2060 but also to align with Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 11, focusing on sustainable cities and communities.
Fabima began her preparations in early October, gathering relevant references. As her first experience in a non-statistics visual work competition, she faced the challenge of simplifying data and analysis to make them visually appealing yet easy to understand.
This achievement highlights the adaptability and interdisciplinary skills of students in the Mathematics Department at FMIPA UGM. “Although it was my first experience in a non-statistics visual work competition, I thoroughly enjoyed the process and learned a lot from this experience,” said Fabima.
She hopes that her project inspires the public to understand the importance of innovation and technology in tackling climate change. Proper strategies for sustainable urban development will accelerate Indonesia’s transition toward carbon-free cities while ensuring inclusive and sustainable development.
Fabima also aspires to continue contributing to similar competitions, achieving more accolades for UGM and positively impacting society. “I want to keep improving my skills and hope to make a real contribution to reducing the impact of climate change through innovative projects that can be implemented in society,” she concluded enthusiastically.
Keywords: Climate Change, Urbanization, Sustainable Technology, Student Innovation
Author: Fabima Fadhlin Minallah Zidta
Editor: Silvina Rosita Yulianti
Photographer: Documentation Team