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The 4th International Conference on Natural Resources and Sustainable Development (ICNRSD) 2026
DIGITAL LEARNING CENTRE BUILDING
MEDAN, ID
February 5, 2026 – February 6, 2026
Sustainable management of natural resources has become a defining challenge of the twenty-first century. Climate change, deforestation, and ecosystem degradation caused by unsustainable exploitation of natural assets have threatened biodiversity and human well-being worldwide. Industrial expansion, mining, and intensive agriculture have accelerated environmental deterioration, especially in developing regions, including Indonesia. This situation calls for a transformation in how societies understand, utilize, and protect natural resources. A sustainable development approach must balance short-term economic needs with long-term environmental resilience, ensuring that ecosystems remain capable of supporting life for generations to come. However, the gap between policy, research, and practice in achieving sustainable resource management remains wide. Bridging this gap requires multidisciplinary collaboration among scientists, practitioners, and policymakers to design innovative, science-based strategies that restore ecosystems and prevent further degradation. In this context, the 4th International Conference on Natural Resources and Sustainable Development (4th ICNRSD 2026) raises the theme “Sustainable Management of Natural Resources: Tackling Environmental Degradation and Strengthening Ecosystem Resilience”. The conference emphasizes knowledge integration, policy innovation, and cross-sector collaboration aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)—particularly SDGs 2, 3, 6, 7, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, and 17. Through open and evidence-based dialogue, the 4th ICNRSD 2026 serves as a scientific platform to exchange ideas, generate actionable recommendations, and foster resilience in natural systems. Universities, as centers of knowledge creation and dissemination, play a critical role in translating sustainability science into education, research, and community practices that secure a balanced and sustainable future for all. The scope of the 4th ICNRSD 2026 covers various important topics that aim to address significant challenges related to sustainable development, environmental damage, and natural resource management.
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The 3rd International Conference on Natural Resources and Sustainable Development (ICNRSD) 2024
Sumatera Utara
Medan, ID
November 20, 2024 – December 30, 2024
The issue of Sustainable Development has remained a central issue over the past three decades. The seventeen Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), as part of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, are action plans that involve all societal actors and define goals and targets, with the aim of stimulating action to achieve these goals by 2030. However, the gap between the world of research and practice in implementing sustainable development is still considerable.
Universities are key institutions for disseminating knowledge, through teaching, and for generating new knowledge, through research. These aspects make universities important players in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals. Universities have a major role to play by introducing not only the teaching of sustainable development into the curriculum across the spectrum of courses offered, but also the programs themselves are sustainable. Research found that there is a lack of knowledge and awareness of sustainable development among students as well as experts. Not only that, they are not equipped with the knowledge and skills to participate in sustainable processes in the workplace. Thus, the integration of SD in Higher Education (HE) can be achieved through teaching, research, environmental management, and knowledge transmission so as to improve the implementation of hitherto unsolved sustainability practices related to economic vitality, justice, social cohesion, environmental protection, inefficient energy use, lack of water conservation, increased pollution, human rights violations, war, poverty, excessive use of private transportation, consumerism, and sustainable management of natural resources
Reflecting on this background, therefore the 3rd International Seminar on Natural Resources on Sustainable Development this year focuses on the theme "ESTABLISHING A COHESIVE FRAMEWORK FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT: INTEGRATING RESEARCH AND PRACTICE"
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The main subject of the conference are: "Environmental engineering, sustainability, and green technology" but not limited to other subjects such as :
- Sustainable Urbanism
- Governance Sustainability
- Human Development
- Infrastructure and Sustainability
- Policy & Law
- Cultural Resources and Conservation
- Water and Soil Conservation
- Climate Change Disaster Risk Reduction
- Food & Environmental Legislation
- Environmental Chemistry
- Environmental Engineering
- Renewable Energy & Green Technology
- Natural Resources
- Financial Sustainability
- SME
- MicroFinance
- Emerging Countries
- International Trade
- Socio-economics
Keynote Speaker :
| Prof. Bharat Dahiya | : | Thammasat University, Thailand & Stellenbosch University, Western Cape, South Africa |
| Prof. T. M. Indra Mahlia | : | University of Technology Sydney, Australia |
| Prof. Deden Rukmana | : | Alabama A&M University, USA |
| Dr. Bambang Supriyanto | : | Director General Social Forestry and Environmental Partnership |
| Sr. Ts. Siti Hafsah | : | Universiti Teknologi Mara, Malaysia |
| Prof. Ir. T. Sabrina | : | Universitas Sumatera Utara, Indonesia |
HONORARY CHAIR
Dr. Muryanto Amin, S.Sos, M.Si (Rector of University Sumatera Utara)
Prof. Dr. Poppy Anjelisa Zaitun Hasibuan S.Si.,M.Si.,Apt (Vice Rector for Research, Community Service, and Cooperation)
Prof. Ir. T. Sabrina, M.Agr.Sc.,Ph.D (Director of Post Graduate School of Universitas Sumatera Utara)
Prof. Evawany Yunita Aritonang, M.Si (Vice Director for academic, student affairs and alumni of Post Graduate School of Universitas Sumatera Utara)
ORGANIZATION COMMITTEE
Chairman : Prof. Dr. Ir. Hamidah Harahap, M.Sc.
Co-chairman : Prof. Rahmawaty, S.Hut, M.Si, Ph.D, IPU
Secretary : Isnen Fitri, ST, M.Eng, Ph.D
Treasury : Prof. Dr. Delvian, SP, MP
Honorary Chair :
| Prof. Dr. Muryanto Amin, S.Sos, M.Si | : | Rector of Universitas Sumatera Utara |
| Prof. Dr. Poopy Anjelisa Zaitun Hasibuan, S.Si, M.Si., Apt | : | Vice Rector for Research, Community Service, and Cooperation |
| Prof. Ir. T. Sabrina, M.Agr.Sc., Ph.D | : | Director of Postgraduate School of Universitas Sumatera Utara |
| Prof. Evawany Yunita Aritonang, M.Si | : | Vice Director for Academic, Student Affairs and Alumni of Postgraduate School of Universitas Sumatera Utara |
Organization Committee :
| Chairman | : | Prof. Dr. Ir. Hamidah Harahap, M.Sc |
| Co- Chairman | : | Prof. Rahmawaty, S.Hut, M.Si, Ph.D, IPU |
| Secretary | : | Isnen Fitri, ST, M.Eng, Ph.D |
| Treasure | : | Prof. Dr. Delvian, SP, MP |
Scientific committee :
HONORARY CHAIR
Dr. Muryanto Amin, S.Sos, M.Si (Rector of University Sumatera Utara)
Prof. Dr. Poppy Anjelisa Zaitun Hasibuan S.Si.,M.Si.,Apt (Vice Rector for Research, Community Service, and Cooperation)
Prof. Ir. T. Sabrina, M.Agr.Sc.,Ph.D (Director of Post Graduate School of Universitas Sumatera Utara)
Prof. Evawany Yunita Aritonang, M.Si (Vice Director for academic, student affairs and alumni of Post Graduate School of Universitas Sumatera Utara)
ORGANIZATION COMMITTEE
Chairman : Prof. Dr. Ir. Hamidah Harahap, M.Sc.
Co-chairman : Prof. Rahmawaty, S.Hut, M.Si, Ph.D, IPU
Secretary : Isnen Fitri, ST, M.Eng, Ph.D
Treasury : Prof. Dr. Delvian, SP, MP
| Scientific Coordinator | : | Prof. Rikson Asman Fertiles Siburian, S.Si., M.Si., Ph.D |
| Member | : | Prof. Rahmawaty, S.Hut, M.Si, Ph.D, IPU |
| Prof. Dr. Mohd. Hasmadi Ismail | ||
| Assoc. Prof. Seca Gandaseca | ||
| Prof. Dr. Delvian, SP, MP | ||
| Prof. Ts. Dr. Mohd. Nazip Suratman | ||
| Dr. Achmad Siddik Thoha S.Hut., M.Si. | ||
| Sony Eka Nugraha, S.Farm, M.Si, Apt | ||
| Prof. Dr. Apri Heri Iswanto S.Hut., M.Si | ||
| Prof. Dr. Ir. Dwi Astiani, M.Sc. | ||
| Prof. Dr. Ichwana, S.T., M.P. | ||
| Dr. Eng. Ir. Hafizhul Khair AM S.T., M. | ||
| Prof. Dr. Ir. Renita Manurung, MT | ||
| Prof. Dr. Halimatuddahliana ST., M.Sc | ||
| Prof. Dr. Erika Revida, MS | ||
| Dra. Asima Yanty Sylvania Siahaan MA., Ph.D. | ||
| Dr. Femmy Indriany Dalimunthe, M.Si, CHE, CCE | ||
| Dr. Ir. Bejo Slamet, S.Hut, M.Si, IPM | ||
| Dr. Sylvia Agustina, S.T., MUP. | ||
| Dr. Yuanita FD Sidabutar ST. M.Si | ||
| Dr. Ir. Murshal Manaf, ST., MT | ||
| Dr. Ir. Satia Negara Lubis, M.Ec | ||
| Dr. Salmina Wati Ginting, ST, MT | ||
| Prof. Ir. Christine Wulandari, M.P., PhD | ||
| Dr. Yeni Absah, SE, M.Si | ||
| Prof. Dr. Ritha F. Dalimunthe, SE., M.Si | ||
| Prof. Dr. Prihatin Lumbanraja, SE., M.Si | ||
| Prof. Dr. Arlina Nurbaity Lubis, SE., MBA | ||
| Prof. Dr. Elisabet Siahaan, SE., M.Ec. | ||
| Prof. Dr. Meilita Tryana Sembiring, ST, MT |
The 2nd International Conference on Natural Resources and Sustainable Development (ICNRSD)
Sumatera Utara
Medan, ID
October 29, 2022 – October 30, 2022
Indonesia, especially North Sumatera Province, is the place of natural resources that have become the place for conducting research activities whose benefits can be used sustainably. However, if the natural resources are not maintained properly, the destruction will occur even to the point of extinction. Furthermore, this condition is worsened by the existence of global warming, habitat fragmentation, and habitat extinctions that lead to the extinction of certain species. To anticipate this condition, studies and deep collaborations from all fields of knowledge are essential, in the level of both national and international, which focus on the effort to properly utilize and maintain the sustainability of natural resources. One of the agenda to accommodate this purpose is by creating an international scientific forum involving many related parties. Postgraduate Program as a part of academia civitas in Universitas Sumatera Utara is expected to be able to participate in improving the capacity and capability in the field of research and foremost publication internationally, specifically in the fields of Environmental Issues, Regional Development, Economic, Management, Natural and Heritage Conservation and Defence, to increase the natural material relevance and derivative product as well as the science and technology utilization in production sector in order to grow national economy and improve the society welfare. Therefore, Universitas Sumatera Utara (USU) Postgraduate Program will hold “The 2nd International Conference on Natural Resources and Sustainable Development (ICNRSD)”. This event is hoped to bridge the communication and become a sharing platform for related researchers regarding the natural resources management, regional development, and economic management and their linkages, as well as stakeholders as an effort to together synergize knowledge with human needs in life and create a better environment.
Theme : "Environmental Issues, Regional Development, Economic and Management, Natural and Heritage Conservation ””
KEYNOTE SPEAKER
- Prof. Junji Nakamura (University of Kyushu, Japan)
- Prof. Takuro Furusawa. PhD (Kyoto University, Japan)
- Prof. Ir. Zulkifli Nasution, M.Sc., Ph.D. (Universitas Sumatera Utara,Indonesia)
- Prof. Dr. Budiman Minasny (The University of Sydney, Australia)
- LAr. Dr. Nor Atiah Ismail (Universiti Putra Malaysia, Malaysia)
- Prof. Nathaniel C. Bantayan, Ph.D. (University of Philippines Los Banos, Philippines)
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Honorary Chair :
- Dr. Muryanto Amin, S.Sos, M.Si (Rector of University Sumatera Utara)
- Prof. Dr. Poppy Anjelisa Zaitun Hasibuan S.Si.,M.Si.,Apt (Vice Rector for Research, Community Service, and Cooperation)
- Prof. Ir. T. Sabrina, M.Agr.Sc.,Ph.D (Director of Post Graduate School of Universitas Sumatera Utara)
- Prof. Dr. Ir. Hamidah Harahap, M.Sc (Vice Director for Finance and Personnel Affair of Post Graduate School of Universitas Sumatera Utara)
International Board:
- Prof. Junji Nakamura (University of Kyushu, Japan)
- Prof. Takuro Furusawa. PhD (Kyoto University, Japan)
- Prof. Dr. Budiman Minasny ( The University of Sidney Australia)
- LAr.Dr. Nor Atiah Ismail (University Putra Malaysia – Malaysia)
- Prof. Nathanel C. Bantayan, Ph.D ( University of Philippines Los Banos, Philippines)
- Prof. Ir. Zulkifli Nasution, M.Sc,.Ph.D (Universitas Sumatera Utara)
Scientific Committee :
- Prof. Rikson Asman Fertiles Siburian S.Si., M.Si., Ph.D (Universitas Sumatera Utara)
- Ronn Goei, PhD ( National Technological University – Singapore)
- Prof. Mohd. Hasmadi Ismail (Universiti Putra Malaysia)
- Assoc.Prof. Dr. Susilawati Kasim ( Universiti Putra Malaysia)
- Prof Dr. Osumanu Haruna Ahmed (Universiti Islam Sultan Sharif Ali, Brunei)
- Prof. Dr. Isfenti Sadalia SE., ME.( (Universitas Sumatera Utara)
- Prof. Dr. Erika Revida MS (Universitas Sumatera Utara)
- Prof. Dr. Eng. Ir. Irvan M.Si. (Universitas Sumatera Utara)
- Prof. Dr. Elisabet Siahaan, SE, M.Ec (Universitas Sumatera Utara)
- Prof. Rahmawaty S.Hut, M.Si, Ph.D (Universitas Sumatera Utara)
- Prof. Dr. Prihatin Lumbanraja SE., M.Si. (Universitas Sumatera Utara)
- Prof. Dr. R. Hamdani Harahap M.Si (Universitas Sumatera Utara)
- Prof.Dr. Herman Fithra, ST, MT IPM (Universitas Malikul Saleh)
- Dr. Femmy Indriany Dalimunthe, A.Md. Par, SE, M.Si, CHE (Politeknik Pariwisata Negeri Medan)
- Isnen Fitri ST, M.Eng, PhD (Universitas Sumatera Utara)
- Dr. Delvian, SP. MP (Universitas Sumatera Utara)
- Dr. Ir. Satia Negara Lubis M.Ec (Universitas Sumatera Utara)
- Dr. Yeni Absah SE., M.Si. (Universitas Sumatera Utara)
- Dr. Ir. Yuanita FD. Sidabutar ST. M.Si (Universitas Batam)
Organization Committee
| Chairman | : | Prof.Dr.Ir. EVawany Yunita Aritonang, M.Si |
| Co- Chairman | : | Dr. Ir. Satia Negara Lubis M.Ec |
| Secretary | : | Dr. T. Alief Aththorick S.Si, M.Si |
| Treasure | : | Prof. Dr. Elisabet Siahaan, SE, M.Ec |
| Publication Coordinator | : | Isnen Fitri ST, M.Eng, Ph.D |
| Member | : | Dr. Meilita Tryana Sembiring, ST., MT |
| : | Sony Eka Nugraha S.Farm, M.Si, Apt | |
| Liaision Chair | : | Prof. Rahmawaty S.Hut, M.Si, Ph.D |
| Member | Dr. Ir. Charlog, MP | |
| Dr.Ahmad Siddik Thoha, S.Hut, M.Si |
International Conference on Natural Resources and Sustainable Development (ICNRSD)
Grand Inna Medan
Medan, ID
August 2, 2018 – August 5, 2018
International Conference on Natural Resources and Sustainable Development (ICNRSD) will be held by FORPIMPAS in which University of Sumatera Utara (USU) is the host. FORPIMPAS is the Forum of Directors or Deans of Graduate Study Program/School of Graduate Studies of State Universities in Indonesia. This forum facilitates researchers and stakeholders to communicate and discuss about development as well as opportunities to do research. The ICNRSD is going to particularly discuss about The Role of Natural and Sustainable Resource to Strengthen National Unity and Competitiveness. It is held in conjunction with RAKERNAS (national meeting) 2018 of Forpimpas.The present focus of Graduate Programs is to develop science and technology related to natural resources and sustainable development. Interaction and communication between researchers from many regions from Indonesia and worldwide may generate ideas and research collaborations to address actual issues in science and technology. Research collaboration among Indonesia and their counterpart abroad is going to strengthen and promote national unity of Indonesia. It may also improve self-competitiveness in global scale.
Theme : Environmental and Resource Management
The conference covers the following topics but not limited to:
- Sustainable Agriculture;
- Sustainable Natural Resources;
- Technology and Information System for Sustainable Development.
- Eco- Tourism
- Forest Management
Keynote Speaker
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Honorary Chair
- Prof. Dr. Runtung Sitepu (Rector of Universitas Sumatera Utara)
- Mahyuddin K.M. Nasution, Ph.D (Vice of Rektor For Research Community Services and Cooperation)
- Prof. Dr. Robert Sibarani (Director of Postgraduate School, Universitas Sumatera Utara)
International Board
- Prof. Dr. Junji Nakamura (Tsukuba University, Japan)
- Matthew G Nowak (Southern Illinois university Carbondale, Illinois, US)
- Prof. Dr. Ir. Purwanto, DEA (Diponogoro University, Indonesia)
- Dr. Lai Poh San (National University, Singapore)
- Prof. Dr. Antonia Soriente (University of Naples L’Orientale, Italy)
Scientific Committee
- Prof. Allison Robert (University of Rhode Island, United States of America)
- Dr. Steven T. Gregory (University of Rhode Island, United States of America)
- Prof. Dr. Jan Van der Putten ( University of Hamburg, Germany)
- Prof. Dr. Antonia Soriente (University of Naples L’Orientale, Italy)
- Prof. Dr. Junji Nakamura (Tsukuba University, Japan)
- Prof. Dr. Nor Hashimah (Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Malaysia)
- Prof. Ir. I Komang Damar Jaya, M.Sc.Agr., Ph.D (Universitas Mataram, Indonesia)
- Prof Dr. Yusni Ikhwan Siregar (Universitas Riau, Indonesia)
- Prof. Dr. Erman Munir, M.Sc (Universitas Sumatera Utara, Indonesia)
- Dr. Mohammad Basyuni (Universitas Sumatera Utara, Indonesia)
- Prof. Erlina, SE, M.Si, Ph.D, Ak (Universitas Sumatera Utara, Indonesia)
- Prof. Dr. Edison Purba, M.Sc (Universitas Sumatera Utara, Indonesia)
- Dr. Rina Br Bukit, SE, Ak, M.Si, CA (Universitas Sumatera Utara, Indonesia)
- Dr. Onrizal, S.Hut, M.Si (Universitas Sumatera Utara, Indonesia)
- Dr Iskandar Muda, SE, MBA, Ak (Universitas Sumatera Utara, Indonesia)
- Rickson A.F. Siburian, Ph.D (Universitas Sumatera Utara, Indonesia)
Organizing Committee
Chairman
- Prof. Dr. Dwi Suryanto, M.Sc
Co-Chair
- Prof. Dr. lic.rer.reg Sirojuzilam
- Dr. Miswar Budi Mulya, SSi., M.Si
- Dr. Isfenti Sadalia, ME
- Dr. Khaira Amalia F., MBA.,AK., MAPPI (Cert)
- Dr.Ir. H. Tengku Erry Nuradi, M.Si
Secretary
- Dr. Erni Jumilawaty, MSi
- Dr. Delvian, SP., MP
- Prof. Dr. Erika Revida, MS
Treasure
- Asayati Br. Sembiring
- Safniar, SH
- Nanang Herwanto, SE
Publication Coordinator
- Dr. M. Ali Pawiro, M.Hum
Members
- Dr. Gustianingsih, M.Hum
- Dr. Rikson A.F Siburian, M.Si
Liasion Chair
- Romi Fadillah Rahmat, B.Comp.Sc., M.Sc