Mataram, the University of Mataram – The Community Service Program Unit (KKN) of the Institute for Research and Community Service of the University of Mataram (LPPM Unram) held a National Seminar on Speech Degrees at the University of Mataram which was held in a hybrid through the Zoom Meeting platform and in the Main Meeting Room of LPPM Unram on Thursday, 24th of August 2023. This Seminar is a routine activity that held twice a year, namely after the June-August KKN Period and the December-February Period.

The Seminar is one of a series of activities after the Community Service Program Lecture on Village Community Empowerment (KKN-PMD) in accordance with the theme of the activity raised, namely “Building a Golden Generation and Resilient to Climate Change”.
The seminar was attended by the Head of LPPM Unram Prof. Dr. Ir. Sukartono, M.Agr.; Coordinator of KKN and Cooperation Dr. Ir. Misbahuddin, ST., MT.; KKN Secretary Dr. Ni Wayan Sri Suliartini, SP., MP.; and LPPM KKN Management Team

Starting the opening of the 2023 Unram Speech Seminar National, in his speech, Dr. Ir. Misbahuddin, ST., MT. as the Coordinator of KKN and Cooperation said that one of our common dreams is the realization of the Golden Indonesia generation in 2045. However, on the other hand, there are many basic problems that still cannot be resolved, one of which is handling stunting, where West Nusa Tenggara has a fairly high prevalence. This is certainly Unram’s concern to take a role in efforts to prevent and handle stunting, especially in West Nusa Tenggara.

Furthermore, this lecturer at the Faculty of Engineering Unram explained that in health problems, West Nusa Tenggara is also one of the areas included in the ring of fire. West Nusa Tenggara Province (NTB) is one of the areas prone to natural disasters. Therefore, what must be an important point to pay attention to is a good disaster system. He emphasized that disaster is one of the points, which we must really pay attention to. It is important to have good disaster mitigation. Mitigation is one of the themes of KKN-PMD Universitas Mataram, namely DESTANA (Disaster Resilient Village) which is one of the KKN-PMD programs because of its very important role, considering that West Nusa Tenggara Province is included in one of the Ring of Fire areas or the Pacific Ring of Fire.

The remarks of the Coordinator of KKN and Cooperation ended with the official opening of the semnas activity, which was followed by material presentation by 3 (three) speakers, namely. 1. Haryo Pambudi, S.Hut., M.Sc. Head of the Center for Climate Change Control (PPI) and Forest and Land Fires in Java, Bali and Nusa Tenggara, 2. Sulistiyono as Vice Chairman of the West Nusa Tenggara Disaster Risk Reduction Forum, 3. Ansariadi, S.KM., M.Sc., PH., Ph.D. from the Directorate of Partnership of Hasanuddin University and 4. Prof. Dr. Ir. Sukartono, M.Agr Head of LPPM Unram. The plenary session was moderated by Dr. Ni Wayan Sri Suliartini, SP., MP. as Secretary of LPPM Unram KKN Service Center.

First Material Presentation by Haryo Pambudi, S.Hut., M.Sc. Head of the Center for Climate Change Control (PPI) and Forest and Land Fires in Java, Bali and Nusa Tenggara related to Forestry and Climate Change. In his presentation he stated, “the concern of the new generation on climate issues is good news. Giving the impact of the climate crisis is often beyond the expectations of the wider community. But, with all their potentials in the field of science and technology, the Millennial Generation may be able to maintain and preserve the future of planet Earth optimistically. According to the passage of time, during Indonesia’s golden year 2045, it means that this country has been led by the Millennial Generation (including Z Gen). Those who in age from 20 to 30. The crucial issue for Generation 2045 is climate change, whose symptoms are already visible today in the form of global warming, extreme weather, and hydrometeorological disasters”.
He hoped that for the collaborative role of KKN PMD UNRAM in alleviating climate change control issues. If all Community Service Program students carry out a minimum of greening at each program location every period, this can undoubtedly reduce the increase in temperature from 2oC to 1.5oC is not impossible.

Furthermore, the second material presented by Sulistiyono as Vice Chair of the West Nusa Tenggara Disaster Risk Reduction Forum entitled Disaster Resilient Village Development. “A disaster resilient village (destana) is a village that has the ability to recognize threats in its area and able to organize community resources to reduce vulnerability and at the same time increase capacity to reduce disaster risk,” he said.
Next, Sulistiyono explained the definition of disasters, the types and characteristics of disasters, as well as the procedures for. “The threat of natural disasters is natural events that have occurred repeatedly starting from millions or even billions of years ago, are cyclical and the threat of disasters will not be a disaster if we are able to reduce the risk,” he explained.

Then it was explained that disasters are a joint affair, not only the Government but the community as well, therefore the role of Unram academics in terms of strengthening Awareness and Ability of Risk and Disaster Management at the Village Level, namely DESTANA.
The next speaker was Mr. Ansariadi, SKM., M.Sc., PH., Ph.D., as the Directorate of Partnership of Hasanudin University. According to him, “one of the factors that determine the quality of children’s growth and development are the health of the child’s gastrointestinal tract at an early age. The gastrointestinal tract is an organ that functions in the process of absorption of nutrients as the main basic ingredients for children’s growth and development. Impaired absorption of nutrients in children due to poor gastrointestinal health can trigger malnutrition conditions or called stunting. Stunting is a condition of failure to thrive in children under five years old (infants under five years old) due to chronic malnutrition characterized by children too short for their age”.

There are some risk factors associated with stunting include mother, child and environmental factors. Factors from mothers such as maternal age during pregnancy 35 years, upper arm circumference of mothers during pregnancy >23.5 cm, teenage pregnancy and maternal height that less increase the incidence of stunting. This will continue related to breastfeeding and complementary feeding. The absence of exclusive breastfeeding and early complementary food before the age of 6 months and the quality of malnourished food can increase the incidence of stunting in children. Furthermore, the factors of children who increase the risk of stunting are children with low birth weight (BBLR), premature, history of neonatal diseases, history of frequent and recurrent diarrhea, history of infectious diseases, and children who do not get immunization. Environmental factors that contribute to increasing the risk of stunting include low economic status, family education, especially low mothers, lack of family income, inappropriate bowel habits, untreated drinking water and high exposure to pesticides.

Malnutrition is a condition associated with stunting. Malnutrition can result in immune disorders, repeated infections and then back again triggering worsening of malnutrition.
The last material presentation by the Head of LPPM Unram Prof. Dr. Ir. Sukartono, M.Agr. under the title Conservation Agriculture for Soil Health and Food Security. Conservation farming techniques aim to increase agricultural output on a farm scale by minimizing processing costs but maximizing production, while also as a basis for sustainable, sustainable agriculture and improved livelihoods. There are three basic principles of conservation agriculture: 1) Cultivate the soil as lightly as possible until it is not cultivated at all; 2) Cover the ground surface tightly continuously throughout the year; 3) Intercropping and crop rotation. The application of conservation techniques is a collaboration of plant cultivation activities and improving damaged / critical soil, securing and maintaining soil productivity in order to achieve high production in an unlimited time, and increasing the productivity of agricultural land.
Finally, the Mataram University Seminar is a form of academic stimulant to the millennial generation to be more sensitive in handling climate change and provide involvement in contributing to efforts to deal with climate change.