The Ministry of Education, Culture, Research, and Technology of Indonesia, in partnership with Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Singapore, unveils INSPIRASI, a research program focusing on climate change and sustainable development.
INSPIRASI, a collaborative research initiative, aims to foster an ecosystem of research and innovation in strategic areas like climate change and sustainable development between Indonesia and Singapore.
The five-year collaboration is marked by a contract signing between Indonesian higher education and NTU Singapore, involving major Indonesian universities like UGM, UI, ITB, and ITS.
Indonesian Education Minister Nadiem Anwar Makarim emphasizes INSPIRASI as more than a research initiative, aiming to accelerate educational quality, foster innovations, and impact society positively.
Singapore’s Education Minister Chan Chun Sing supports INSPIRASI, highlighting its importance in bilateral cooperation for tackling climate change and sustainable development goals.
INSPIRASI’s flagship program, Renewable Energy Integration Demonstrator Indonesia (REIDI), is set to become a leading research and educational center in renewable energy management.
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This cross-institutional, cross-sector, and international collaboration opens doors for knowledge exchange and innovation, enriching both Indonesia and Singapore.
INSPIRASI stands as a testament to the commitment of Indonesia and Singapore in addressing global challenges of climate change and sustainable development. It offers a platform for shared learning and innovation, benefiting both nations and the broader international community.
The Indonesia NTU Singapore Institute of Research for Sustainability and Innovation (INSPIRASI) symbolizes a significant step in Indonesia-Singapore collaboration, focusing on climate change and sustainable development. This partnership aims to create a world-class research and innovation hub, fostering advancements in renewable energy, circular economy, and smart cities, and setting a global standard for collaborative research initiatives.
Source: Info Publik, Itjen Kemendikbud (2023)
