Institut Keberlanjutan Satya (Satya Institute for Sustainability) at Universitas Islam Negeri Sultan Syarif Kasim Riau (UIN SUSKA Riau) Riau aims for a better and sustainable world with peace and prosperity for people and the planet, now and into the future. It aims to contribute to promoting sustainability in any aspect of life as well as achieving the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through its research and education as well as training. Through research, the institute aims to generate new insights to accelerate sustainability innovation. Through education and training, it focuses on disseminating and sharing knowledge, improving sustainability awareness and competencies, and translating new knowledge to promote individual and collective sustainable behaviours and practices. These three main pillars —research, education and training—becomes a comprehensive strategy to achieve our goals.
Vision
To be a research, training and consulting centre for sustainability/sustainable development by building bridges between policy, research and practice.
Missions
To achieve that aim the institute has formed collaborative, interdisciplinary teams to:
- provide evidence-based insights into policymaking and practices for sustainable development through inter- multi- and transdisciplinary research). Our emphasis on forming collaborative, interdisciplinary teams is essential for tackling the complex and interconnected challenges associated with sustainability innovations.
- develop awarness and capacity for sustainability within society and government. Developing awareness and capacity for sustainability within society and government is a crucial step toward fostering a culture of sustainability. Education and training play a key role in disseminating knowledge, improving awareness, and enhancing competencies related to sustainability. This approach can empower individuals and communities to make informed decisions and adopt sustainable behaviors and practices.
- offer recommendations or guidelines for sustainability policymaking, research and practice. By offering recommendations or guidelines for sustainability policymaking, research, and practice further demonstrates our commitment to influencing positive change. By providing practical insights, the institute can contribute to the implementation of effective and sustainable solutions at various levels of innovations.