A Decade of SDGs in Indonesia: The Reality in Higher Education Settings

Abstract

This study evaluates university students' understanding and awareness of the Sustainable Development
Goals (SDGs). Given the importance of SDGs in the context of sustainable development, this research is
relevant for understanding how the younger generation engages with these global objectives. The
methodology used was a quantitative survey involving 100 student respondents, with questions covering
levels of understanding, sources of information, and perceptions of SDG education. The findings show
that only 23% of respondents are familiar with the SDGs, while their understanding of specific goals
remains low. Most students consider SDG education essential but feel that the university has not
sufficiently incorporated this topic into its teaching. Based on these findings, it is concluded that there is
an urgent need to enhance SDG outreach and education among students through various initiatives, such
as curriculum integration and informational campaigns. This study suggests that understanding SDGs
could help students contribute more actively to achieving global sustainability goals.