One Million Trees Movement Declared at Bukit Karumuntiang to Strengthen Environmental Sustainability in line with SDG 13 (Climate Action) and SDG 15 (Life on Land)

West Sumatra Governor Mahyeldi Ansharullah officiated the Bukit Karumuntiang Declaration, an initiative led by the Alumni Association of the Faculty of Agriculture at Andalas University (IKA Faperta Unand). The declaration was marked by a symbolic planting of one million fostered trees at the Experimental Garden of Unand’s Faculty of Agriculture in Limau Manis, Padang, on Saturday (February 7, 2026).

The declaration of the One Million Trees Movement at Bukit Karumuntiang marks a significant environmental initiative aimed at restoring ecosystems and promoting sustainable land management.

The event was held at the Experimental Farm of the Faculty of Agriculture, Universitas Andalas, and attended by the Governor of West Sumatra, alumni, and members of the academic community.

The movement was initiated by alumni of the Faculty of Agriculture, Universitas Andalas as part of a long-term commitment to environmental conservation.

The program targets the planting of one million trees, beginning with a symbolic tree planting ceremony to mark the start of the initiative.

The implementation involves collaboration among alumni, students, local government, and surrounding communities to ensure continuity and long-term impact.

Through this movement, it is expected that environmental awareness will increase while contributing to carbon reduction and the preservation of ecosystems in West Sumatra.