At the 2025 Sustainability Forum held at Monash University’s Indonesia campus, the government’s top renewable energy official, Eniya Listiyani Dewi, underscored the urgent need for expertise in Indonesia’s green transition. She noted the significant job potential—up to 400,000 new roles by 2030 in renewable energy—and highlighted a growing “green talent gap,” where job demand is rising faster than qualified candidates.
Responding to this gap, Monash introduced its pioneering Master of Sustainability degree, launching for the 2025–2026 academic year. The program is designed for professionals seeking in-depth knowledge in sustainability, policy, and business, with a curriculum tailored to real-world and industry-relevant challenges.
Professor Matthew Nicholson, President and Pro–Vice Chancellor of Monash Indonesia, spoke to the program’s strategic vision: positioning the institution—and the region—to lead the transition. He emphasized that building a workforce capable of driving Indonesia’s journey to Net Zero by 2060 depends on high-level, cross-sector expertise delivered through partnerships between education, industry, and government.
This initiative reinforces the vital role of capacity-building in sustainable development. By integrating education with national climate goals, the program aims to prepare future leaders who can deliver impact at both national and global scale.
