College Students Practice on Sustainable Development Goals: A Study About Environmental Sustainability in Coastal Area

The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) agenda until 2030 is a shared concern and responsibility, including universities. The extent to which universities have made efforts to realize the SDGs can be seen from the level of student practice in realizing the SDGs, one of which is related to a sustainable environment. The purpose of this study was to measure the level of student practice related to environmental sustainability. The study was conducted in October 2024 at Universitas Maritim Raja Ali Haji, Indonesia, involving 223 Biology Education Students. This study is a descriptive study with a quantitative approach. The data collection techniques and instruments used were questionnaires. The data were analyzed using descriptive methods. Overall, the level of student practice related to environmental sustainability is in enough category. These results indicate the need for action from universities to increase the level of student practice in efforts to realize the SDGs, including those related to a sustainable environment. Efforts can be made in the form of integrating SDGs into the curriculum or in various programs and projects involving students.