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MPP: Mankind Planet Pioneers

Welcome to MPP: Mankind Planet Pioneers, a platform dedicated to exploring the dynamic interplay between humanity and our shared planet. “Mankind” symbolizes all human beings, male and female, as social and conscious actors in shaping our future. While recognizing the term’s historical nuances, we adopt it to evoke the collective spirit of humankind working toward a sustainable and equitable world. Inspired by Pramoedya Ananta Toer’s This Earth of Mankind, our name reflects the courage, resilience, and hope necessary to navigate one of the most complex challenges of our era, namely climate crisis. At MPP, we aim to pioneer discussions, exchange ideas, and offer solutions that redefine our relationship with the Earth.

This blog was initiated and is managed by the first cohort of students from the Master in Public Policy (MPP) program focusing on Climate Change at Universitas Islam Internasional Indonesia (UIII). It began as a final assignment for the course “MPP207 Policy Communication and Climate Diplomacy,” led by the program’s visionary lecturer and the Dean of the Faculty of Social Sciences, Dr. Phillips Vermonte. What started as a classroom project has grown into a collaborative platform, reflecting the program’s mission to cultivate the next generation of sustainability leaders.

The MPP program equips students with essential research skills, critical thinking abilities, and a deep understanding of interdisciplinary debates on climate change and sustainable development. Graduates are trained to formulate evidence-based policies and strategies for climate change mitigation and adaptation, especially tailored to the Global South’s unique challenges. With proficiency in policy analysis, environmental research, and stakeholder communication, the program empowers its students to become changemakers capable of bridging local realities with global aspirations. MPP: Mankind Planet Pioneers serves as a testament to this vision, inviting readers to join us on a journey of exploration, advocacy, and action for a sustainable future.

We invite you to contribute to MPP: Mankind Planet Pioneers and join our journey toward a sustainable and equitable future. Whether you are an academic, policymaker, or concerned global citizen, you can share your insights by submitting articles, opinion pieces, or case studies on climate change, sustainable development, or related topics. Engage in discussions through our comment sections, collaborate on research or storytelling projects, or share our content to amplify its reach. Together, we can co-create a platform that fosters dialogue, sparks innovation, and inspires action for a better tomorrow.

Please send the contribution to: admin@mankindplanetpioneers.com

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