Semarang, May 27, 2024 – The opening of the highly anticipated summer course of the Faculty of Law of the University of Diponegoro, the 6th Lex Proficia 2024, was officially held today. With the theme “Triple Planetary Crisis and Humanitarian Crisis”, the event attracted participants from several other countries. The event focused on pressing environmental and humanitarian challenges. The opening ceremony was held online via zoom. It was attended by more than 120 participants, reflecting the widespread interest and concern for these crucial issues.
The event started with a welcome speech emphasizing the importance of an interdisciplinary approach in addressing the connections between environmental degradation, climate change, and humanitarian crises. This was followed by remarks from the Dean of the Faculty of Law from the collaborating universities, the head of Diponegoro University’s international affairs office, and the Dean of Undip’s Faculty of Law. Dr. Tri Laksmi Indreswari spoke about the need for collaborative efforts across sectors and disciplines to overcome unprecedented challenges. The purpose of the summer course mentioned in the remarks is to equip participants with the necessary knowledge and skills to develop sustainable solutions to the global crisis.
The 6th Lex Proficia 2024 will take place over two weeks. It will feature a series of lectures with expert speakers. Participants will have the opportunity to explore topics such as sustainable development, disaster risk reduction and the role of international law in the management of environmental and humanitarian crises.