In response to growing public concerns regarding environmental conditions following recent flood events, the Biology Department conducted a knowledge dissemination activity at the auditorium of the Bappeda Pemerintah Kabupaten Bireuen on 12 February 2026. The event served as a strategic forum bringing together academics and local government stakeholders to discuss flood-related environmental impacts and science-based approaches to environmental recovery and public health protection.
The dissemination highlighted several critical post-flood issues, including changes in environmental quality, potential water contamination, increased risks of environmentally related and vector-borne diseases, and widespread community concerns regarding the long-term health and ecological consequences of flooding. Scientific perspectives were employed to explain the interconnections between environmental degradation, post-flood ecosystem dynamics, and risks to public health.
Dr. Ir. Wira Dharma, S.Si., M.Si., M.P., from the Biology Department, presented relevant scientific insights, emphasizing the importance of systematic water quality monitoring, post-flood waste management, and ecosystem-based mitigation strategies as key components of sustainable environmental recovery. The discussions also underscored the need to strengthen environmental literacy within communities so that public concerns can be addressed through evidence-based understanding and practical solutions.
The forum was conducted in an interactive manner, with active participation from representatives of local government institutions and attendees. The exchange of questions and perspectives reflected a high level of concern regarding post-flood environmental management and the demand for scientific recommendations to inform regional development planning.
Through this knowledge dissemination initiative, the Biology Department reaffirmed its role as a strategic partner to local government in providing scientific foundations for policy formulation, particularly in addressing environmental and public health challenges following flood events. The activity is expected to strengthen collaboration between academia and regional authorities in promoting adaptive, sustainable, and health-oriented environmental management in Bireuen Regency.