STIKes Mitra RIA Husada Jakarta Participates in International Webinar on Nutrition and Food Security Amid the Climate Crisis

Jakarta. STIKes Mitra RIA Husada Jakarta participated in an international webinar entitled “Nutrition and Food Security in the Face of the Climate Crisis,” which was held online via Zoom on Wednesday, October 28, 2026.
The webinar addressed strategic issues concerning the relationship between climate change, nutritional needs, and food security. This topic has become increasingly important as climate change can affect food production, food availability, public access to nutritious food, and overall public health, particularly among vulnerable groups such as mothers and children.
The event featured two distinguished speakers: Dr. Maria Teresa M. Talavera, Professor at the Institute of Human Nutrition and Food, College of Human Ecology, University of the Philippines Los Baños, and Prof. Dr. Ir. Ahmad Sulaeman, M.S., Professor at the Faculty of Medicine and Nutrition, IPB University, Bogor, Indonesia.

Both speakers shared academic perspectives on the importance of adequate nutrition and strengthening food security in addressing the challenges posed by climate change. Through their scientific presentations, participants gained insights into how the climate crisis affects not only the environment but also food availability, dietary quality, and nutritional status.
Changes in rainfall patterns, rising temperatures, and extreme weather events have the potential to disrupt agricultural productivity and food distribution. These conditions may increase the risk of food insecurity and nutritional problems, particularly among communities with limited access to nutritious food.
STIKes Mitra RIA Husada Jakarta’s participation in the webinar was also reflected in the enthusiasm of students who joined the event online via Zoom. Students from the Undergraduate Midwifery Program, Undergraduate Public Health Program, and Midwifery Professional Program attended the webinar to broaden their perspectives, enhance their knowledge, and keep up with global health issues relevant to their respective fields of study.
The students’ participation provided a valuable opportunity to deepen their understanding of the relationship between climate change, food security, and public health. For midwifery and professional midwifery students, understanding nutritional needs is essential to supporting maternal and child health. Meanwhile, for public health students, this issue is closely related to health promotion and disease prevention, food security, and sustainable improvements in community health.
Toward the conclusion of the event, Dra. Ninin Nirawaty, M.Ed., PA, Vice Chair I of STIKes Mitra RIA Husada Jakarta, also attended the international webinar. The event was then formally concluded with closing remarks delivered by Dra. Sri Danti Anwar, MA, Chairperson of STIKes Mitra RIA Husada Jakarta.

In her closing remarks, she expressed her appreciation for the successful organization of the international webinar, which provided valuable insights and knowledge to participants, particularly students. Academic activities of this kind are expected to continue fostering a spirit of learning, broadening global perspectives, and raising awareness of the various health challenges facing society.
Through its participation in this international webinar, STIKes Mitra RIA Husada Jakarta reaffirmed its commitment to expanding academic knowledge, enhancing student competencies, and strengthening the quality of health education. The event also formed part of the institution’s efforts to prepare future health professionals who possess broad knowledge, critical thinking skills, and the ability to respond professionally to emerging health challenges.
With a strong commitment to collaboration and lifelong learning, STIKes Mitra RIA Husada Jakarta hopes that students will be able to apply the knowledge gained throughout their academic journeys and future professional practice, thereby making meaningful contributions to improving public health.
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