About Us

ABOUT ESL FEM

History of ESL FEM

The Department of Resource and Environmental Economics (ESL Department) was officially established on January 10, 2005 through Rector's Decree No. IPB.101 / K13 / PP / 2005.The ESL Department is one of the departments under the Faculty of Economics and Management (FEM) IPB in accordance with IPB Rector's Decree no.112 / K13 / OT / 2005 dated August 2, 2005.

The Department of ESL offers the study of economics and social aspects of agriculture, natural resources, and the environment as well as their impacts on the society. As part of the Faculty of Economics and Management IPB, the department is primarily aimed at addressing the global need for sustainable development and improving the awareness of government agencies, societies, and business entities on the importance of resource and environmental sustainability.

The major competency requires students to be able to appropriately apply relevant theoretical concepts and formulate policies in the fields of agricultural, resource, and environmental economics. In general, academic programs at the ESL department concern with theoretical frameworks and issues related to natural resource management, environmental policies and agricultural development.

Vision & Mission

VISION

To become a superior department at the national and international levels in the development of agricultural, resource and environmental economics to create a techno-socio entrepreneurial university that is oriented towards sustainable development and community welfare.

MISSIONS

Organizing higher education that produces excellent, characterful, and competent human resources in the fields of Agricultural Economics, Resources, and Environment;
Develop knowledge in the field of agricultural economics, resources, and the environment in supporting sustainable development; and
Carry out the Tri-Dharma of Higher Education to contribute to the development of agriculture, natural resources and the environment for the welfare of society.