Journal of Environmental Science and Sustainable Development/JESSD (https://scholarhub.ui.ac.id/jessd/) is a biannual refereed journal that provides an opportunity for academics and practitioners well as community representatives to examine, exchange, and reflect on a wide range of issues related to environmental science and sustainable development. JESSD is published by the School of Environmental Science, Universitas Indonesia, Jakarta.

This year, JESSD is proud to hold its first international virtual symposium. The first International Symposium of Earth, Energy, Environmental Science, and Sustainable Development will feature world-class speakers and editors worldwide, such as the USA, Germany, United Kingdom, United States, Japan, Thailand, and Indonesia. This event covers numerous subjects ranging from the broad earth science, energy, and environmental science, to more specific topics on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and the special issues of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) and Community Engagement for Better Environment. This symposium delightedly invites all interested national (approximately 50% or more from the total of participants) and international experts and enthusiasts from universities, institutions, organizations, businesses, and the communities themselves. We gladly announce that our first virtual symposium will be held from 28 to 30 September 2020.

1. To provide an opportunity for academics, practitioners, policymakers, and communities to examine and exchange a wide range of environmental issues.
2. To bridge the gap between research and application of environmental science on management and policy practice levels.
3. To include and promote scientific works and practical dimensions regarding environmental science, earth science, and sustainable development issues.
4. To extend virtual connections and crack borders between fellow scientists, students, and communities, we can draw knowledge closer and efficiently.