Sustainable Development Centre - SDC Universiti Malaya

Thank you to Gamuda Cove for hosting the visit. As part of a feasibility study for the potential Universiti Malaya Tram Project, a benchmarking visit was conducted to gain a better understanding of sustainable mobility solutions. The visit provided valuable insights and an opportunity to exchange knowledge and experiences, particularly regarding the implementation and operation of the e-tram system.

❓ What does it actually take to become a certified Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Practitioner and why does it matter more than ever?

As Malaysia accelerates toward its climate commitments, the demand for trained and certified GHG professionals is growing fast. Yet most people still don't know where or how to begin. 📈

This June, UMSDC is bringing you a webinar where one of our own opens up about his personal journey to GHG certification. Explore with us the challenges, the process and how it all happen.

This webinar will answer:
✅ What is a GHG Practitioner and what do they actually do?
✅ How do you get certified, and what does it involve?
✅ Why does this credential matter for YOU?

👥 This webinar is for EVERYONE in the UM community whether you are a student, researcher, academic staff, or administrative personnel. No prior knowledge required, just bring your curiosity!

🗓️ 16 June 2026 (Tuesday)
⏰ 10.00 AM – 12.00 PM
💻 Online via Zoom
🎖️ 1 CPD Point will be provided for registered UM Staff

Assalamualaikum warahmatullahi wabarakatuh and warm greetings,

Dear UM Researchers,

The Universiti Malaya Sustainable Development Centre (UMSDC) is pleased to invite eligible UM academic staff to submit proposals for the UM Living Labs Towards Just Net Zero Grant 2026.

The UM Living Labs programme provides a platform for campus-based research and innovation, using Universiti Malaya as a living testbed for sustainability solutions. Through this initiative, researchers are encouraged to develop impactful projects that support UM’s sustainability agenda and contribute towards Carbon Neutrality and Net Zero aspirations.

Universiti Malaya’s Centre of Excellence for ESG invites you to a special forum,

ESG to Circularity: Turning Commitments into Action

𝗜𝘀 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗘𝗦𝗚 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝘆 𝗺𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗱𝗹𝗲, 𝗼𝗿 𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗳𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘂𝗽 𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘀?

It’s time to bridge the gap between compliance and real-world impact. Join Peterson Solutions and Universiti Malaya for the ESG to Circularity Forum, where we move beyond the "why" and dive straight into the "how" of circular action.

𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗷𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝘂𝘀?
* Actionable Insights: Practical steps to integrate circularity into your business.
* Stay Compliant: Navigate evolving regulations with confidence.
* Strategic Networking: Build connections with sustainability leaders.

𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗗𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘀:
* 📅 Thursday, 21 May 2026 | 9:00 am – 1:30 pm
* 📍 Auditorium, Institute for Advanced Studies, Universiti Malaya
* 🎟️ Admission: FREE

𝗦𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝗲𝗮𝘁 𝗻𝗼𝘄:
Scan the QR code in the image or register directly here: go.petersonmalaysia.com/ESG-Circularity-Forum

Don’t just report the future, build it.

🌍✨ LEPAK IKLIM 2026: Climate Action Open Day ✨🌍

A student-led SULAM project bringing together ideas, creativity, and conversations on climate action! 💚

Join Projek Lepak Iklim for a meaningful and interactive day featuring:

🎤 Climate Talk by Dato’ Dr. Prof. Emeritus Azizan bin Abu Samah on his Antarctica research
🖍️ DIY Zine Workshop – Turn your climate thoughts and anxieties into creative expression
💬 Open Group Discussions on climate-related issues
📸 Photo Contest with cash prizes to be won
🎮 Interactive Games & more!

📅 18 May 2026 (Monday)
🕙 10.00 AM – 6.00 PM
📍 Dataran Sastera, Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences, Universiti Malaya

🎟️ Free entry
🥤 Refreshments and souvenirs for registered participants
🌱 Open to UM students and the public

Register here: https://tinyurl.com/48fb855b

Photos from the recent ASEAN MakersFest 2026 on 28–29 April at Makerspace@UM 🤖 It was so fun seeing the many maker projects from UM and across Malaysia!

[Call for Registration] The Asian Climate–SDG Technology Innovation Hackathon for Next-generation (ACTION) 2026 invites students from Asian universities to submit project proposals outlining innovative solutions to safeguard human health in the climate crisis.

Apply to Join the UM–SDSN–RVRC Biodiversity Collage Workshop 2026 🌱
“Biodiversity Beyond Borders: Youth Leaders for Nature-Positive Futures”

An interactive session exploring how biodiversity, culture, and youth leadership connect across Malaysia and Singapore. Through a hands-on biodiversity collage and a sharing by TRAFFIC, discover how human actions impact ecosystems—and how you can be part of the solution while engaging with NUS students. 🐯

Open to UM undergraduate students only (limited to 20 participants).

📅 14 May 2026 (Thursday)
⏰ 12.00 pm – 5.00 pm
📍 Dataran Sastera, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, Universiti Malaya

⏳ Please apply before 6 May 2026

Apply here: https://forms.gle/1cpunjvXa5MmG3cu6

🐒 Be a Citizen Scientist This 24 to 27 April 2026

Since 2018, the Klang Valley has actively participated in the global City Nature Challenge (CNC), and 2026 marks its 11th edition worldwide. This annual international event brings together communities across cities to document urban biodiversity within a focused four-day period.

The CNC invites everyone, from students and researchers to families and the public, to explore their surroundings and record wildlife found in parks, campuses, neighbourhoods, and urban green spaces. In a highly urbanised region such as Klang Valley, these observations help reveal the richness of biodiversity that exists alongside development.

🍀 Key Dates for CNC 2026
Observation period: 24 to 27 April 2026
Upload and identification: 28 April to 10 May 2026
Results announcement: 13 May 2026

🍀 What Should You Observe?
Participants are encouraged to document wild organisms. This includes plants, animals, fungi, lichens, and evidence such as feathers, shells, or animal tracks. “Wild” means the organism is not planted, kept, or maintained by people.

🍀 In the Klang Valley context, this could include:
Birds in urban parks such as Taman Rimba Kiara.
Insects and pollinators in university campuses such as Universiti Malaya.
Urban wildlife in neighbourhood green corridors and drainage ecosystems.
Observations of pets, zoo animals, or cultivated plants such as garden or potted plants will not count toward the challenge. These should still be marked as “captive or cultivated” when uploaded.

🍀 Don’t Know the Species? That’s Okay
You do not need to be an expert to participate. Take clear photos and upload them using iNaturalist. The platform uses artificial intelligence to suggest possible identifications, and a global community will help verify them.

🍀 To improve data quality:
Add a basic category such as plant, bird, or insect if unsure.
Only identify to the level you are confident in.
Avoid leaving observations as “unknown”.

🍀 Why It Matters
All observations contribute to a global open-access database used by scientists, conservationists, and policymakers.

By participating, Klang Valley residents contribute to a global effort while helping build a clearer picture of Malaysia’s urban biodiversity, one observation at a time.

Thanks to our SEAblings from Indonesia and the Philippines for participating in the UM cleanup / gotong-royong activities at 5 main areas on campus: Tasik Varsiti, UM Greenbelt, Main Library, KPS, and Chancellery. There were 120 international students who came here as mobility students under the MADANI Global Inbound Mobility Program: Empowering Community, Bridging Cultures. We hope they enjoyed walking around the campus today while doing gotong-royong and bonding with each other, as well as with UM students who guided them throughout the program. Thank you to UMCares for collaborating with us!