Centre for Global Sustainability Studies

29/04/2026

FROM RAINFORESTS TO THE UN GENERAL ASSEMBLY: TAN SRI DR. ZAKRI ABDUL HAMID CHAMPIONS THE GLOBAL SOUTH IN USM POSTGRADUATE SEMINAR

https://news.usm.my/index.php/english-news/12744-from-rainforests-to-the-un-general-assembly-tan-sri-dr-zakri-abdul-hamid-champions-the-global-south-in-usm-postgraduate-seminar

27/04/2026

CGSS USM BECOMES AN INTERNATIONAL PLATFORM FOR SUSTAINABILITY EDUCATION THROUGH AGROPONICS AND KELULUT PROGRAMS

Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM), Penang, 3 April 2026 – Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) continues to strengthen its role as a leader in Sustainability when the Centre for Global Sustainability Studies (CGSS) successfully organized a One-day Knowledge-Sharing Programme on agroponic cultivation and stingless bee honey production. This programme is a strategic initiative by CGSS USM in collaboration with Tulting Future international students, with a total of 40 participants from various countries. Their participation reflects a strong interest in green technology approaches and sustainable agricultural practices, which are becoming increasingly important in addressing today’s global challenges.

The programme began with a welcoming speech by Assoc. Prof. Dr Mohd Wira Mohd Shafiei, Director of CGSS, USM. He emphasized that sustainability education extends beyond academic knowledge and serves as a fundamental pillar in shaping future generations to be more responsible towards the environment and global well-being. The knowledge-sharing session was then continued by Dr Mohd Sayuti Hassan and Mr Muhamad Hamzah Abdul Hamid.

Further Reading :-
https://cgss.usm.my/archives/news1/799-cgss-usm-becomes-an-international-platform-for-sustainability-education-through-agroponics-and-kelulut-programs

Universiti Sains Malaysia
EcoHub
Sustainability USM
Tilting Futures

27/04/2026

THE 5TH INTERNATIONAL USM CGSS X PAGAMO COMPETITION: INCREASES SUSTAINABILITY & SDGS EDUCATION THROUGH DIGITAL AND INNOVATIVE APPROACH

PETALING JAYA, SELANGOR, 13 April 2026 - The 5th International USM CGSS x PaGamO Environmental Education E-sports Game Competition (Malaysia) 2026 was successfully concluded on April 12 which marks another milestone that reflects the growing recognition of this event among the community. The event was held at SJK (C) Puay Chai, SS2, Petaling Jaya, Selangor where the fifth edition of the championship brought together a total of 99 participants from both primary and secondary school students including Penang, Kedah, Perak, Melaka and Johor. The participants, comprising primary school students, secondary school students, and members of the public, competed in two categories with Category A is designated for primary school students, while Category B is for secondary school students and open participants.

Further Reading :-
https://cgss.usm.my/archives/news1/800-the-5th-international-usm-cgss-x-pagamo-competition-increases-sustainability-sdgs-education-through-digital-and-innovative-approach

Universiti Sains Malaysia
EpeHub Cgss Usm
Sustainability USM
Tzu Chi Foundation Malaysia

24/04/2026

Universiti Sains Malaysia terus mencatat peningkatan dalam Times Higher Education Asia University Rankings 2026 apabila naik ke tangga ke-100, berbanding tangga ke-103 pada tahun 2025.

Pencapaian ini mengukuhkan kedudukan USM sebagai antara universiti berdaya saing di Asia, dipacu komitmen berterusan dalam kecemerlangan akademik, penyelidikan berimpak dan pendidikan tinggi lestari.

09/04/2026

🌸SELAMAT DATANG & SELAMAT BERTUGAS 🌸

Warga Pusat Kajian Kelestarian Global (CGSS), Universiti Sains Malaysia mengucapkan selamat datang dan selamat memulakan tugas kepada Chm. Dr. Rohanizah Abdul Rahim, Pegawai Sains Kanan.

✨ Selamat maju jaya! ✨

Daripada:
Pengarah & seluruh warga Pusat Kajian Kelestarian Global (CGSS)

09/04/2026

Terima Kasih & Selamat Maju Jaya

Setinggi-tinggi penghargaan dan terima kasih diucapkan kepada En. Mohd Abdul Muin Md Akil, Pegawai Sains Kanan, atas segala sumbangan, komitmen dan jasa bakti sepanjang tempoh perkhidmatan di Pusat Kajian Kelestarian Global (CGSS), Universiti Sains Malaysia dari tahun 2017 hingga 2026.

✨ Terima kasih dan selamat melangkah ke fasa baharu. ✨

Daripada:
Pengarah & seluruh warga Pusat Kajian Kelestarian Global (CGSS)

06/04/2026

USM stands among the Top 20 universities in Asia in the CWTS Leiden Ranking Open Edition 2025 for Research Output. 🌏

Placed 3rd in Asia and 1st among Malaysian universities in this indicator, the achievement reflects USM’s strong and sustained research presence on the regional stage.

A result built through consistency, visibility and output that speaks for itself.

USM stands among the Top 20 universities in Asean in the CWTS Leiden Ranking Open Edition 2025 for Research Output. 🌏

Placed 3rd in Asean and 1st among Malaysian universities in this indicator, the achievement reflects USM’s strong and sustained research presence on the regional stage.

A result built through consistency, visibility and output that speaks for itself.

20/03/2026

SELAMAT HARI RAYA AIDILFITRI
MAAF ZAHIR & BATIN

10/02/2026

♻️Hari Kutipan Barangan Terpakai & Kitar Semula CGSS dengan kerjasama Eden Handicap Service Centre, 2026/1.

Sustainability USM

21/01/2026

CGSS was pleased to host a benchmarking visit from the Institute of Climate Change, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) today.

The visit enabled constructive exchanges on academics, research practices, and sustainability initiatives, while strengthening inter-institutional collaboration towards shared sustainability goals.

05/01/2026

USM STUDENTS CHAMPION CLIMATE ACTION: 6,490 MANGROVES PLANTED TO FUEL GREEN ROAD TRIP

Sustainability USM

USM STUDENTS CHAMPION CLIMATE ACTION: 6,490 MANGROVES PLANTED TO FUEL GREEN ROAD TRIP