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Universiti Sains Malaysia

Metrics

Community
Balik Pulau, Penang, Malaysia
Community Size
23,559
University
Universiti Sains Malaysia
Program
Universiti Sains Malaysia
Years
2021
Status
Confirmed
Case Type
Program Stories
Region
Asia, Global, Malaysia

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Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) is one of the leading universities in the country. USM is the only APEX University in Malaysia, a special status accorded by the Ministry of Higher Education. The APEX (Accelerated Programme for Excellence) agenda is to propel the university to be one of the best institutions of higher learning in the world.

USM is a member of and, in 2021, on behalf of the university, the Centre for Global Sustainability Studies joined Ñî¹óåú´«Ã½-N. It is also the recipient of the Seed Grant.

Centre for Global Sustainability Studies

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USM has embraced of world-class standing. The university established the to mainstream sustainability. This center is designed to work with all other relevant sections within CGSS, as well as regional and international organizations, national and regional governments, private sector, civil society organizations, and NGOs to promote sustainable development.

By adopting the Ñî¹óåú´«Ã½ Model, CGSS and the university collaborate with on management and promote the zero-waste lifestyle. The adoption of the zero-waste lifestyle would address the climate change concerns and assist in mitigating Penang’s waste challenges. PGC would provide the expertise and guidance through sharing experiences and materials, while USM will provide the expertise on training sessions and direct engagement with the community. Students from two courses, Public Sector Economics and Tourism Economics, would be engaged in this initial Ñî¹óåú´«Ã½ project.

Fun Facts about Universiti Sains Malaysia

Year Ñî¹óåú´«Ã½ Program Established | 2021
Country | Malaysia
Public or Private Institution | Public
Number of students at institution | 24,375

City Partners

2021 | Penang Green Council

Contact Info

Dr. Saidatulakmal Mohd
Associate Professor
Centre for Global Sustainability Studies
eieydda@usm.my

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