Strengthen the means of implementation and revitalize the Global Partnership for Sustainable Development
SDG 17 Indicator
17.2 – Relationships to support the goals
17.2.3 – International collaboration data gathering for SDG
1. A Mapping study on the design Communication and Implementation of SDG Activities among UMAP International Higher Education Institution
University Mobility in Asia and the Pacific (UMAP) is a consortium of Higher Educations Institutions and partners, collaborating to increase opportunities for study abroad across the Asia Pacific region through a variety of short and long-term in-person and virtual exchange opportunities, as well as Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL) experiences. UKM researcher, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Abdul Latiff b. Ahmad was awarded a ResearchNet grant to support a study entitled “A Mapping Study on The Design, Communication and Implementation of SDG Activities among UMAP International Higher Education Institutions” and provide baseline data for the UMAP SDG & Strategic Planning Taskforce. Dr. Latiff and his team have developed a survey to gain insights on the practices of the UN SDGs among UMAP member institutions and should be completed by key academic or administrative leaders who deal directly with SDGs matters in their respective institutions.
The image shows an announcement from August 22, 2023, about a UN SDG survey. The news highlights that Assoc. Prof. Dr. Abdul Latiff b. Ahmad received a ResearchNet grant to support a study titled “A Mapping Study on The Design, Communication and Implementation of SDG activities among UMAP International Higher Education Institutions.” This research aims to provide baseline data for the UMAP SDG & Strategic Planning Taskforce, focusing on the design and promotion of SDG-related activities across UMAP institutions.
The initiative is a call for contributions, as they seek input to inform their work on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) within higher education networks. This study is likely to enhance collaboration and alignment with SDG objectives, fostering more cohesive and impactful SDG initiatives across member institutions.(Source: https://umap.org/is/14422/sdgsurvey/)
2. U-Inspire Malaysia @UKM
U-Inspire Malaysia @ UKM is a youth-led initiative hosted at Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) that focuses on engaging young professionals in disaster risk reduction (DRR) and climate change action. Part of a broader U-Inspire network across the Asia-Pacific region, U-Inspire Malaysia is connected with SEADPRI-UKM (Southeast Asia Disaster Prevention Research Institute) and supported by organizations such as the National Disaster Management Agency (NADMA) and the Malaysian National Commission for UNESCO. A platform for youth and young professionals in Science, Engineering, Technology and Innovation (SETI) to accelerate the implementation of Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR), inline with the Sendai Framework, to support DRR policy and action at local, national and international level.
The organizational chart illustrates a network under the patronage of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor of Industry & Community Partnerships, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, involving SEADPRI (Southeast Asia Disaster Prevention Research Institute) and the Asian Network on Climate Science and Technology. This organizational chart shows the connections and collaborations that SEADPRI-UKM has established, including international and national networks, to support disaster prevention, climate resilience, and youth engagement in climate and disaster risk reduction.
Source: https://www.ukm.my/uinspiremalaysia/
3. The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC)
Through international collaboration and research, review comparative approaches and develop international best practice on tackling the SDG
UKM has made an international collaboration on developing international best practice on tackling SDG with the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC). IPCC is the United Nations body for assessing the science related to climate change.
Dr. Joy Jacqueline Pereira serves as the Co-Chair of Working Group III of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC). In the Sixth Assessment Report, she was the Vice-Chair of Working Group II, which focuses on impacts, adaptation, and vulnerabilities. She has previously held significant roles, including Coordinating Lead Author and Lead Author, for various IPCC reports.
Dr. Pereira, a Professor and Principal Research Fellow at SEADPRI-UKM (Southeast Asia Disaster Prevention Research Initiative, UKM), focuses on disaster risk reduction, climate adaptation, and sustainable mineral resource management. She led the development of Malaysia’s National Policy on Climate Change and National Disaster Risk Reduction Action Plan.