A divestment policy refers to a strategy or set of guidelines that an organization adopts to sell off or withdraw investments from certain industries, companies, or sectors. Typically, divestment policies are enacted for ethical, environmental, or social reasons. For example, many institutions, including universities and pension funds, have developed divestment policies to stop investing in fossil fuels, tobacco, or weapons industries, in order to align their investments with their values and sustainability goals.

UKM supports a disposal policy in line with the university’s sustainability goals. The strategy aims to reduce support for environmentally damaging sectors and shift funds toward cleaner and renewable energy sources, promoting a greener and more sustainable future.

Based on Project Technical Optimization of A Distributed Small Modular Nuclear Reactor-Solar Photovoltaics Hybrid Energy Systems (DSMPV-HES), Malaysia is at a critical juncture in its fight against climate and biodiversity crises, committed to transitioning to a low-carbon, climate-resilient economy by phasing out coal and increasing renewable energy to 31% of total capacity by 2025. To overcome challenges with renewable sources, Malaysia aims to integrate nuclear and renewable energy into a hybrid system, offering a sustainable, low-carbon solution for its energy transition and achieving carbon neutrality by 2050.

In terms of UKM, through the UKM Sustainability Strategic Plan 2030, it is committed to promoting clean energy and reducing its carbon footprint in line with SDG 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy) (page 38 and 39). The emphasis of the plan is expressed on energy efficiency, renewable energy, and low-carbon transport, as well as UKM increased focus on sustainability by proposing a transition towards green energy, which may be in line with the divestment policy. Therefore, UKM has initiated affordable and clean energy on campus through installation of solar LED streetlights on campus by 2023 (DSMPV-HES, page 14) which not only needs less maintenance but also reduces electricity costs.

This research project aims to enhance energy-efficient cooling by investigating the characteristics of heat and mass transfer in square slot dehumidifiers immersed in desiccant liquid. By optimizing the dehumidification process, the study contributes to the development of advanced cooling systems that reduce energy consumption while improving performance. This innovative approach holds significant potential for sustainable air conditioning solutions, aligning with global efforts to minimize energy usage and environmental impact.

This research project focuses on developing an intelligent energy management scheme for a hybrid energy storage system integrated with fuel cells, aiming to optimize the economical operation of microgrids. By intelligently managing energy flows between different storage sources and the fuel cell, this project seeks to enhance the efficiency, reliability, and cost effectiveness of microgrids. The outcome has the potential to revolutionize clean energy solutions and pave the way for smarter, more sustainable energy systems.

This research project investigates the role of FeNx active sites and the pore structure of a hard-templated single-atom Fe-N-C catalyst with a hierarchically ordered carbon architecture in enhancing mass transport for efficient oxygen reduction reactions (ORR) in proton exchange membrane fuel cells (PEMFCs). By improving the catalyst’s structure and active site performance, the study aims to boost the efficiency and durability of PEMFCs, offering breakthroughs in sustainable energy conversion and advancing clean energy technologies.

This research project explores the Public-Private Partnerships (PPP) Framework in Green Finance to support the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) using a Dynamic Stochastic General Equilibrium (DSGE) model. By integrating PPPs into green financing, the project aims to unlock sustainable financial solutions, fostering collaboration between governments and private sectors. This innovative approach enhances resource mobilization, promotes environmental sustainability, and provides an effective model for financing SDG-related initiatives.

UKM Sustainability Strategic Plan 2030

Source: https://www.ukm.my/kelestarian/data/publications/UKM-SUSTAINABILITY-STRATEGIC-PLAN-2030.pdf

Technical Optimization of A Distributed Small Modular Nuclear Reactor-Solar Photovoltaics Hybrid Energy Systems (DSMPV-HES) in Malaysia

Source: https://www.ukm.my/kelestarian/data/sdg7/Technical-Optimization-DSMPV-HES.pdf