RCE Central Semenanjung
RCE Central Semenanjung is hosted by the Universiti Malaya (UM), the oldest higher education institution in Malaysia, and was initiated by the Universiti Malaya Living Lab and Center for Dialogue & Transformation (UM LL/CDT) based in Fraser Hill, Pahang, Malaysia. Previously, RCE Central Semenanjung is placed under the administration of The Community and Sustainability Centre (UMCares). As of January 2022, the new host of RCE Central Semenanjung is the Universiti Malaya Sustainability and Development Centre (UMSDC).
Research and activities at RCE Central Semenanjung are designed to integrate the surrounding natural environment, socio-economic activities and human community in a sustainable and symbiotic manner. The main focuses of RCE Central Semenanjung since its establishment are more on extending the collaboration with stakeholders by finding better mechanisms through meetings and jointly-collaborated programs. Outreach and awareness programs in understanding ESD are implemented through formal, informal/non-formal education for multiple levels of stakeholders. Several programs for youth empowerment were planned accordingly to nurture self-awareness on ESD as the legacy for the younger generation. Other than that, RCE Central Semenanjung is establishing the official channel of communication and advertisement through a website, Facebook and Instagram.
We welcome collaboration with other RCE members worldwide. Engagement opportunities include, but are not limited to research partnership, participation in symposiums and seminars, volunteering opportunities, and others.
Vision:
Engaging sustainability through impactful projects across local, nation and international levels with the aim of sharing knowledge for the benefit of community.
Goals and objectives:
- Training on ESD and green technology to educators, local authorities and community
- Develop management plan for ESD through collaboration among stakeholders
- Generate regional ESD good practices guidelines which is applicable to the community
- Promoting sustainable development practices in the existing community
Universiti Malaya through Universiti Malaya Sustainable Development Centre (UMSDC)
Name of organisation:
- UM Sustainable Development Centre (UMSDC) and EcoCampus[@]UM - https://sustainability.um.edu.my/um-living-labs-umll
- Malaysian Green Technology and Climate Change Corporation (MGTC) - https://www.mgtc.gov.my/
- EcoKnights - https://ecoknights.org.my/
- Pengurusan Air Selangor Sdn Bhd (Air Selangor) - https://www.airselangor.com/
- Jabatan Agama Islam Wilayah Persekutuan (JAWI) - https://www.jawi.gov.my/
- Invest KL Corporation - https://www.investkl.gov.my/
- Global Tunikara Sdn Bhd - https://globaltunikara.com/
- The Habitat Foundation - https://www.habitatfoundation.org.my/
- Amanah Lestari Alam (ALAM) - https://alam.earth/
- Yayasan Hijau Malaysia - https://yahijau.com/
- Zero Waste Lifestyle Enculturation @TADIKUM - Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) Advocacy in Action
- Strategic Discussion on UM Zero Waste Campaign Project and UM ZWC Gallery's Direction by UMSDC, UM ZWC & JHB
- Capacity Building Online Workshop 2nd Session on Professional Communication
- Capacity Building Hybrid Workshop 3rd Session on Tips for Academic Writing
- Initial Strategic Direction Workshop of UM Zero Waste Campaign & UMZWC Gallery
- Kitar@Kina with UM ZWC 19th Recycling & Buyback Program Empowering Responsible Consumption
- Courtesy Sustainability Visit to UMSDC by Prof. Sashika (University of Colombo) - Exchange Insights & Best Practices on Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Initiatives
- Strategic coordination in empowering UM‘s contribution towards Environment, Social and Governance (ESG) via QS World University Rankings - Sustainability 2025
- Campus Sustainability FYP@UM 1st Session: Capacity Building Workshop - Sustainability@UM Data Collection for Action Research
- Exploring Sustainability Synergies between Yayasan Hijau Malaysia (YHM) & Universiti Malaya Sustainable Development Centre (UMSDC)
- Sustainability Sharing Session between UMSDC, JPPHB, UM ZWC & UM Medical Centre (PPUM) on Single-Use Plastics and Disposable Items Reduction Action Plan
- Capacity Building Pilot Workshop on Transformational Sustainability Leadership Module for National Planetary Health Action Plan (TSLM -NPHAP)
- Campus Sustainability Sharing Session between UMSDC & Tsinghua University Student-Led Group (COSMOS): Exploring innovative solutions for a sustainable campus through education and research
- Climate Superhero: Campus-led Climate Change Mitigation Campaign (CCMC) through Gamification UM EcoCampus Living Lab - Action Research Exploring the Power of Gamification for a Greener Future
- Citizen Science & Sustainability Research in Action: TrashBlitz, Beach Cleanup & Waste Audit @ Pantai Jeram, Kuala Selangor - addressing marine plastic pollution issue
- Sustainability Sharing Session between SEEd.Lab PETRONAS & UMSDC (EcoCampus - UM Zero Waste Campaign): Exploring innovative solutions and best practices in inspiring positive social impact
- UM Kickoff No Single-Use Plastics Initiative by Empowering Campus Community with Glass Bottle Campaign towards a Greener and Responsible Meetings and Events
- UM Contributes to Participatory Engagement for Strategic Implementation of MediSafE Initiative towards Environmental Sustainability by Ministry of Health Malaysia
- UM ZWC spearheads UM Circular Economy initiative with Participatory Briefing on Campus Cafeteria Food Waste Separation Program
- UMSDC & Water Warriors collaborated as Invited Judge and Exhibitor at the Kuala Lumpur Eco Film Fest 2023 (KLEFF) x AirKita Exhibition, hosted by EcoKnights
- Exploring the Global Pulse: UMSDC's Discussion on Planetary Health with Matthew Carvalho (Fulbright Scholar)
- [Carbon Neutrality Acceleration] Focus Group Discussion on Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Reporting Practices and Preparation of Reporting Guideline
- Students Shaping a Sustainable Campus by Empowering Change - UMSDC's Contribution to UPSI Youth Eco-Educator Innovation Summit 2024
- Food Waste Separation at Source Program at Universiti Malaya Cafeteria
- UMSDC & UMCares Participated in The 1st APPGM-SDG Partners in Accelerating SDGs Meeting 2024
- RECAP 2023: The 13th Global RCE Conference - RCE Central Semenanjung (UMSDC) Participated as Exhibitor Showcasing Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) Initiatives and Contributions
- RECAP 2023: UMSDSN Members attended The SDSN Asia Pacific Solutions Forum (ASPF) 2023 hosted by SDSN and Sunway University
- RECAP 2023: Circular Economy Discussion - Universiti Malaya x Theia International to Explore and Promote Sustainable Practices within A Circular Economy Framework
- RECAP 2023: Sustainability Action Research in Progress - Final Evaluation Session for UM Circular Economy & Carbon Neutrality Acceleration Living Labs
- RECAP 2023: Campus Sustainability FYP@UM Kickoff Program Sparks an Exploration on SDGs and Just Net-Zero Solutions, Fostering Partnership & Innovation
- RCE Tongyeong - Sejahtera Forest, South Korea official study visit to RCE Central Semenanjung, UM - Promoting knowledge exchange on Education for Sustainable Development initiatives
- Closing Ceremony: Superhero Iklim as Gamification for Climate Change Engagement
- UM Action Plan on Single-Use Plastics and Disposable Items Reductions
- UM and Tokyo Metropolitan University in collective sustainability partnership co-hosted inaugural TMU-UM Webinar on Sustainability Journey of City Campuses 2023
- Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Impact Reports Syndication Workshop in Empowering Sustainability Data Reporting and Coordination – hosted by UM CDC
- Logo Creation Competition for Regional Centre of Expertise (RCE) on Education for Sustainable Development: RCE Central Semenanjung
- CGM & UM Joined Hands in Hosting The Climate Risk and Governance in Malaysia - Broadening Our Horizon Online Forum 2023
- Sustainability@UM Slot with 200 Student Facilitators @ UM WOW 2023/2024 Student Facilitators Final Training Course
- 3 UM Circular Economy Living Lab Projects
- 3 UM Carbon Neutrality Acceleration Living Labs
- UM Education for Sustainable Development Mobility Program
- UM Strategic Direction on Nett Zero Campus Workshop
- Sustainability Action Research Publication Workshop
- SWCorp's Waste Management Star Rating Award 2023 (Best Practices in Energy Conservation Category)
- 50th World's Most Sustainable University in UI GreenMetric World University Rankings 2022
- 101-200th in Times Higher Education Impact Rankings on Sustainable Development Goals 2023
- 66th Globally, and 3rd in Asia for QS World University Rankings on Sustainability (Environment, Social and Governance) 2023
- 1st Most Environmentally Sustainable University and 2nd Most Socially Sustainable University in Malaysia (QS WUR on Sustainability 2023)
- UM Education for Sustainable Development Mobility Program with Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU)
- UM Explorace 2023: Promotion of Eco-and-Edutourism in UM (January 2023)
- Winner of ESD Okayama Award 2020: Empowering Communities for Food Waste Recycling and Sustainable Urban Farming
zeeda21@um.edu.my
azizi.bkr@um.edu.my
RCE Central Semenanjung
c/o Universiti Malaya Sustainable Development Centre (UMSDC)
Level 6, Research Management and Innovation Complex (RMIC)
Universiti Malaya
50603, Kuala Lumpur
MALAYSIA