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Commitment to SDGs

SDGs at Sunway University

The sustainability initiatives of Sunway University predate the adoption of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in 2015.

This 3rd Sustainable Development Goal (SDG3) aims at globally improving everyone’s health and well-being in the world, no matter their level of income, age, race, gender etc. According to the UN, despite significant strides made in increasing global life expectancy, inequalities in healthcare access still exist.

Clean Water and Sanitation

This SDG focuses on ensuring a clean and stable water supply and effective water sanitation for all people by the year 2030. The goal is a reaction to the fact that many people throughout the world lack these basic services. Read more ›

Affordable and Clean Energy

The world is making progress towards Goal 7, with encouraging signs that energy is becoming more sustainable and widely available. Access to electricity in poorer countries has begun to accelerate, energy efficiency continues to improve, and renewable energy is making impressive gains in the electricity sector.

Decent Work and Economic Growth

The SDGs promote sustained economic growth, higher levels of productivity and technological innovation. Encouraging entrepreneurship and job creation are key to this, as are effective measures to eradicate forced labour, slavery and human trafficking. With these targets in mind, the goal is to achieve full and productive employment, and decent work, for all women and men by 2030. Read more ›

Sustainable Cities and Communities

Making cities sustainable means creating career and business opportunities, safe and affordable housing, and building resilient societies and economies. It involves investment in public transport, creating green public spaces, and improving urban planning and management in participatory and inclusive ways.

Partners for the Goals

The SDGs can only be realized with strong global partnerships and cooperation.The world is more interconnected than ever. Improving access to technology and knowledge is an important way to share ideas and foster innovation. Coordinating policies to help developing countries manage their debt, as well as promoting investment for the least developed, is vital for sustainable growth and development.

Sustainability News & Events

Meet the First Cohort of the Jeffrey Sachs Center's Sustainable Development Management (MSDM) Master Programme

After 18 months of dedication, grit and tenacity in the MSDM programme, the inaugural cohort of 52 students will graduate in 2021!

The Hasanah Forum 2021: From Charity To Justice

The Hasanah Forum (THF) 2021 is happening on 17-18 November! The two-day virtual forum will explore ways to integrate a justice-oriented framework through provoking conversations, best practices and insightful discussions.

Sunway University’s Startup Foundry Elective Course – Strengthening the Student Entrepreneurship Ecosystem and Fuelling Startup Success on Campus

No academic lecturers and no exams – but a line-up of industry practitioners. Growth opportunities to student startups – seed funding, access to Sunway’s 13 business units and Sunway City as a test bed.

MSc Life Sciences Student, Yong Joon Yee wins USD$3,500 grant from Bat Conservation International!

Yong Joon Yee, a second year MSc Life Sciences student recently won a grant of USD$3,000 from Bat Conservation International (BCI), and an additional USD$500 as an award winner of the Verne and Marion Read Bat Conservation Honor.

Prof G Reuben Clements Appointed Biodiversity Expert Panel for Climate Governance Malaysia

Prof. Reuben was approached by the World Bank Group and Climate Governance Malaysia, the Malaysian Chapter of World Economic Forum on Climate Governance, to educate the finance sector on forest and biodiversity conservation issues.

The UN Women 2021 Malaysia WEPs for Leadership Commitment

Professor Elizabeth Lee, Chief Executive Officer of Sunway Education Group is The UN Women 2021 Malaysia WEPs Awardee for Leadership Commitment.

Sunway University Celebrates Sixth Anniversary of United Nations Sustainable Development Goals

25 September 2021 marks the sixth anniversary of the 17 United Nations SDGs.

Sunway University Announces the Establishment of the New Sunway Centre for Planetary Health

Tan Sri Dato’ Seri Dr Jeffrey Cheah, Foundation Chancellor of Sunway University and Professor Sibrandes Poppema, University President announced the establishment of the Sunway Centre for Planetary Health, and have appointed senior Malaysian health and humanitarian expert, Tan Sri Dr. Jemilah Mahmood, to serve as Executive Director.

In Covid-19 Era, New Mums Face New Challenges Caring for Newborns

Tan Sri Dr Jemilah Mahmood, executive director at Sunway Centre for Planetary Health at Sunway University, said that technology has afforded mothers some good communication tools to help keep away postpartum blues.

Authors on Authors: Occupational Safety & Health: Present Challenges & Prospects

Sunway University Press successfully organised an Authors on Authors public conversation on the topic Occupational Safety & Health: Present Challenges & Prospects