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Institutional Arrangement

Explore how Universiti Sains Malaysia organises its institutional sustainability efforts across the built environment, energy, water, waste, climate action, health and well-being, and biodiversity and ecosystem.

Institutional Arrangement

Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) organises its institutional sustainability efforts around seven focus areas: biodiversity and ecosystem, built environment, climate action, energy, health and well-being, waste and water. Each focus area has its own tab, which sets out USM’s approach and the supporting evidence.

Focus areas

Across these focus areas, USM emphasizes eco-friendly construction, energy-efficient facilities and green spaces; responsible water use and conservation; waste minimization and recycling; energy efficiency and renewable sources; climate change mitigation and adaptation; the promotion of physical and mental health; and biodiversity conservation and ecosystem management. Education, awareness campaigns, research and collaboration with stakeholders run through these efforts, and are described in the tab for each focus area.

Black butterfly with orange markings feeding on a pink flower against a green background
A butterfly feeding on a flowering plant.

Biodiversity & Ecosystem

USM emphasizes biodiversity conservation and ecosystem management in conducting research, collaborating with stakeholders, integrating biodiversity education, and practicing sustainable land use.

Walkway through a tree-lined green space on campus, with pink petals on the ground
Tree-lined green space and walkway on campus.

Built Environment

In USM, the built environment emphasizes eco-friendly construction, energy-efficient facilities, and green spaces, fostering a sustainable and conducive campus atmosphere.

Volunteers in red shirts and gloves collecting rubbish in a mangrove forest
Volunteers taking part in a mangrove clean-up.

Climate Action

USM is dedicated to climate change mitigation and adaptation. We integrate climate topics into our curriculum, conduct research, and organize awareness campaigns, seminars, and workshops.

Aerial view of white buildings with rooftop solar panels beside ponds and greenery
Aerial view of buildings with rooftop solar panels.

Energy

USM prioritizes energy sustainability through efficiency and renewable sources. As part of our effort to reduce carbon emissions, we adopt energy-saving tech, lighting, and solar panels.

Participants running from the start and finish arch at a community run, including a wheelchair user
Participants at the start of a community run.

Health & Wellbeing

USM prioritizes sustainability through health and well-being initiatives by promoting physical and mental health, offering recreational facilities, and fostering a holistic and sustainable campus community.

Smart Drive-Thru Recycle Centre at Universiti Sains Malaysia with separate bins for plastic, paper and cartons, and aluminium, tin and e-waste
Smart Drive-Thru Recycle Centre (Pusat Kitar Semula Pandu Lalu Pintar), Universiti Sains Malaysia.

Waste

USM emphasizes waste minimization and recycling. Our efforts include recycling facilities, awareness campaigns, and collaborations for proper waste management.

Aerial view of a river, a pond and a grass embankment beside residential buildings with hills in the distance
River and pond landscape beside residential buildings.

Water

USM prioritizes responsible water use and conservation. We employ water-saving technologies and promote conservation practices, engaging the campus community through education and awareness campaigns.