Consider This: Sustaining Sustainability - A Conversation With Professor Jeffrey Sachs
With the progress towards Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) severely stalled, what needs to be done to ensure the world is back on track? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Hafiz Marzukhi speaks to Prof Jeffrey Sachs, President, United Nations Sustainable Development Solutions Network (UN-SDSN) about how education can contribute to reversing these trends.
Wed Jul 10 2024
![Govts must enhance policy, infrastructure for renewable energy integration in ASEAN - Rafizi Govts must enhance policy, infrastructure for renewable energy integration in ASEAN - Rafizi](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/41719307455_RafiziRamli.jpg)
Govts must enhance policy, infrastructure for renewable energy integration in ASEAN - Rafizi
Economy Minister Rafizi Ramli said governments must adopt a holistic approach to policy and infrastructure to bolster renewable energy (RE) supply and ensure sustainable development.
Tue Jun 25 2024
![Think City and World Bank Release Joint Policy Paper - Rethinking Malaysian cities for sustainable development Think City and World Bank Release Joint Policy Paper - Rethinking Malaysian cities for sustainable development](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-10/41697702773_thinkcity.jpg)
Think City and World Bank Release Joint Policy Paper - Rethinking Malaysian cities for sustainable development
This collaborative effort aims at advocating for a spatial approach to inclusive and sustainable economic growth via Malaysian cities.
Tue Jun 18 2024
![World falls behind on energy SDG - UN report World falls behind on energy SDG - UN report](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-04/61619614912_renewableenergy.jpg)
World falls behind on energy SDG - UN report
The world is not on track to meet Sustainable Development Goal 7, designed to ensure access to affordable, reliable energy for all
Thu Jun 13 2024
![[COLUMNIST] Reducing traffic accidents and deaths: Addressing human, environmental and vehicle factors [COLUMNIST] Reducing traffic accidents and deaths: Addressing human, environmental and vehicle factors](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-02/41708307851_TBKeretaterbakar.jpg)
[COLUMNIST] Reducing traffic accidents and deaths: Addressing human, environmental and vehicle factors
Malaysia is very dependent on private vehicles, and therefore more efforts must be made to guarantee the health and safety of road users.
Wed Feb 28 2024
![[COLUMNIST] Hidden indicators of poverty - Part 1 [COLUMNIST] Hidden indicators of poverty - Part 1](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-03/41646658055_DaifMersingmiskin.jpg)
[COLUMNIST] Hidden indicators of poverty - Part 1
Hidden indicators within poverty significantly contribute to perpetuating cycles of deprivation.
Mon Feb 05 2024
![Malaysia committed to materialise UN SDG objectives, achieve Paris Agreement 2015 Malaysia committed to materialise UN SDG objectives, achieve Paris Agreement 2015](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-01/61704404907_WanJunaidi.jpg)
Malaysia committed to materialise UN SDG objectives, achieve Paris Agreement 2015
Tan Sri Dr. Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar said the recent shift in Malaysia's policy is poised to generate economic benefits.
Fri Jan 05 2024
![Monitor environmental and habitat conservation programmes, King decrees Monitor environmental and habitat conservation programmes, King decrees](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-11/61699263186_EcoSchoolsdanGEP.jpg)
Monitor environmental and habitat conservation programmes, King decrees
The Eco-Schools programme is the largest Education for Sustainable Development programme in the world, with a network spanning 95 countries.
Mon Nov 06 2023
![The SDGs can save us, but can we save the SDGs? The SDGs can save us, but can we save the SDGs?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-09/81694773253_TBworldleaders.jpg)
The SDGs can save us, but can we save the SDGs?
What are the roadblocks to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals?
Sat Sep 16 2023
![Health must be fast-tracked for 2030 Health must be fast-tracked for 2030](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-09/51694775880_healthworkforce.jpg)
Health must be fast-tracked for 2030
The world needs more and better skilled health workers to attain the SDG targets and continue to foster global health beyond 2030.
Sat Sep 16 2023
![The 56 ASEAN Day celebration - Promoting regional sustainable growth The 56 ASEAN Day celebration - Promoting regional sustainable growth](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2019-05/41557984180_Malaysia.jpg)
The 56 ASEAN Day celebration - Promoting regional sustainable growth
The theme underscores the importance of concerted efforts towards achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
Tue Aug 08 2023
![UN-Habitat Assembly: Day two report UN-Habitat Assembly: Day two report](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-06/51686137696_TBMaimunahMohdShari.jpg)
UN-Habitat Assembly: Day two report
We cannot achieve the Sustainable Development Goals without women and girls, Maimunah Mohd Sharif said.
Wed Jun 07 2023
![USM kekal kedudukan keempat terbaik dunia THE Impact Rankings 2023 USM kekal kedudukan keempat terbaik dunia THE Impact Rankings 2023](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-01/41675098994_usm.jpg)
USM kekal kedudukan keempat terbaik dunia THE Impact Rankings 2023
USM juga unggul di kedudukan pertama dalam Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) SDG16 iaitu Keamanan, Keadilan dan Institusi Kukuh.
Fri Jun 02 2023
![Food waste is responsible for half of carbon emissions attributed to food Food waste is responsible for half of carbon emissions attributed to food](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-04/51681907816_TBFOODWASTE.jpg)
Food waste is responsible for half of carbon emissions attributed to food
Earth Day reminds us to take more effective actions to protect the natural resources that are so essential to our lives.
Sat Apr 22 2023
![BCSD Malaysia appoints Hei Zel Tan as programme director and advisor BCSD Malaysia appoints Hei Zel Tan as programme director and advisor](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-03/51678831366_HEIZELTAN.jpg)
BCSD Malaysia appoints Hei Zel Tan as programme director and advisor
The Business Council for Sustainable Development Malaysia, has announced the appointment of Hei Zel Tan to its new secretariat leadership as Programme Director and Advisor.
Wed Mar 15 2023