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Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN) Malaysia ChapterBy Zakri Abdul HamidScience Advisor to the Prime Minister of Malaysia & Chair of the Intergovernmental Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES)
IAU 2014 International Conference 21st March 2014
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• The Malaysian Chapter of the Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN) was launched by Hon. Mr. En. P.Kamalanathan, Deputy Minister of Education II and attended by Jeffrey Sachs at Universiti Teknologi Malaysia Kuala Lumpur on October 10, 2013
Introduction
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Objectives for SDSN Malaysia Chapter
1. To provide expert advice and support the sustainable development processes in Malaysia including implementing the SDGs and Post 2015 development, New Economic Model, and Sustainable Development Blueprint process in Malaysia
2. To identify the priority themes and critical pathways essential for Malaysia to move towards a sustainable development and mobilize expertise accordingly
3. To identify, vet, promote and ultimately up-scale sustainable development solutions in Malaysia and beyond by mobilizing universities and other stakeholders
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Why are these networks being created?
• The scale of the global sustainable development challenge is unprecedented
• The focus and emphasis on solutions
• To accelerate joint learning and help to overcome the compartmentalization of technical and policy work by promoting integrated approaches
• By establishing a multi-stakeholder platform with regional and national chapters around the world, the network will act as a platform that has the potential to bring together solutions from all around the world, from different disciplines and ultimately bridge the gap between knowledge and action
Office of theScience Advisor
• Science leads countries to greater heights and
propels them forward, thereby increasing both
their economic status as well as their quality of
lives
• In order to ensure sustainable growth beyond
2020, Malaysia has to stop relying on natural
resources due to the volatile prices and limited
supply and focus more on knowledge intensive
sectors where opportunities are self-generated
and will provide multiplying effects
• Realising that science is essential fuels for the
economy, Prime Minister Najib launched the S2A
Initiative on 1 November last year
Malaysia’s Path for the Future
Mobilising Science, Technology & IndustryPreparing Beyond ETP
Knowledge Based Economy
Office of theScience Advisor
Science to Action (S2A) Initiatives
Science for IndustryThe focus is to establish an innovation culture and strengthen the capabilities of the industry to generate new wealth. These include the effort to inculcate the Silicon Valley culture of "Innovate or Perish". The key to this must be to encourage the Government-Linked Companies (GLCs) and Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) to venture into the new potential growth areas where returns on investments are multi-folds.
Science for Well BeingThe aim is to upgrade the Rakyat’s standard of living through the usage and mastery of science, technology and innovation. This initiative emphasizes excellence in the national education system especially in the field of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) by giving specific concentration to the young generation and youths. Conservation of biodiversity and sustainable management of environment are also given equal highlight.
Science for Governance The thrust is to strengthen public and private service delivery systems in order to create a conducive environment and ecosystem that can become a catalyst to the development of science.
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How will SDSN Work?
Higher Education
PublicILKPrivate SectorNGOs
Higher Education
Higher Education
Higher Education
Other Knowledge Holders
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SDSN Regional Level
SDSN Global
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Governance structure of SDSN Malaysia Chapter
Working Group
Oversight and Decision Making Bodies
Operational Bodies
Administrative Body
Leadership Council
Academic Board
Thematic Group 2
Secretariat
Oversees the strategic issues of the Network and acts as the highest decision making body
Operationalizes the Network’s work programme and advises the Leadership Council and Academic Board
Provides administrative duties to ensure effective functioning of the Network
SDSN Malaysia Chapter
SDSN Regional Level
SDSN Global
Thematic Group 1
Thematic Group 4
Thematic Group 5
Thematic Group 3
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Leadership Council
• Chair: Prof Emeritus Dato’ Sri Dr Zakri Abdul Hamid, Science Advisor to Prime Minister of Malaysia and Chair, Intergovernmental Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES)
• Vice-Chair: Academician Ir. Dato’ Lee Yee Cheong, Chair, International Science, Technology and Innovation Centre for South-South Cooperation (ISTIC)
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SDSN and Post 2015 Development
1. Macroeconomics, Population Dynamics, and Planetary Boundaries
2. Poverty Reduction and Peace-Building in Fragile Regions
3. Challenges of Social Inclusion: Gender, Inequalities, and Human Rights
4. Early childhood development, education and learning, and transition to work
5. Health for All6. Low-Carbon Energy and Sustainable Industry 7. Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems 8. Forests, Oceans, Biodiversity and Ecosystem
Services 9. Sustainable Cities: Inclusive, Resilient, and
Connected 10. Good Governance of Extractive and Land
Resources 11. Global Rules and Mechanisms for Sustainable
Development12. Redefining the Role of Business for Sustainable
Development
1. Inclusive and Green Growth2. Building Resilient Communities3. Advancing Social Inclusiveness4. Lifelong Learning and Education5. Health for All6. Green Industries7. Sustainable Agriculture and Food
Systems 8. Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services 9. Sustainable Cities and Communities10. Conscious Extraction of Land
Resources 11. Governance for Sustainable
Development12. Business with Soul
SDSN Global Thematic Groups SDSN Malaysia Chapter Thematic Groups
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Current activities of SDSN Malaysia Chapter
• Collection of ‘success stories’ and solutions initiatives that can be shared throughout the global network
• Prioritizing key themes for Malaysia (i.e. Sustainable Cities and Communities, Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services, Health for All)
• Identifying a minimal number of solutions with the aim of upscaling the solutions
• Identifying capacity building initiatives and activities that encourage behavioural change
Sustainable Energy for All
In rural areas of Sub-Saharan Africa, barriers to energy access include lack of energy resources, lack of access to available energy, and the prohibitive cost of energy from some sources. Developing energy resources and the electricity infrastructure is essential for ensuring energy access in the region.
Partners: eni, The Earth Institute, Columbia University; The Modi Lab, Columbia University
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One Million Smartphone-Enabled Community Health Workers
Professional community health workers (CHWs) can:
• provide basic treatment and preventive care
• offer a vital link to the broader healthcare system of doctors, nurses, hospitals and clinics
A key component = user-friendly smartphone system.
Partners: The Novartis Foundation; The Earth Institute, Columbia University
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Leveraging Extractive Infrastructure for Development
Strategy to support Mozambique in turning its resource wealth into effective and sustainable economic development that is inclusive and contributes to poverty reduction.
Partners: Vale and The Vale Columbia Center on Sustainable International Investment (VCC)
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Rio de Janeiro – Sustainable Cities Initiative
Cities around the world today are facing serious challenges. The Sustainable Cities Initiative seeks to empower inclusive, productive, and resilient cities around the globe and showcase how the next generation of sustainable development goals can be achieved in urban areas.
Partners: Brazilian Foundation for Sustainable Development, IADB, City of Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazilian Environment Ministry
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Plastic-Busters
Partners: University of Siena, Ifremer, ISPRA, CSIC, KIMO
Marine litter represents a serious concern for the Mediterranean environment. The Plastic Busters (and eco-friendly oceanographic vessel) will cover the Mediterranean basin housing researchers from various countries .
Throughout this expedition it will monitor the impact and reduction of marine litter in Mediterranean environment and promote awareness-raising activities.
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Global Online University for Sustainable Development
A new global online university for sustainable development will be established.
A unique collaboration amongst the best sustainable development faculties around the world will create a state-of-the-art curriculum and pedagogy for the inexpensive, large-scale education of the next generation of sustainable development practitioners.
Partners: Columbia University, Global MDP Association
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Role of Higher Education Institutions
• Core partners of the SDSN Platform in Malaysia
• Leading certain thematic focus or Solutions Initiatives
• Capacity Building to arm students with the necessary knowledge and skills
• Raising awareness of the role of higher education institutions for sustainable development and implementation of SDGs
• Science 2 Action – Towards knowledge based solutions for sustainable development
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What is the added value?• Leadership: The global SDSN Chapter under the auspices of Ban-Ki
Moon, and under the guidance of Prof Jeffrey Sachs, and supported by leaders at the global, regional and national levels, the SDSN has the momentum and buy-in at all levels.
• Institutional Partnership: While the idea of global platforms are not new, the organization and governance of the SDSN enables a large number of institutions from all regions and a diverse set of backgrounds to participate in the running of the network while at the same time ensuring effective structures for decision making and accountability.
• SDGs and Post 2015 Development: With the SDGs set to replace the MDGs as the global development agenda, the SDSN is also a timely initiative
Building Resilient Communities
Advancing Social Inclusiveness
Advancing Social Inclusiveness
Lifelong Learning & Education
Lifelong Learning & Education
Heath For All
Health For All
Green Industries
Green Industries
Sustainable Agriculture & Food Systems
Sustainable Agriculture & Food Systems
Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services
Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services
Sustainable Cities
Sustainable Cities