For further information, please contact:Centre for Global Sustainability Studies (CGSS)Level 5, Hamzah Sendut Library,Universiti Sains Malaysia,11800 Minden, Penang, MALAYSIA.Tel: +604 653 2461/5429 | Fax: +604 653 5273Email: cgss@usm.my | Website: cgss.usm.myFacebook: @usmcgss | Twitter: usm_cgss

NETWORKS & PARTNERSHIPS• South East Asia Sustainability Network (SEASN)

• UN Open Working Group (OWG)• Sustainable Development Solutions Network

(SDSN)• Master in Development Practice (MDP)

Global Association• Asia Pacific Network (APN) for Global

Change Research• Regional Centre of Expertise, United Nations

University (RCE-Penang)• UNESCO, UNDESA, & UNDESD • Ministry of Higher Education Malaysia (MOHE)• Economic Planning Unit of Malaysia • NGOs, Industries, Communities, & Universities

Launched on 28 October 2013, SEASN is an alliance of higher education institutions and other related sustainability organisations designed to provide a platform for the exchange of ideas, research findings, information, and good practices. CGSS serves as the Secretariat for SEASN.

• Other Networks/Partnerships

CGSS is a research centre designed to work with all other relevant sections of the university, regional and international sustainability organisations, national and regional government, private sector, civil society groups and NGOs to promote sustainable development (SD). It aspires to bring together international as well as Malaysian knowledge and expertise.

VISIONAn Advanced Studies Centre to propel Universiti Sains Malaysia as a renowned sustainability-led university based on the fusion of the sciences and humanities in our strive for global sustainability and poverty alleviation of the bottom billions.

MISSIONContribute through education for sustainable development (ESD), scientific assessment, policy research and capacity-building, to resolve pressing problems confronting Malaysian society and the global community today and the future.

SCOPES & RESEARCH AREAS

2. WEHAB+3• Water• Energy• Health• Agriculture• Biodiversity• Climate Change & Disaster Risk

Management• Production & Consumption• Population & Poverty

1. Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

PROGRAMMES & SERVICES

Promote sustainability education which will produce graduates who can think and act with a holistic understanding of the inter-linkages of healthy economy, environment and society. CGSS offers:

• Master of Science in Sustainability (Research Mode)

• Master of Arts in Sustainability (Research Mode)• Doctor of Philosophy in Sustainability

(Research Mode)• Master in Sustainable Development Practice

(MSDP) (Coursework Mode)• Undergraduates Co-Curricular course on

Sustainability (WSU101)• Minor Programme in Sustainability• Academic Attachment

Academic Programmes

Enhance awareness and capacity of a range of stakeholders to catalyse sustainability implementation in their workplace and daily life. Other programmes & services offered are as follows:

• Sustainable Development (SD)• Logical Framework Analysis (LFA)• Disaster Risk Management for Sustainable

Development (DRM-SD)• World University Sustainability Assessment

Methodology (WUSA)• E-Marking System (EMS)• Sustainability & Industry • Eco-Tourism

Other Programmes & Services---------------------------------------------------