UNIMAS GHG Dashboard

The UNIMAS GHG Inventory Dashboard (UGID) is a data visualization tool highlighting greenhouse gas emissions generated by the UNIMAS Campus Community UGID was created by ISURE to gain insights and to engage the UNIMAS Community in taking-action on climate change and improving UNIMAS’ Carbon Footprint The GHG Dashboard allows for beyond borders interactive data exploration and spatial data views.

We were pleased to host a visit from industry partners from Malaysian Green Technology and Climate Change Corporation (MGTC) on 23rd February 2023. In line with their initiative for Green Innovation Acceleration program, the discussion was held at the UNIMAS Innovation Technology Hub. We showcased various green technologies and outputs which we think would mutually benefit MGTC and UNIMAS.

We look forward to working closely towards commercialisation and research funding.

In attendance of the meeting were Prof Dr Wang Yin Chai, Prof Dr Mohd Azlan Jayasilan, Prof Dr Indraneil Das, Prof. Dr Shanti, AP Dr Norhuzaimin, and several researchers from IBEC and FENG.

Thank you to all researchers and research assistants present



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The Bintulu Development Authority (BDA) is taking a significant step towards sustainability by developing its Strategic Plan 2024-2030. This plan focuses on transforming Bintulu into a low-carbon industrial hub.

 

The initiative began in May 2023 with town hall meetings and stakeholder engagement sessions. The project, titled "TOWARDS A LOW CARBON INDUSTRIAL HUB," aims to achieve multiple goals, including reducing carbon emissions in the industrial sector, improving air quality, and fostering environmental sustainability in Bintulu. The plan also includes broader objectives such as building an innovative and livable city, strengthening governance, and achieving financial resilience.

 

The BDA is committed to long-term success. This project will continuously implement and monitor low-carbon initiatives while deploying intelligent technologies and expanding the Internet of Things (IoT) to enhance city services and improve efficiency by 2030.

ISuRE has joined forces with Kiwitech Company to collaborate towards a more innovative and sustainable campus. The partnership, formalized through a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA), focuses on integrating innovative technologies using Kiwitech's Trustprime Excalsia platform.

 

This collaboration involves several vital initiatives: integrating smart technology (IoT sensors) with Kiwitech's Trustprime Excalsia platform across the campus, securing a joint grant of RM 20,000 for a power factor correction system to improve energy efficiency at The CUBE building, developing a training module on Smart City Technology, and jointly proposing a smart and low carbon city platform for the Bintulu Development Authority (BDA).

 

ISuRE and Kiwitech's collaboration on the Professional Certificate in Smart City module development with UBS has laid the groundwork for a broader vision of campus sustainability. This vision includes not only improved efficiency and sustainability on campus but also the development of a framework for a smart and low-carbon city. Upon this initial success, the project plans to expand innovative technology integration across campus, targeting a 20% reduction in energy consumption at the CUBE building through IoT optimization.

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UNIMAS takes a proactive role in addressing climate change-related disasters, collaborating closely with government agencies and international partners. This cooperative approach encompasses disaster planning and developing community-based strategies to enhance resilience and mitigate the impacts of climate-induced crises. Among the program that address these roles are :

 

 

 

UNIMAS as contributor and partner in the establishment of  Water Sector Transformation 2040 (WST2040) Climate Change Impact And Adaptation (CCIA) (Volume VII).

Kuching North City Hall (DBKU) and ISuRE are joining forces to develop a Low Carbon City Masterplan for Kuching. DBKU's top management and ISuRE representatives met on 11 December 2023 to solidify this collaboration.

 

The "Kuching Low Carbon City Masterplan" initiative aims to transform Kuching into a low-carbon city. The project promises a greener future for the city by reducing carbon emissions and enhancing urban sustainability.

 

This partnership between DBKU and ISuRE extends beyond the Low Carbon City Masterplan. The two parties aim to work together on future smart city projects and sustainable urban development initiatives. This collaboration is one of the ways to create a more eco-friendly and technologically advanced Kuching. This collaboration will also involve engaging in forums, seminars, and collaboration activities (2024-2025).

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Embracing our commitment to a carbon-neutral university, we pledge to take decisive and sustainable actions to minimize our carbon footprint, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and actively contribute to a greener, more environmentally responsible future. This is done through initiatives such as

On 8th November 2023, GHG Management and Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) towards UNIMAS Low Carbon Campus workshop lead by Dr. Lidyana bt Roslan designed to educate individuals in each organization about greenhouse gases, their sources, and the methods to effectively track and manage them using dashboard software. The key topics covered in the workshop include understanding greenhouse gases and their sources, greenhouse gas inventory and data collection, compliance with reporting standards, using dashboard tools for data visualization, setting emission reduction goals, best practices for reducing emissions, and the importance of continuous improvement. Training participants gain the knowledge and skills needed to quantify, monitor, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions within their organizations, contributing to environmental sustainability and regulatory compliance. The training also includes that importance of GHG Management for ESG assessment and reporting. Participants are enlightened on the Sustainable Development Goals, 9R to improve UNIMAS sustainable goals in terms of Environment, Social and Governance.