SDC & UMCares participated in the
1st APPGM-SDG‘s "Partners In Accelerating SDGs" Meeting:
A Focus on Collaboration and Action Plans Towards Sustainable Development
The All-Party Parliamentary Group Malaysia for the Implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals (APPGM-SDG) convened the first meeting of its 'Partners In Accelerating SDGs' series for 2024. The meeting, held at the APPGM-SDG Secretariat Office in Petaling Jaya, Selangor, focused on fostering collaboration and outlining action plans to advance sustainable development goals.
The agenda of the meeting included:
1) A review of the outcomes and follow-up actions from the November 21, 2023, meeting.
2) Insights shared by the National SDG Center regarding its tasks, programs, and planned activities for the year 2024.
3) Discussions centered on enhancing cooperation among partners.
4) Preparation discussions for the upcoming ASEAN SDG Summit in 2025.
5) The launch of the APPGM-SDG Partner Directory aimed at facilitating engagement and collaboration among stakeholders.
The meeting provided a platform for stakeholders to exchange ideas, strategies, and best practices to accelerate progress towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) for Malaysia with the alignment of national strategic outlook pinned by the National SDG Centre, Ministry of Economy Malaysia.
With a commitment to collective action and partnership, the APPGM-SDG Secretariat continues to strategically spearhead initiatives aimed at driving sustainable development in Malaysia through active parliamentary constituencies. Universiti Malaya extends our heartfelt appreciation to APPGM-SDG for inviting 2 respective centers to be part of the meeting namely: UM Sustainable Development Centre (SDC) and UM Community Engagement Centre (UMCares). This meeting also highlights the critical role of Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) in driving SDGs implementation and enculturation mainly through research and education.
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