RCE Iskandar - 2023

Location

Malaysia
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MY
Iskandar Puteri Rendah Karbon
Basic Information
Title of project : 
Iskandar Puteri Rendah Karbon
Submitting RCE: 
RCE Iskandar
Contributing organization(s) : 
Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM), Majlis Bandaraya Iskandar Puteri (MBIP), Jabatan Pendidikan Negeri Johor (JPNJ), Iskandar Regional Development Authority (IRDA), SWM Environment Sdn Bhd
Focal point(s) and affiliation(s)
Name: 
Dr. Nina Diana Nawi
Organizational Affiliation: 
Universiti Teknologi Malaysia
E-mail: 
ninadiana@utm.my
Name: 
Fatin Aliah Phang
Organizational Affiliation: 
Universiti Teknologi Malaysia
E-mail: 
p-fatin@utm.my
Name: 
Nor Farahwahidah Abd Rahman
Organizational Affiliation: 
Universiti Teknologi Malaysia
E-mail: 
nfwahidah@utm.my
Name: 
Safwan Shaari
Organizational Affiliation: 
Majlis Bandaraya Iskandar Puteri
E-mail: 
SafwanShaari@mbip.gov.my
Name: 
Mohamad Hassan Kadir
Organizational Affiliation: 
Majlis Bandaraya Iskandar Puteri
E-mail: 
hassan_kadir@mbip.gov.my
Name: 
Mohd Munir Baharom
Organizational Affiliation: 
Jabatan Pendidikan Negeri Johor
E-mail: 
munir.baharom@moe.gov.my
Name: 
Yap Soon Li
Organizational Affiliation: 
Jabatan Pendidikan Negeri Johor
E-mail: 
yapsoonli@moe.gov.my
Name: 
Choo Hui Hong
Organizational Affiliation: 
Iskandar Regional Development Authority
E-mail: 
hhchoo@irda.com.my
Name: 
Sharifah Shahidah Syed Ahmad
Organizational Affiliation: 
Iskandar Regional Development Authority
E-mail: 
shahidah@irda.com.my
Name: 
Zarini Zainal Abidin
Organizational Affiliation: 
Iskandar Regional Development Authority
E-mail: 
zarini@irda.com.my
Name: 
Mohd Aizad Osman
Organizational Affiliation: 
SWM Environment Sdn Bhd
E-mail: 
aizad.osman@swmsb.com
Name: 
Livingwater Ponnusamy
Organizational Affiliation: 
SWM Environment Sdn Bhd
E-mail: 
livingwater.ponnusamy@swmsb.com
Name: 
Huszalina Hussin
Organizational Affiliation: 
Universiti Teknologi Malaysia
E-mail: 
huszalina@utm.my
Format of project: 
Manuscript, PowerPoint
Language of project: 
Malay
Date of submission:
Tuesday, August 29, 2023
Web link: 
https://www.facebook.com/IskandarPuteriRendahKarbon
Additional resources: 
Additional resources:
[Social Media Platform] RCE Iskandar: https://www.facebook.com/sustainablerceiskandar
[Social Media Platform] Iskandar Puteri Rendah Karbon: https://www.facebook.com/IskandarPuteriRendahKarbon
[Pandu Lalu Telegram Photo Album] https://t.me/+hOsushSpMSo4OTI1
[IPRK] https://www.canva.com/design/DAFj7IReMpA/ntAVlRnGhRIy1mgbpzyJBw/view?utm_content=DAFj7IReMpA&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link&utm_source=publishsharelink
Does this project link to any education and/or sustainable development policy or policies?: 
Yes
Iskandar Malaysia Low Carbon Society 2025 Blueprint
At what level is the policy operating?: 
Subnational
Pelan Tindakan Pendidikan Kelestarian Negeri Johor 2019-2023
At what level is the policy operating?: 
National
Pelan Tindakan Masyarakat Rendah Karbon Iskandar Puteri 2025
At what level is the policy operating?: 
Local
Geographical & Education Information
Region: 
Asia-Pacific
Country: 
Malaysia
Location(s): 
Iskandar Puteri
Address of focal point institution for project: 
MAJLIS BANDARAYA ISKANDAR PUTERI
JALAN MEDINI SENTRAL 9
BANDAR MEDINI ISKANDAR
79250 ISKANDAR PUTERI
JOHOR DARUL TA'ZIM
Ecosystem(s):
Urban/Peri-urban
Target Audience:
Community, Higher, Primary, Secondary, Youth (Informal)
Socioeconomic and environmental characteristics of the area : 
Iskandar Puteri is a city which functions as the administrative capital of the state of Johor, Malaysia (Kota Iskandar) and represents the seat of government of the state of Johor (Executive branch & Legislative branch). Situated along the Straits of Johor at the southern end of the Malay Peninsula, it is also the southernmost city in Peninsular Malaysia. Together with the adjacent cities of Johor Bahru (the official state capital of Johor) and Pasir Gudang, the three adjoining cities are commonly located within the Johor Bahru District and they anchor Malaysia's third largest urban agglomeration, Iskandar Malaysia, with a population of 2.2 million (As of August 2020).
Description of sustainable development challenge(s) in the area the project addresses: 
With the rapid development within Iskandar Puteri and Iskandar Malaysia as a whole, a lot of development projects and housing projects have taken more forest areas and rural settlements. This may cause unsustainable development in this region. The sustainable development challenge in the Iskandar Puteri region is the intersection of climate risks like monsoon and sea-level rise-induced floods, flash floods, and the prevalence of vector-borne diseases such as dengue. This challenge demands strategies for flood resilience, sea-level rise adaptation, vector control, ecosystem conservation, and community engagement to ensure both environmental and human well-being. The roles of local authority, academia, industry and community are also needed to ensure that this region continues to develop and prosper but the welfare of its people, environment and economy could be taken care of.
Contents
Status: 
Ongoing
Period: 
January, 2021
Rationale: 
There are various policies at international, national and local levels to reduce carbon emission as a part of the effort to achieve the SDG. However, not many people are aware of these efforts hence the policies remain at the high level of the governmental agencies. There is a need to cascade and materialize these policies at the grassroot level through education and awareness programmes that not only can be quantified in terms of carbon reduction but also income generation for the communities. The ability to visualize the impact of the low carbon efforts can attract more people to participate in such climate change education programmes and be a part of the solutions to achieve the SDG.
Objectives: 
IPRK organizes and supports many educational and awareness activities for not just residents within the region of Iskandar Puteri but Johor in general to contribute in efforts to reduce carbon emission and protect the natural environment. It aims to disseminate the awareness among its residents to change their lifestyle towards a low carbon society through education and awareness programmes, as well as to empower its residents to take up and initiate low carbon projects at their own capacity and circle of influence.
Activities and/or practices employed: 
IPRK or Iskandar Puteri Low Carbon is a joint effort under the quadruple helix social innovation consisting of governmental agencies, academia, industries and communities to tackle global warming within the region of Iskandar Puteri in Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia. Among the activities organized by IPRK are Iskandar Puteri Low Carbon Calendar Competition, IPRK Low Carbon Community Grants, Drive-Thru Recycling Events, Low Carbon Pocket Events, Urban Farming, Composting, IPRK Carnival, RCE Iskandar Sustainable and Low Carbon Schools Competition, SDG Schools Competition, Iskandar Malaysia Sustainable Youths Network, Iskandar Malaysia Ecolife Challenge and many more. IPRK also supports local low carbon projects to be visible through its social media, main stream news coverage and public talks. Through capacity building and developing a community of practice within the Iskandar Puteri region from local activities and linking to the national and international policies, it is hoped that Iskandar Puteri can continue to develop sustainably.
Size of academic audience: 
50,000
Results: 
IRPK has reported to reduce more than 9mil kg CO2 since its inception through more than 10 different projects and programmes. It also generated more than RM50,000 direct income for the residents of Iskandar Puteri and developed at least 10 low carbon champions among the local residents. The champions were empowered and highlighted through IPRK social media, national news coverage and public talks either online through webinars or face-to-face local events. They have won recognitions and awards at local and national levels as well.
Lessons learned: 
The main factors of success of IPRK is the teamwork among all the 5 main partners of IPRK with the same vision and mission to make Johor a low carbon society as planned through the various policies and action plans championed by the partners. The friendship forged among the key persons from the main partners have ensure that all challenges and disagreements are ironed out before the implementation of any programmes or projects of IPRK.
Key messages: 
IPRK has empowered community of all sectors to participate and become champions in low carbon efforts to develop a sustainable city for all.
Relationship to other RCE activities: 
IPRK invites other RCEs in Malaysia to participate in its events such as the IPRK Carnival.
Funding: 
The main monetary funding of IPRK mainly comes from MBIP. However, various companies within the region of Iskandar Puteri funded IPRK through in-kind contribution such as venue, resources and equipment. UTM, IRDA, JPNJ and SWM Environment Sdn Bhd as the main partners of IPRK also contributed in the expertise, leadership and commitment in planning, organizing and educating the public.

Pictures:

File Name Caption for picture Photo Credit
Image icon 260158856_293872865996104_5187723432479221070_n.jpg (398.93 KB) Reused Cooking Oil sell at Drive Thru @Sutera Mall Facebook Iskandar Puteri Rendah Karbon
Image icon 300800370_460815309301858_291172352330630610_n.jpg (102 KB) Sorting books and used stationaries to be used for Kuru-kuru, donated to schools and library Facebook Iskandar Puteri Rendah Karbon
Image icon 275214590_350284997021557_6583197192106684369_n_0.jpg (88.68 KB) Volunteer assist the drive thru process @ Sunway Big Box Facebook Iskandar Puteri Rendah Karbon
Image icon WhatsApp Image 2023-08-10 at 7.20.05 AM.jpeg (437.2 KB) IPRK Grant Receiver (Food Security) : Model learning tools and equipment program GREEN FINGERS PROJECT@school. Collaboration between IGROW and Air Asia Grocer. Pn. Kogila
Image icon WhatsApp Image 2023-08-03 at 3.30.39 PM.jpeg (203.42 KB) IPRK Grant Receiver (Waste Management) : ♻️Projek Pasport Lestari Alam @Pertandingan Kumpulan Inovatif & Kreatif (KIK) Peringkat PPD Johor Bahru Teacher Syakirin
Image icon WhatsApp Image 2023-08-02 at 1.40.12 PM.jpeg (186.92 KB) IPRK Grant Receiver (Smart Infrastructure) :Understanding EVs Pn Kogila
Image icon 327006940_1235374357065602_5856408952708833742_n.jpg (144.2 KB) IPRK Grant Receiver : Food Waste Barrel Pn Kogila
Image icon 326805495_1271348823447712_7284334989746542393_n.jpg (195.82 KB) IPRK Grant Receiver : Food Waste Barrel in the making Pn Kogila
Image icon 326953818_705856364581069_1560299665376618214_n.jpg (114.29 KB) IPRK Grant Receiver : Food Waste Barrel -the crop Pn Kogila
Image icon WhatsApp Image 2023-08-21 at 8.38.02 PM.jpeg (312.14 KB) IPRK Grant Receiver : Reused Cooking Oil Machine Dr. Faizuan
References and reference materials: 
File IMSS 2023 -SAFWAN (1).pptx
PDF icon Reporting to CCIN.pdf
PDF icon IPRK Report (1).pdf
UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
(https://sustainabledevelopment.un.org/sdgs) and other themes of Education for Sustainable Development (ESD)
SDG 1 - End poverty in all its forms everywhere 
Indirect
SDG 2 - End hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition, and promote sustainable agriculture 
Direct
SDG 3 - Ensure healthy lives and promote wellbeing for all at all ages 
Indirect
SDG 4 - Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all 
Direct
SDG 5 - Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls 
Indirect
SDG 6 - Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all 
Indirect
SDG 7 - Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all 
Indirect
SDG 8 - Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment, and decent work for all 
Indirect
SDG 9 - Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialisation, and foster innovation 
Indirect
SDG 10 - Reduce inequality within and among countries 
Indirect
SDG 11 - Make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable 
Direct
SDG 12 - Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns 
Direct
SDG 13 - Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts 
Direct
SDG 14 - Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable development 
Indirect
SDG 15 - Protect, restore and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems, sustainably manage forests, combat desertification and halt and reverse land degradation, and halt biodiversity loss 
Indirect
SDG 16 - Promote peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development, provide access to justice for all and build effective, accountable and inclusive institutions at all levels 
Indirect
SDG 17 - Strengthen the means of implementation and revitalise the global partnership for sustainable development 
Direct
Theme
Disaster Risk Reduction 
Indirect
Traditional Knowledge  
Indirect
Agriculture 
Direct
Arts 
Indirect
Curriculum Development 
Direct
Ecotourism 
Direct
Forests/Trees 
Indirect
Plants & Animals 
Indirect
Waste 
Direct
ESD for 2030-Priority Action Areas
Priority Action Area 1 - Advancing policy 
state: 
Direct
Priority Action Area 2 - Transforming learning and training environments 
state: 
Direct
Priority Action Area 3 - Developing capacities of educators and trainers 
state: 
Direct
Priority Action Area 4 - Mobilizing youth 
state: 
Indirect
Priority Action Area 5 - Accelerating sustainable solutions at local level 
state: 
Direct
Update: 
No
I acknowledge the above: 
Yes