RCE Kuching - 2022

Regional Centre of Expertise (RCE) Kuching Thematic Virtual Exhibition
CSV
Basic Information
Title of project : 
Regional Centre of Expertise (RCE) Kuching Thematic Virtual Exhibition
Submitting RCE: 
RCE Kuching
Contributing organization(s) : 
UCSI University Kuching

RCE Greater Kuala Lumpur

UCSI Group SDG Secretariat office
Focal point(s) and affiliation(s)
Name: 
Mdm. Dorothy Dzrandimay Desson
Organizational Affiliation: 
UCSI University Kuching
E-mail: 
dorothyd@ucsiuniversity.edu.my
Name: 
Mdm. Mukvinder Sandhu
Organizational Affiliation: 
UCSI University Kuching
E-mail: 
mukvinders@ucsiuniversity.edu.my
Name: 
Ms. Genevie Ruran Mikal
Organizational Affiliation: 
UCSI University Kuching (SAA office/Secretariat RCE Kuching)
E-mail: 
rcekuching@gmail.com
Name: 
Miss. Mandy Chen Wei Xing
Organizational Affiliation: 
UCSI University Kuching (Youth Ambassador)
E-mail: 
1301955815@ucsiuniversity.edu.my
Name: 
Mdm. Norani Abu Bakar
Organizational Affiliation: 
UCSI Group SDG Secretariat Office & RCE Greater Kuala Lumpur
E-mail: 
norani@ucsigroup.edu.my
Name: 
Mr. Leong Sat Sing
Organizational Affiliation: 
UCSI Group Corporate Affairs
E-mail: 
ssleong@ucsigroup.com.my
Format of project: 
Genially platform (video, website, QR Code, google form)
Language of project: 
English
Date of submission:
Tuesday, September 6, 2022
Web link: 
https://view.genial.ly/615c3d33c55180100705a6d5/interactive-image-thematic-virtual-exhibition
Additional resources: 
https://rce.ucsiuniversity.edu.my/
https://rce.ucsiuniversity.edu.my/activities/
https://www.facebook.com/RCEKuchingUCSI/photos/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=woLfb3JYjGo (The 17 SDGs - Target and Current Issues)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0vYIyK6mvf8 (RCE Kuching - Importance of Education for Sustainable)
https://sdg.ucsiuniversity.edu.my
https://sdgs.un.org/goals
https://www.rcenetwork.org/portal/
Does this project link to any education and/or sustainable development policy or policies?: 
Yes
SDG 4 Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all
At what level is the policy operating?: 
International
SDG 11 Make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable
At what level is the policy operating?: 
National
SDG 17 Strengthen the means of implementation and revitalize the Global Partnership for Sustainable Development.
At what level is the policy operating?: 
International
Geographical & Education Information
Region: 
Asia-Pacific
Country: 
Malaysia
Address of focal point institution for project: 
UCSI University,
Lot 2976, Block 7,
Muara Tebas Land District,
Sejingkat, 93450 Kuching,
Sarawak, Malaysia.
Ecosystem(s):
Fresh water, Urban/Peri-urban
Target Audience:
Community, Higher, Primary, Secondary, Teacher Ed., TVET, Youth (Informal)
Libraries, stakeholders, government & private organisations
Socioeconomic and environmental characteristics of the area : 
Rapid growth and development are often seen in a positive light known to create opportunities but without a doubt, it has also brought unprecedented, social, economic, and environmental challenges. Urban and rural communities around the world need to tackle these challenges and increase their resilience to these issues. Sustainable communities embody sustainability in almost every aspect and are places where people are safe and inclusive and live a high quality of life. They are sensitive to their environment and display a good balance and integration of the social, economic, and environmental components of their community.
Description of sustainable development challenge(s) in the area the project addresses: 
Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) is a key instrument to achieving the SDGs. Through Education Sustainable Development, it strengthens the means of implementation and revitalization of local partnerships for sustainable development. A core focus of the working group is to support the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 11: sustainable cities and communities by 2030. Challenge in achieving the planned activities. The pandemic duration is unpredictable given social unrest that put the university in unstable situations, affecting educational processes and community outreach. There is also a limitation to internet access in urban and rural areas due to poor remote connectivity.
Contents
Status: 
Ongoing
Period: 
November, 2021
Rationale: 
RCE Kuching community is treating the Covid-19 pandemic as a learning experience - learning from challenges, disruption, climate insecurity, rapid technological change, and failures. The pandemic also reminds us of the skills needed in this unpredictable world such as informed decision-making, creative problem solving, and adaptability. Meetings virtually and having virtual thematic activities, our knowledge is enriched, especially on sustainability and having a sustainable community, hence our work and study space can be done anywhere and anytime so as to promote a safe and clean environment. Thus, we can find deeper meaning in life, enhance skills, embrace new learning opportunities, create and exchange ideas, impart knowledge, and build a global sphere of networking through our virtual events. To provide a learning continuity plan for a resilient education system. RCE Kuching working group 4 with its core focus on supporting the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 11: Sustainable cities and communities by 2030, took the initiative to support the Regional Centre of Expertise (RCE) objective, so as to educate the communities and public on Sustainable Goal by innovatively creating a one-stop platform and at a fingertip click named, “Regional Centre of Expertise (RCE) Kuching Thematic Virtual Exhibition”, aims to raise knowledge, awareness, and action on the key related SDGs through Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) as the main framework in its educational programs, research development, and outreach and engagement efforts. Especially, to empower youth as the future generation to advocate sustainable objectives.
Objectives: 
Aim to achieve the ESD-SDG objectives and develop cross-cutting key competencies for sustainability that are relevant to all SDGs. Our Working Group’s core focus supports the achievement of the SDGs by raising knowledge, awareness, and action on ESD-SDGs through RCE and UCSI communities and stakeholders’ teaching and learning experiences from the activities/events, research, surveys, quizzes, and partnership.
RCE is a regional network of existing institutions and individuals, committed to using education and learning as tools for building a sustainable future. Calling forth, “Let us together accelerate development efforts towards the vision 2030, without leaving anyone behind” as our way forward to see a sustainable future.
Activities and/or practices employed: 
When visiting the given URL, the visitors are required to click on the virtual booth and explore the content of the RCE Kuching Thematic Virtual Exhibition which aims to be a platform for teaching and learning through the collective resources and information put up on the platform. Participants are encouraged to challenge themselves by answering the provided quiz questions, whereby they are awarded an e-certificate in order to obtain their level of understanding of ESD & SDG and to get the user review on their interest and knowledge feedback on sustainability. The contents of the Genially bring learning to life with the interactive presentations on videos with the speeches by RCE Kuching Chairperson on ESD & RCE Greater Kuala Lumpur Chairperson on SDG and showcase of all the RCE activities & the 17 SDGs that explains the goal targets and the current world problem issues and providing more pieces of information via the links to RCE & UCSI SDG websites.
Size of academic audience: 
As of to-date, there are 113 viewers who viewed the videos on the platform played on you-tube.
Results: 
On-going project. It creates new ideas and interactive virtual platforms for community engagement and outreach in creating awareness and providing education on Sustainable Development. It provides a one-stop online exhibition platform at a fingertip with a click to explore all-in-one content of pieces of information. It contributed to critical thinking, innovation, and application of soft-skill, advocacy, empowerment, and leadership skills.
Lessons learned: 
Overall, it reflects what UCSI community together with RCE stakeholders does in supporting Sustainable Development Goals through Education. UCSI Youth Ambassadors are the key team player championing the projects, who play the important role in education so as it benefit the future generation. Community engagement can also be virtual, creative, and interactive rather than physical outreach. Learning to be more innovative and techno-savvy in the new era and enable to reach out to a wider sphere and level of community
Key messages: 
The project is championed by a team of the UCSI Kuching Youth Ambassador together with RCE Fellows, aim to educate and promote the 17 Sustainable Development Goals that highlight UCSI University as the host for RCE Kuching and RCE Greater Kuala Lumpur partnering with the UCSI Students as the main stack-holder and other organizations in tackling the unprecedented challenges socially, economically and environmentally within the urban and rural communities.
Relationship to other RCE activities: 
Having good support from RCE Kuching with all the activities/events and about RCE Kuching shared on its website, and, RCE Greater Kuala Lumpur and UCSI SDG in their sharing of knowledge and providing input to be included in the platform. And, the UCSI Group Corporate Affairs supported to promote widely and made it visible on RCE & UCSI SDG website with the image on “Now you can visit our exhibition with your fingertips”
Funding: 
Genially platform was created with a free version

Pictures:

File Name Caption for picture Photo Credit
Image icon Thematic Virtual Exhibition.jpg (126.28 KB) Online platform to promote RCE Kuching virtual event, to create awareness on SDGs and act as education tooln on Sustainable Development initiative. RCE Kuching WG4 Youth Ambassador
Image icon Thematic Virtual (Fingertip).jpg (134.25 KB) Shortcut to the Thematic Virtual Exhibition at a 'fingertip' UCSI Group Corporate Affairs
Image icon Partners & SDG Goals.jpg (128.61 KB) Highlight of the main focus SDG targets by RCE Kuching & RCE partners RCE Kuching & UCSI University Kuching
References and reference materials: 
PDF icon write up on thematic virtual exhibition.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 
Indirect
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 
Indirect
SDG 13 - Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts 
Indirect
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  
Direct
Agriculture 
Indirect
Arts 
Indirect
Curriculum Development 
Direct
Ecotourism 
Indirect
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: 
Direct
Priority Action Area 5 - Accelerating sustainable solutions at local level 
state: 
Direct
Update: 
No
I acknowledge the above: 
Yes