Sunway Centre for Planetary Health

The Planetary Health Policy Bootcamp, held on July 13-14 at Sunway International School, was a collaborative event organized in partnership with the Malaysian Public Policy Competition (MPPC), the International Council of Malaysian Scholars (ICMS), the Jeffrey Cheah Institute on Southeast Asia (JCI), the Football Association of Selangor (FAS), and the Malaysian Youth Delegation (MYD). This intensive bootcamp introduced over 100 varsity students to the fundamentals of public policymaking. Participants had the unique opportunity to engage directly with experienced policymakers from the Ministry of Youth and Sports, local municipal council members, industry experts, and academics. Serving as the first phase of the MPPC, the bootcamp aimed to equip students with essential insights into the policymaking process, preparing them to develop policy briefs for the next stage of the competition. Dr. Jemilah Mahmood Khairil Ahmad Shweta Narayan #PlanetaryHealth #SunwayCPH #SunwayUniversity

Living in a Complex World – Can Planetary Health Offer a Way Forward? Dr. Jemilah Mahmood’s enlightening lecture in Baku addressed human risks, health crises, and climate change responses. Drawing from the UNDP Human Development Report, she highlighted how multi- and transdisciplinary approaches can guide us toward a sustainable future. This inspiring talk was part of the #KAPTalks series and preparations for #COP29. Thank you to everyone who joined us, both online and in Baku! We look forward to Azerbaijan hosting COP29 and having #PlanetaryHealth at the center of the discussions. #SunwayCPH #SunwayUniversity

Despite widespread global support for climate action, a majority believe they're outnumbered. Discover the TRUTH in our #WeAreTheMajority video! https://lnkd.in/g8JTinFa https://lnkd.in/dDNpfYXP #PlanetaryHealth #SunwayCPH #SunwayUniversity

Join our policy bootcamp to channel your passion and energy into real legislative change, guided by experienced social activists, and be a part of Malaysia's youth-driven movement for effective policymaking and climate action! Register here: https://lnkd.in/gzeNkgWu #PlanetaryHealth #SunwayCPH #SunwayUniversity

Humbled to deliver the prestigious Kapuscinki lecture hosted by EU-UNDP in Baku, Azerbaijan ahead of COP29. Hope to see some familiar faces in the crown and more online. I hope to delve into the ways we can navigate this uncertaint complex world, and offer ideas on how #planetaryhealth framework can help us science a more sustainable planet where we all can thrive. Join us in Baku or online. Link in post below Sunway Centre for Planetary Health Sunway University Planetary Health Alliance

Sustainable, resilient healthcare: What have we achieved so far? The healthcare system faces challenges, but we're making progress! Key takeaways from #GSDcongress: 1️⃣ Unequal access to healthcare: ❇️ Travel costs, cultural barriers, and hidden fees can stop people from getting the help they need. ❇️ Governments & healthcare providers need to understand and address these inequalities 2️⃣ Public Health and Healthcare Reform ❇️ 80% of health comes from outside the doctor's office - think environment, social factors etc. ❇️ Incentives matter - we need systems that encourage healthy behaviours and disease prevention. ❇️ Love Singapore's supermarket points for healthy food choices & reminder apps for check-ups! 3️⃣ Financing the Health System ❇️ Prevention is key, but unpopular with politicians. We need a shift in mindset! ❇️ Health is an investment - a healthier population is a more productive one. ❇️ Education is crucial - empower people to make healthy choices for themselves and their families. 4️⃣ Collaboration is key for #PlanetaryHealth: ❇️ Architects, politicians, and different ministries all play a role in creating healthy communities. ❇️ Think beyond healthcare - transport, finance, and even the fossil fuel industry can impact health. Follow for updates! Global Sustainable Development Congress Times Higher Education Sunway University Dr. Jemilah Mahmood #SunwayCPH #SunwayUniversity

How exciting to know that the Institute of Buddhist Management for Happiness and Peace Foundation (IBHAP) has continued conversations from #PHAM2024 Faith for the Planet workshop on the role of faith in driving planetary health and the SDGs! Thank you for inviting us to learn more about your amazing community outreach work. Global Sustainable Development Congress Times Higher Education Sunway University #GSDcongress #PlanetaryHealth #SunwayCPH #SunwayUniversity

At the Global Sustainable Development Congress 2024, Minister Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad highlighted Malaysia’s commitment to addressing the planetary crisis. Key points include Malaysia’s aim to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 45% by 2030, increase renewable energy capacity to 70% by 2050, and achieving net zero as early as 2050. The link between health of environment and human health remains critical - informing the Ministry’s focus on addressing health impacts of urban heat islands, combatting plastic pollution, and strengthening forest conservation. Robust governance and collaboration are essential to our approach. Global Sustainable Development Congress Times Higher Education Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) Sunway University Dr. Jemilah Mahmood #PlanetaryHealth #SunwayCPH #SunwayUniversity #GSDC2024 #GSDcongress

Day 1 at #GSDC2024! From the importance of partnerships in translating evidence into action to the convergence of sustainability frameworks, we're charting a course for a healthier planet. Stay tuned as we dive into the key takeaways from our discussions on global governance, data challenges, education, and the role of businesses. Sunway University Times Higher Education Global Sustainable Development Congress Planetary Health Alliance #SunwayCPH #PlanetaryHealth #SunwayUniversity #GSDcongress #GSDcongress2024

🔥 Seize the chance to connect with industry visionaries and thought leaders, either In-Person or Virtually, at this year's #𝗦𝗥𝗜𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰: 𝗜𝗻𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗻 𝗛𝘂𝗺𝗮𝗻 𝗪𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗯𝗲𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗲𝘁! 👥 Join esteemed figures like 𝗬𝗕 𝗡𝗶𝗸 𝗡𝗮𝘇𝗺𝗶 𝗡𝗶𝗸 𝗔𝗵𝗺𝗮𝗱, 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗼’ 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝗶 𝗗𝗿. 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝗱𝗲𝗸 𝗛𝘂𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗻, 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗼𝗿 𝗧𝗮𝗻 𝗦𝗿𝗶 𝗗𝗿. 𝗝𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗵 𝗠𝗮𝗵𝗺𝗼𝗼𝗱, 𝗧𝗮𝗻 𝗦𝗿𝗶 𝗪𝗮𝗵𝗶𝗱 𝗢𝗺𝗮𝗿, 𝗧𝘂𝗻𝗸𝘂 𝗔𝗹𝗶 𝗭𝗮𝗸𝗿𝗶, 𝗠𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗿𝗮𝗵 𝗞𝗵𝗮𝗶𝗿𝘂𝗱𝗱𝗶𝗻, 𝗝𝗶𝗴𝗮𝗿 𝗦𝗵𝗮𝗵, 𝗝𝗲𝗮𝗻-𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗰 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗴𝗻𝗲, 𝗔𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗮 𝗞𝗼𝗸, 𝗣𝗮𝘂𝗹 𝗛𝗼𝗹𝘁𝗵𝘂𝘀 and many more. #SRI2024: Innovating in Human Wellbeing and the Planet Date: 𝟮𝟬 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰 Time: 𝟵:𝟬𝟬 𝗔𝗠 – 𝟱:𝟬𝟬 𝗣𝗠 Venue: 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗛𝗮𝗹𝗹, 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗠𝗮𝗹𝗮𝘆𝘀𝗶𝗮, or join virtually! ✅ 𝗙𝘂𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗛𝗥𝗗 𝗖𝗼𝗿𝗽 𝗰𝗹𝗮𝗶𝗺𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 Immerse yourself in topics like sustainable innovation and responsible investments, learning how they propel societal progress while safeguarding our Earth. 🌍 Dive into sustainable innovation, exploring hydrogen production, sustainable aviation fuels, renewable energy, and agriTech, while evaluating investment potentials in pioneering companies. #SRI2024 Programme Highlights: • 𝗚𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝘁𝗼𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀 𝗻𝗲𝘁 𝘇𝗲𝗿𝗼 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗯𝗼𝗻 𝗲𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 • 𝗩𝗼𝗹𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗯𝗼𝗻 𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝗥𝗜 𝗧𝗮𝘅𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗺𝘆 • 𝗦𝗸𝘆𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝘀𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 • 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗯𝗶𝗼𝗱𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗰𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 • 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝗶𝗻𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗶𝘁𝘀 𝗱𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗽𝘂𝗿𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗲 • 𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗵𝘆𝗱𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗲𝗻 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘄𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗴𝘆… and many more Join the movement to mobilize investments for a sustainable future. Register now to engage in this crucial dialogue shaping our collective future by clicking the link below! https://buff.ly/3WhxbTw #SIDC #SRI2024 #sustainablepractices #climateshield #bluecarboncatcher #Impactinvesting #marinebiodiversity #SDGgoals #voluntarycarbonmarket #maybankinvestmentbank #principalmalaysia #kenangagroup #affingroup