The document discusses the Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN) Malaysia Chapter. It provides the following key points: 1. The SDSN Malaysia Chapter was launched in 2013 to provide expert advice on sustainable development in Malaysia and identify priority themes, solutions, and stakeholders. 2. The objectives of the chapter are to support sustainable development processes in Malaysia, identify critical pathways for sustainability, and promote scalable solutions. 3. Networks like SDSN are being created to accelerate learning, promote integrated approaches, and bridge the gap between knowledge and action on global sustainability challenges.

1. Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN)
Malaysia Chapter
By Zakri Abdul Hamid
Science Advisor to the Prime Minister of Malaysia & Chair of the
Intergovernmental Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES)
IAU 2014 International Conference
21st March 2014
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• The Malaysian Chapter of the
Sustainable Development
Solutions Network (SDSN)
was launched by Hon. Mr.
En. P.Kamalanathan, Deputy
Minister of Education II and
attended by Jeffrey Sachs at
Universiti Teknologi Malaysia
Kuala Lumpur on October 10,
2013
Introduction

3. Objectives for SDSN
Malaysia Chapter
1. To provide expert advice and support the sustainable
development processes in Malaysia including
implementing the SDGs and Post 2015 development, New
Economic Model, and Sustainable Development Blueprint
process in Malaysia
2. To identify the priority themes and critical pathways
essential for Malaysia to move towards a sustainable
development and mobilize expertise accordingly
3. To identify, vet, promote and ultimately up-scale
sustainable development solutions in Malaysia and
beyond by mobilizing universities and other stakeholders
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4. Why are these networks
being created?
• The scale of the global sustainable development challenge is
unprecedented
• The focus and emphasis on solutions
• To accelerate joint learning and help to overcome the
compartmentalization of technical and policy work by promoting
integrated approaches
• By establishing a multi-stakeholder platform with regional and
national chapters around the world, the network will act as a
platform that has the potential to bring together solutions from all
around the world, from different disciplines and ultimately bridge
the gap between knowledge and action
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5. Objectives for SDSN
Malaysia Chapter
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6. Office of the
Science Advisor
• Science leads countries to greater heights and
propels them forward, thereby increasing both
their economic status as well as their quality of
lives
• In order to ensure sustainable growth beyond
2020, Malaysia has to stop relying on natural
resources due to the volatile prices and limited
supply and focus more on knowledge intensive
sectors where opportunities are self-generated
and will provide multiplying effects
• Realising that science is essential fuels for the
economy, Prime Minister Najib launched the S2A
Initiative on 1 November last year
Malaysia’s Path for the Future
Mobilising Science, Technology & Industry
Preparing Beyond ETP
Knowledge Based Economy

7. Office of the
Science Advisor
Science to Action (S2A) Initiatives
Science for Industry
The focus is to establish an innovation culture and strengthen the capabilities of the
industry to generate new wealth. These include the effort to inculcate the Silicon Valley
culture of "Innovate or Perish". The key to this must be to encourage the Government-
Linked Companies (GLCs) and Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) to venture into the
new potential growth areas where returns on investments are multi-folds.
Science for Well Being
The aim is to upgrade the Rakyat’s standard of living through the usage and mastery of
science, technology and innovation. This initiative emphasizes excellence in the
national education system especially in the field of STEM (Science, Technology,
Engineering and Mathematics) by giving specific concentration to the young
generation and youths. Conservation of biodiversity and sustainable management of
environment are also given equal highlight.
Science for Governance
The thrust is to strengthen public and private service delivery systems in order to
create a conducive environment and ecosystem that can become a catalyst to the
development of science.

8. How will SDSN Work?
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Private
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NGOs
Higher
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Higher
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Higher
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Other Knowledge Holders
SDSN Malaysia Chapter
SDSN Regional Level
SDSN Global
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SolutionsInitiatives

9. Governance structure of
SDSN Malaysia Chapter
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Working Group
Oversight and
Decision Making
Bodies
Operational Bodies
Administrative Body
Leadership Council
Academic Board
Thematic
Group 2
Secretariat
Oversees the strategic
issues of the Network and
acts as the highest
decision making body
Operationalizes the
Network’s work
programme and advises
the Leadership Council
and Academic Board
Provides administrative
duties to ensure effective
functioning of the
Network
SDSN Malaysia Chapter
SDSN Regional Level
SDSN Global
Thematic
Group 1
Thematic
Group 4
Thematic
Group 5
Thematic
Group 3

10. Leadership Council
• Chair: Prof Emeritus Dato’ Sri Dr
Zakri Abdul Hamid, Science
Advisor to Prime Minister of
Malaysia and Chair,
Intergovernmental Platform on
Biodiversity and Ecosystem
Services (IPBES)
• Vice-Chair: Academician Ir. Dato’
Lee Yee Cheong, Chair,
International Science, Technology
and Innovation Centre for South-
South Cooperation (ISTIC)
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11. SDSN and Post 2015
Development
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1. Macroeconomics, Population Dynamics, and
Planetary Boundaries
2. Poverty Reduction and Peace-Building in
Fragile Regions
3. Challenges of Social Inclusion: Gender,
Inequalities, and Human Rights
4. Early childhood development, education
and learning, and transition to work
5. Health for All
6. Low-Carbon Energy and Sustainable
Industry
7. Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems
8. Forests, Oceans, Biodiversity and Ecosystem
Services
9. Sustainable Cities: Inclusive, Resilient, and
Connected
10. Good Governance of Extractive and Land
Resources
11. Global Rules and Mechanisms for
Sustainable Development
12. Redefining the Role of Business for
Sustainable Development
1. Inclusive and Green Growth
2. Building Resilient Communities
3. Advancing Social Inclusiveness
4. Lifelong Learning and Education
5. Health for All
6. Green Industries
7. Sustainable Agriculture and Food
Systems
8. Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services
9. Sustainable Cities and Communities
10. Conscious Extraction of Land
Resources
11. Governance for Sustainable
Development
12. Business with Soul
SDSN Global Thematic Groups SDSN Malaysia Chapter Thematic Groups

12. Current activities of SDSN
Malaysia Chapter
• Collection of ‘success stories’ and
solutions initiatives that can be shared
throughout the global network
• Prioritizing key themes for Malaysia (i.e.
Sustainable Cities and Communities,
Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services,
Health for All)
• Identifying a minimal number of
solutions with the aim of upscaling the
solutions
• Identifying capacity building initiatives
and activities that encourage behavioural
change
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13. Sustainable Energy for All
In rural areas of Sub-Saharan Africa,
barriers to energy access include lack
of energy resources, lack of access to
available energy, and the prohibitive
cost of energy from some sources.
Developing energy resources and the
electricity infrastructure is essential
for ensuring energy access in the
region.
Partners: eni, The Earth Institute, Columbia University;
The Modi Lab, Columbia University
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14. One Million Smartphone-Enabled
Community Health Workers
Professional community health workers
(CHWs) can:
• provide basic treatment and preventive
care
• offer a vital link to the broader healthcare
system of doctors, nurses, hospitals and
clinics
 A key component = user-friendly
smartphone system.
Partners: The Novartis Foundation; The Earth
Institute, Columbia University
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15. Leveraging Extractive Infrastructure for
Development
Strategy to support Mozambique
in turning its resource wealth
into effective and sustainable
economic development that is
inclusive and contributes to
poverty reduction.
Partners: Vale and The Vale Columbia Center on
Sustainable International Investment (VCC)
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16. Rio de Janeiro – Sustainable Cities Initiative
Cities around the world today are
facing serious challenges. The
Sustainable Cities Initiative seeks to
empower inclusive, productive, and
resilient cities around the globe and
showcase how the next generation
of sustainable development goals
can be achieved in urban areas.
Partners: Brazilian Foundation for Sustainable Development,
IADB, City of Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazilian
Environment Ministry
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17. Plastic-Busters
Partners: University of Siena, Ifremer, ISPRA, CSIC, KIMO
Marine litter represents a serious concern for the Mediterranean
environment. The Plastic Busters (and eco-friendly oceanographic
vessel) will cover the Mediterranean basin housing researchers from
various countries .
Throughout this expedition it will monitor the impact and reduction of
marine litter in Mediterranean environment and promote awareness-
raising activities.
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18. Global Online University for Sustainable
Development
A new global online university for
sustainable development will
be established.
A unique collaboration amongst the
best sustainable development faculties
around the world will create a state-of-
the-art curriculum and pedagogy for
the inexpensive, large-scale education
of the next generation of sustainable
development practitioners.
Partners: Columbia University, Global MDP Association
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19. Role of Higher Education
Institutions
• Core partners of
the SDSN Platform
in Malaysia
• Leading certain
thematic focus or
Solutions Initiatives
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• Capacity Building to arm students with the necessary knowledge and
skills
• Raising awareness of the role of higher education institutions for
sustainable development and implementation of SDGs
• Science 2 Action – Towards knowledge based solutions for sustainable
development

20. What is the added value?
• Leadership: The global SDSN Chapter under the auspices of Ban-Ki
Moon, and under the guidance of Prof Jeffrey Sachs, and supported
by leaders at the global, regional and national levels, the SDSN has
the momentum and buy-in at all levels.
• Institutional Partnership: While the idea of global platforms are not
new, the organization and governance of the SDSN enables a large
number of institutions from all regions and a diverse set of
backgrounds to participate in the running of the network while at
the same time ensuring effective structures for decision making and
accountability.
• SDGs and Post 2015 Development: With the SDGs set to replace
the MDGs as the global development agenda, the SDSN is also a
timely initiative
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22. Building Resilient Communities

23. Advancing Social Inclusiveness

24. Advancing Social Inclusiveness

25. Lifelong Learning & Education

26. Lifelong Learning & Education

27. Heath For All

28. Health For All

29. Green Industries

30. Green Industries

31. Sustainable Agriculture & Food
Systems

32. Sustainable Agriculture & Food
Systems

33. Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services

34. Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services

35. Sustainable Cities

36. Sustainable Cities