WEEK 6: Roles of University and Sustainable Development

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 This time around, we're assigned to explore IIUM and write any observations of the roles IIUM plays in Sustainable Development. Our group decided to go to Kulliyyah of Economics and Science Management (KENMS).

1. KENMS if filled with gardens all around the faculty. This helps raise the awareness of students about the importance of one of the goals of SDG which is Goal 13: Climate Change. This is because the garden that's full of trees releases oxygen in exchange of carbon dioxide. Slowly but surely it will help reduce the carbon footprint of the university and simultaneously helps prevent extreme climate changes.

2. IIUM also helps with encouraging the students to help sustain SDG Goal 15: Life on Land through this garden. How so? Well, students often walk by these gardens as they make their way to class. If we pay attention, many cats and also other individuals enjoy resting around the floras. It'll promote students to ensure that the plants stay alive and healthy as it's not only useful, but pleasing to the eyes.

3. Lastly, the university's role helps students to incorporate intergenerational responsibility in maintaining proper plantation around their environment. This is due to the exposure we have to these sorts of environment. We see, feel and even breath the benefits of greens around the university, making the feeling of sense of responsibility birth is students, lecturers and even staffs.

That's all for today. The university's active role should be implemented for a long, long time!

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