Introduction to SDGs
Learning Outcomes

Understanding SDGs and ESG
Gain insight of the 17 SDGs and ESG as universal agenda to transform our world that practiced across the globe towards 2030.

Empowering ESD
Appreciate and empower ESD (Education for Sustainable Development) as a key instrument to achieve the SDGs.

Developing SDG Skills
Develop SDGs key competencies for sustainability that relevant to all SDGs and also enable individuals to relate the different SDGs that creating social and environmental impact.

Exploring ESG Practices
Explore and analyse the industrial practices on ESG in Penang that strengthen the students’ understanding on the relevant applications.

Community Engagement
Enjoy the engagement with the local community through the well planned and outcome-based activities that aligned to curriculum of social science students.

Diverse Learning Approaches
Learn effectively through Beyond Classroom learning approaches including experiential learning, activity -based learning, problem-based learning, project-based learning, community-based learning; cross-institutional learning, and industrial exposure

Cultural Exchange Networking
build network and participate in this transnational cross-boarder cultural exchange program with high school students in Penang and Perak through various engagements.
Approaches & Learning Strategies

Friendly learning environment throughout the camp

Blended learning whereby students will undergo classroom and beyond classroom learning

40:60 ratio of lecture vs activity-based learning

Group project with real case study & students are required to present the project outcome by the end of the camp

Learners centered approach

English speaking learning environment

Buddy system that involved Penang Youth

Cross-institutional engagement across difference higher learning institutions in Penang as the collaboration partners

Community engagement with Malaysian youth or students
Cross Institutional Collaboration
UOW Malaysia KDU Penang University
ViTrox College
Universiti Sains Malaysia
The Ship Campus
Industrial Exposure
UWC Berhad
ViTrox College
Auto city
PKT Logistic Batu Kawan
Programme Itinerary
16 July (Tue)
Arrival to Penang
17 July (Wed) 9am – 12.30pm
SDGs Session 1
SDGs Introduction of UN Sustainable Development Goals and to
gain insights on the 17 SDGs and appreciate Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) and able to make significant changes in their community.
Introduction of ESG, and the alignment to SDGs and how Partnership in Goals create Social and Environmental Impact to the Earth.
SDG 17: Partnership for the Goals
“Strengthen the means of implementation and revitalize the global partnership for sustainable development”
17 July (Wed) 1.30am – 5pm
SDGs Session 2
Topic: ESG & SDG Project Management Workshop
ESG & SDG Project Management for the Constructive Implementation of Projects aligned to SDGs and ESG which are effective and practical that resulted in achieving SDGs goals and P5 impact.
Participants will learn problem-solving skills and be able to deal with challenges in a sustainable way. Thus they are able to make impactful changes to their communities in accordance to the application and impact assessment and be part of the SDGs and ESG movement.
18 July (Thur)9am – 12pm
Community engagement with Penang Youth & Local Community
SDG 3: Good Health and Well-Being
“To ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages.”
Students will engage together with Penang Youth and the local community at high school by providing volunteerism activities in alignment to students who study social sciences.
18 July (Thurs) 2.00pm – 5pm
Social Impact on ESG
Cross-cultural Exchange with University students
Target: University Students (USM/UOW/PENINSULA)
Arts and cultural engagement with local students will take place including Language Exchange, Arts & Cultural Workshop and Simulation Games.
The exchanges program aims to develop social impact to the youth community by appreciating arts and cultural values from the 2 different countries. This exchange program will create opportunity and mutual understanding,
encourage curiosity, respect and open-mindedness among the students.
19 July (Fri) 10am – 6pm
Exploring UNESCO World Heritage Site in conjunction with George Town Festival
SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities
“Make cities inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable”
Students will be exposed to the series of the events in UNESCO World Heritage Site George Town in conjunction with George Town Festival. Students will learn Malaysia Multiracial culture and custom, appreciate the heritage in Penang.
The festival features interactive and educational programmes that includes workshops and performances in the streets of the Historic City of George Town. Through the Celebrations, the local communities come together to celebrate and showcase their own cultural practices, performances, food, and crafts.
20 & 21 July (Sat & Sun)
Free & Easy
22 July (Mon) 9am – 12.30pm
SDGs Session 3
Topic:
The Build Environment Promoting Inclusive and Sustainable Industrialization and Foster Innovation
SDG 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
“Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization, and foster innovation”
The session will be conducted by University of Wollongong (UOW Malaysia-KDU University College) at their Campus in Georgetown/Batu Kawan. Students will
be exposed to the concept, research, theory, technology and innovation and case study pertaining to SDG 9.
22 July (Mon) 2.30am – 5pm
Industrial Exploration
Location: Auto-city River Park
SDG 6: Clean Water and Sanitation
“Disclosure Unlocks Corporate Action To Ensure Access To Affordable & Sustainable Energy”
Students will learn the conversion process of human waste and food waste to clean and useable water and fertilizer for crop and livestock farming.
SDG 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
“Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization, and foster innovation”
Students will visit and expose to SDG 9 in the real
setting at the commercial park that promotes sustainability of the industry and infrastructure under the new
innovation.
23 July (Tue) 9am – 12.30pm
SDGs Session 4
Topic:
Changing Behaviour for Sustainable Development on Biodiversity & The Mother Earth
SDG 13: Climate Action
“Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts“
SDG 14: Life Below Water
“Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable development”.
SDG 15: Life on Land
“Protect, restore and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems, sustainably manage forests, combat dessertation, and halt and reverse land degradation and halt biodiversity loss”.
Students will attend the workshop at Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) by the Professor from USM.
23 July (Tue) 2pm – 5pm
Field trip to sustainable marine life farming
24 July (Wed) 9am – 12.00pm
SDGs Industrial Exposure (UWC, PKT, The Ship, Vitrox)
Students will visit to 3 organisations including UWC, PKT, and The Ship Campus (Industry inside the Campus)
3 organisations from the industry of IR4.0 (UWC), Shipping and Logistics (PKT) and Education (The Ship Campus) in a day exploration. Students will be explained from the industry points of SDGs practices and implementation.
Students will learn the practices by UWC, PKT, The Ship Campus in achieving SDGs 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 15, 16, 17 via policy making, projects, productions, education, incentives, with the various stakeholders from the spectrum of economic, environment, workplace and local communities.
24 July (Wed) 2pm – 5pm
SDGs Session 5
Quality Education & Lifelong Learning
SDG 4: Quality Education
“Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all”.
The session will be conducted at VITROX College (Campus in the Industry) that focuses on SDGs 4 Quality Education. A session will be arranged for student exchange with Vitrox Academy.
Meantime, students will also visit to ViTrox, who specializes in designing and developing automated vision inspection system and equipment testers for the semiconductor and electronic packaging industries as well as electronic communications equipment.
25 July (Thurs) 9am – 5pm
SDGs Excursion & Team Building
Location: Escape Penang
SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production
“Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns”.
ESCAPE is the fun destination with exciting rides and games hosted in a tropical rainforest in Penang. Escape optimize the natural resources economically and implement non-consumptive principle and reproduction of by-product from the nature and simultaneously protect and conserve the natural resources and the biodiversity.
Meantime, to foster team spirit and bonding among
the students through the teamplay challenge activities.
26 July (Fri) 9am – 5pm
Case studies discussion and preparation for final presentation.
Close mentoring and coaching by the facilitator/ coach
27 & 28 July (Sat & Sun)
Free & Easy
29 July (Mon) 9am – 2pm
Project Presentation & Closing Ceremony
Students in groups will present their project and each will be evaluated and to be awarded in accordance to their performance.
29 July (Mon) 7pm
Closing Ceremony will be held to wrap up the 2-week programme and all will be presented certificate that acknowledged.
30 July (Tue)
Departure to Korea
Fee:
For 22 pax = USD800/pax (20 students + 2 chaperone teachers)
(Inclusive of transportation, accommodation, excursion, field trips, meals (breakfast & lunch), gift, prizes, certs. as stipulated in the itinerary)
Chaperone teachers are required to pay for accommodation only.
50% deposit upon confirmation
The balance to be paid upon arrival
Accomodation
- 3 star hotel
- Twin sharing
- Daily housekeeping services
- Located at the hearth of Georgetown within/close to the UNESCO World Heritage Site
Note: Pictures are for the illustration purposes.
