Press Release

Green Growth Asia Foundation was chosen for their work to empower indigenous youth in sustainable water sanitation Malaysia, October 17, 2023 – Green Growth Asia Foundation was selected by Pratt & Whitney and the North American Association for Environmental Education (NAAEE) as a winner of the 2023 Pratt & Whitney Global E-STEM Awards. Satheeshkumar Kumarasingam, Pratt & Whitney’s chief transformation and strategy officer, bestowed grants totaling $250,000 to 15 nonprofit organizations in 12 countries. Each group demonstrated a remarkable commitment to advancing environmental, science, technology, engineering, and math (E-STEM) education programs for underrepresented students ages 11–22. This program will engage students aged 10–17 from Indigenous Pos Kemar to improve water sanitation using sustainable practices. Workshops will focus on water-quality analysis and utilize water filtration technologies to engineer community-driven solutions. Green Growth Asia Foundation aims to empower youth on individual climate action through the means of education. “This grant represents a pivotal opportunity to catalyze a transformative educational initiative, cultivating students’ consciousness of clean water’s significance and enabling them to proactively seek sustainable solutions,” said Dr. Sarva Mangala Praveena, Strategic Solutions Panel member of Green Growth Asia Foundation and an associate professor from the Department of Environmental and Occupational Health at the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universiti Putra Malaysia. Learn more about Green Growth Asia Foundation in this link: https://greengrowthasia.org/.  A panel of judges from Pratt & Whitney and NAAEE selected the recipients from a pool of over 150 applicants spanning 40 countries. The winners were publicly announced on October 17 at the NAAEE Annual Conference. Read the full press release. Learn more about all of this year’s winners by reading their biographies on our website: http://prattwhitney.com/ESTEM Pratt & Whitney’s corporate social responsibility program supports initiatives that emphasize a laser focus on innovation and performance, inspire the next generation, and empower employees to positively impact communities. The company is committed to ensuring that future generations of engines drive further reductions in CO2 emissions, decrease noise, and are ready to operate with 100% sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). Click here to learn more about the future of sustainable aviation. For more information, please contact:T : +(60)122242015 | E : communications@greengrowthasia.org | W : greengrowthasia.org

SK Tunku Azizah will participate in Eco-Schools Malaysia Programme with sponsorship from SKB Shutters Manufacturing Sdn. Bhd. KUANTAN, PAHANG – The Green Growth Asia Foundation (GGAF) proudly announces the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with SKB Shutters Manufacturing Sdn Bhd, a leading Malaysian company specialising in roller shutters, steel doors and racking systems. This strategic collaboration is set to bring environmental education and sustainability initiatives to SK Tunku Azizah in Kuantan, Pahang, under the prestigious Eco-Schools Malaysia programme. The school holds a special place within the community as it is named after Her Majesty Raja Permaisuri Agong Tunku Azizah Aminah Maimunah Iskandariah. As the national programme coordinator for the Eco-Schools programme in Malaysia, developed by the Foundation for Environmental Education (FEE) based in Copenhagen, Denmark, GGAF continues to drive positive change in schools across the country. The newly formed partnership with SKB Shutters Manufacturing Sdn Bhd marks a significant step in promoting environmental awareness and sustainable practices within the education system. SKB Shutters, a reputable Malaysian roller shutter manufacturer and supplier, has committed to sponsoring SK Tunku Azizah as part of its dedication to championing the environment. Their commitment aligns with their Code of Conduct Principles, where they emphasise the preservation and protection of the environment and natural resources to ensure sustainability. They believe education to be a key element of building a sustainable ecosystem, as the younger generations will be the future leaders of our community. Michelle Sin, Chief Executive Officer of SKB Shutters, expressed enthusiasm for the partnership, stating, “As we embark on this vital journey with GGAF and SK Tunku Azizah, we are reminded that sustainability is not just an initiative, it’s a promise to future generations. By encouraging sustainable education, we are planting seeds of change that will grow into a greener, more responsible world. Our partnership symbolizes more than just support; it represents a shared commitment to nurturing a sustainable mindset that will thrive long beyond our time”. Sri Themudu, Chief Programme Officer at Green Growth Asia Foundation, underscored the vital role students assume as catalysts for change in sustainable development. “Students are key drivers of positive change in sustainable development. This initiative empowers them to take individual climate action, contributing to the creation of a more sustainable community. We extend our gratitude to SKB Shutters for their sponsorship, as it greatly aids the school in mobilising SDG (Sustainable Development Goals) and ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) initiatives within both the school and the broader community,” he stated. This collaboration signifies a shared commitment to nurturing a generation of environmentally conscious individuals and fostering sustainability within the local community. For more information, please contact:T : +(60)122242015 | E : communications@greengrowthasia.org | W : greengrowthasia.org

PERAK hari ini melancarkan program kelestarian pendidikan alam sekitar Eco-Schools Perak yang membabitkan 50 buah sekolah melibatkan Sekolah Kebangsaan, Sekolah Jenis Kebangsaan Cina (SJKC), sekolah Orang Asli serta Sekolah Menengah dengan sasaran mencapai 100 buah sekolah menjelang 2025. Program kelestarian berasaskan projek memulihara alam sekitar Eco-schools Perak itu merupakan inisiatif Menteri Besar Incorporated (Perak) yang diselaraskan oleh Green Growth Asia Foundation (GGAF) dengan kerjasama Jabatan Pendidikan Negeri Perak. Majlis pelancaran program di Royal Perak Golf Club (RPGC) hari ini itu merupakan elemen utama dalam menjayakan pelancaran Eco-Schools Perak: Pendidikan Lestari Cikgu Saarani @ Perak Sejahtera 2030 dengan disempurnakan oleh Menteri Besar Perak, Datuk Seri Saarani Mohamad. Ketua Pegawai Eksekutif MB Inc., Anuar Zainal Abidin berkata, MB Inc. telah memperuntukkan sebanyak RM1.2 juta bagi tujuan tanggungjawab sosial korporat (CSR) dalam bidang pendidikan dan alam sekitar menerusi program lestari antarabangsa, ‘EcoSchools’. Menurut beliau, program Eco-schools akan melahirkan duta-duta kelestarian yang mampu menjadi pemudah penyelesaian isu alam sekitar di dalam komuniti mahupun isu global. “Eco-Schools juga dapat memberi impak positif kepada Kerajaan Negeri iaitu dengan melahirkan ‘duta hijau’ yang akan berkongsi mesej alam sekitar selain menyemai rasa masyarakat yang bertanggungjawab untuk hidup secara mampan,” katanya dalam satu kenyataan selepas Pelancaran Eco-Schools Perak: Pendidikan Lestari Cikgu Saarani @PerakSejahtera 2030. Pelaksanaan program Eco-Schools Perak selari dengan titah ucapan Sultan Perak, Sultan Nazrin Muizzuddin Shah pada 3 Mac 2020 yang menitahkan bahawa merimbunkan kehijauan seluruh negeri hendaklah menjadi tanggungjawab bersama. Ianya juga sejajar dengan usaha Kerajaan Negeri melalui usaha Menteri Besar Datuk Saarani Mohamad dalam memperhebatkan pemeliharaan dan pemuliharaan alam sekitar menerusi Kempen Perak Bumi Lestari. BERITA BERKAITAN UPSI anjur Bengkel Pengurusan Pusat Sumber Sekolah daerah Langkawi. Perkasa pengurusan perpustakaan Program Eco-Schools telah dilancarkan pada tahun 1994 oleh Foundation for Environmental Education (FEE) di beberapa negara di Eropah sebagai tindak balas terhadap keperluan yangdibincangkan dalam Persidangan Alam Sekitar dan Pembangunan Pertubuhan Bangsa-Bangsa Bersatu. Hari ini, Program Eco-Schools Eco-schools merupakan sebuah program sekolah lestari terbesar di dunia dengan penglibatan lebih 59,000 sekolah, 20 juta pelajar dan 1.4 Juta guru daripada 74 negara. Sementara itu, Direktor Eksekutif Green Growth Asia Foundation (GGAF), Dr Mahadi Mohamad berkata, sebagai Pengendali Kebangsaan program Eco-School, GGAF gembira dengan pelancaran Eco-Schools Perak. “Pemahaman tentang kitaran hayat dan kemampanan harus ditekankan dalam sistem pendidikan kita merentas semua disiplin. Penduduk dunia telah menggunakan banyak sumber planet dengan cara yang tidak mampan. Oleh itu, kami komited untuk memperkasakan golongan muda dengan pengetahuan dan kemahiran untuk menjalani gaya hidup yang mampan,” ujarnya. Dalam pada itu, tahniah kepada sembilan buah sekolah atas kejayaan mempraktikkan amalanhijau di negeri Perak dan mendapat penganugerahan Green Flag Award (International Award 2022) menerusi program Eco-Schools. Sembilan buah sekolah tersebut ialah SMK Dato Abdul Rahman Yaakub (Perak Tengah), SMK Raja Perempuan Kelsom (Kuala Kangsar), SMK Raja Perempuan Ipoh (Kinta Utara), SMK Changkat Beruas (Manjung), SMK Kampung Dato Seri Kamarudin (Manjung), SK Sultan Abdullah (Larut Matang & Selama), SK Kuak Luar (Hulu Perak), SJKC Bukit Merah (Kinta Utara) dan SJKC Siputeh (Kinta Selatan). Dalam pelancaran tersebut, turut diselitkan pengiktirafan tiga rekod Malaysia Book of Records (MBOR) 2022:a. Penglibatan pelajar dalam Acara Larian Maya Terbesar sebanyak 97,000 pelajar sekolah anjuran MB Inc., Green Growth Asia Foundation (GGAF) dan JPN.b. Acara Minum Minuman Pribiotik Terbesar Secara Serentak sebanyak 10,000 pelajar dengan kerjasama Yakult Malaysia dan Jabatan Kesihatan Negeri Perak.c. Acara Makan Salad Secara Serentak dengan penglibatan 10,000 pelajar dengan kerjasama Lembaga Pemasaran Pertanian Persekutuan Negeri Perak (FAMA). Dalam pada itu, rakan industri MB Inc. iaitu Rahman Hydraulic Tin Sdn.Bhd, Klay Minerals Sdn.Bhd, dan Jin Sand Global Sdn. Bhd turut menyampaikan mock cheque bagi sumbangan Program-program Pembangunan Pendidikan Negeri Perak dengan jumlah terkumpul sebanyak RM1.5 juta.