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EDITOR’S NOTE

n A Decade of Advancing Environmental sustainability efforts, amplifying the impact
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Stewardship in Asia, we explore the of student-driven projects far beyond their

profound impact of the ten-year immediate contexts.

collaboration between Universiti Malaya As this book reflects on the

(UM) and the AEON Environmental achievements of this collaboration over the

Foundation (AEF) through the Asian past decade, it also highlights the

Students Environmental Platform (ASEP). adaptability of ASEP in the face of

This book captures the essence of how challenges, including the disruptions

cross-border partnerships can nurture the caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

next generation of environmental leaders Looking ahead, the future of this

across Asia, providing a space where partnership holds great promise, with

students can engage in academic opportunities to expand its reach through

exchanges, hands-on sustainability the integration of new technologies,

projects, and collaborative research on innovative research, and deeper

critical issues like climate change, connections with industry and

biodiversity, and sustainable development. policymakers. This work stands as a

Special acknowledgement is conveyed to testament to the transformative potential

AEON Environmental Foundation, Prof. of education and UM’s leadership in

Narumi Yoshikawa of Waseda University, international cooperation towards

Mr. Nadzmin Razali of Gamuda Land, AP advancing environmental stewardship in

Dr. Zeeda Fatimah Mohamad, Prof. Asia, and we hope it will inspire future

Norzulaani Khalid, AP Dr. Amer Siddiq collaborations that continue to address the

Amer Nordin, project members (Dr. urgent environmental issues of our time.

Fathiah Binti Mohamed Zuki, Mrs. Nor

Azlin Binti Mat Radi, Mr. Muhammad

Asyraf Bin Mansor and Mrs. Nur Fatehah Zul Ilham

Raudhah Binti Ariffin) and Universiti

Malaya Community Engagement Centre

(UMCares) for the support throughout the

years as well as the grant RUU2023-CC14

Asian Students Environmental Platform

(ASEP): An E-Book Project for 10 Years in

Advancing Sustainability.

The ASEP initiative is not only a

platform for learning but also a bridge to

action, empowering students to lead

community-based environmental

campaigns and advocacy efforts that

directly address local and regional

challenges. Through its alignment with the

United Nations' 17 Sustainable Development

Goals (SDGs) (SDG 4: Quality Education,

SDG 13: Climate Action, SDG 14: Life Below

Water, SDG 15: Life on Land, SDG 11:

Sustainable Cities and Communities, SDG

17: Partnerships for the Goals) ASEP

underscores the importance of connecting

educational initiatives to global

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