International Collaboration of Students in Supporting the Implementation of Low Carbon Cities
Abstract
The international collaboration between Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), Malaysia, and the University of Riau Islands (UNRIKA) Batam, held in Pasir Gudang, Malaysia, in 2025, is a strategic step in strengthening academic cooperation to support sustainable development. This activity is designed to increase student and community awareness and understanding of the concepts of sustainable development and low-carbon cities. The main focus is directed at transforming Batam City into a pilot city in the sustainable energy transition, in response to the major challenges of rapid industrial growth, increasing energy consumption, and high carbon emissions. Through the participation of students across countries, this collaboration plays a vital role in strengthening local capacity, accelerating the adoption of low-carbon strategies, and encouraging the exchange of knowledge and innovation. In addition to providing theoretical benefits, this activity also directly engages students in the field to understand the contextual application of environmental policies. Thus, this cross-country collaboration not only strengthens academic and social relations between institutions but also contributes significantly to accelerating the energy transition, reducing carbon emissions, and developing sustainable cities in rapidly growing urban areas such as Batam.
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