SCSH 1201 REFLECTION

This week, we had our quiz, which we had to go through the Google Form provided by our lecturer. We were also given a recorded lecture to complete our course outline about measurement, indices, and indicators for sustainable development and SDG. An index is an instrument or technique utilized to measure any success. The Malaysian Shariah Index is a systematic metric for assessing the government's performance in implementing national governance according to the principles of Maqasid Shariah. The Sustainable Development Indicator (SDI) is a quantitative instrument that evaluates changes while measuring and conveying advancements in the sustainable utilization and management of economic, social, institutional, and environmental resources. There are four categories based on their characteristics. The initial category is environmental indicators, which assess the condition of the environment and natural resources. Examples : encompass air quality indexes, greenhouse gas emissions, and w...

 Today, our lecturer assigned us to choose any location on the IIUM Gombak campus for our on-campus observation. We had to take creative and meaningful photos with visuals related to our observations on campus and how we, as students, are promoting sustainability. After our observation, we wrote three insightful lessons based on our chosen site/location. Focusing on how we can contribute to sustainability on campus and why these lessons are significant. This simple picture reflects a profound message for our society. The right water usage is essential to avoid wastage and ensure sustainable consumption. Referring to Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 6: Clean Water and Sanitation, raising awareness about the importance of water as a vital resource in our daily lives is crucial. Imagine living without water; it would significantly impact our quality of life. For example, if your area experiences water shortages due to maintenance work or operational issues, and the water supply is t...

After one week of mid-sem break, we returned to our physical class. The topic we focused on was the roles of institutions in sustainable development. Before that, we gave our lecturer an update on our ongoing project. The roles that we discussed in the class were the roles of global and national institutions in achieving SDGs, the roles of local institutions and the roles of individuals.  1. Roles of Institutions in Achieving SDGs Policy Development and Implementation Capacity Building and Education Funding and Resource Allocation Monitoring and Accountability Innovation and Technology Advocacy and Awareness Partnership and Collaboration 2. Roles of Local Institutions in Achieving SDGs Service Provision: Delivering fundamental services (healthcare, education, water supply, sanitation) Community Engagement: Activating communities and enhancing awareness. Policy Execution: Implementing national policies at the local level. Data Acquisition: Tracking advancement using localised info...