DRIVING GREEN TRANSFORMATION: NET-ZERO GREENHOUSE GAS CONSORTIUM (NGGC)@CGSS STRENGTHENS ACADEMIA–INDUSTRY COLLABORATION

Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM), Penang, 8 May 2026 — Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) continues to solidify its role as a national sustainability leader through the Centre for Global Sustainability Studies (CGSS) by establishing high-impact strategic collaborations with Malaysia’s key industry partners under the Net-Zero Greenhouse Gas Consortium (NGGC) platform. Through close synergy between Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) and its strategic industry partners, the Net-Zero Greenhouse Gas Consortium (NGGC) serves as a catalyst for national transformation by integrating academic expertise with the implementation capabilities of the industrial sector. This collaboration not only accelerates the development of innovative solutions in carbon emission management but also strengthens the transfer of knowledge, technology, and best practices towards a low-carbon economy.

This initiative, led by the Centre for Global Sustainability Studies (CGSS), reflects an integrated commitment between the university and industry to advance the Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) agenda, while driving systemic changes in the nation’s sustainable development landscape. Strategic industry partners play a crucial role in expanding the impact of policy implementation, accelerating green technology adoption, and ensuring a more holistic and inclusive approach to addressing climate change challenges.

This strategic collaboration opens a new chapter in empowering large-scale capacity development, implementing high-impact pilot projects, and strengthening cross-sectoral expertise networks. By leveraging the combined strengths of academic institutions and industry players, the Net-Zero Greenhouse Gas Consortium (NGGC) is poised to become a leading national reference platform in formulating science, technology, and innovation-based solutions towards achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.

The collaborative approach led by Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) through the Centre for Global Sustainability Studies (CGSS) represents a progressive, dynamic, and high-impact model for future partnerships. This initiative not only strengthens the nation’s capacity to address increasingly complex climate change challenges but also enhances Malaysia’s position as a competitive and resilient nation in the global development landscape.

Among the distinguished guests present were the Patron of the Net-Zero Greenhouse Gas Consortium (NGGC), Dato’ Seri Sr. Haji Rozali Haji Mohamud; the Director of the Centre for Global Sustainability Studies (CGSS), Associate Professor Dr. Mohd Wira Mohd Shafiei; and the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of NGGC, Mr. Ng Choon Chuan.

The Net-Zero Greenhouse Gas Consortium (NGGC) also welcomes strategic collaborations from government agencies, the corporate sector, higher education institutions, and civil society organizations to further strengthen the implementation of the national sustainability and climate resilience agenda.

In closing, the strong synergy between higher education institutions and the industrial sector, driven through the Net-Zero Greenhouse Gas Consortium (NGGC) platform, reflects an increasingly cohesive national effort in facing current climate change challenges. In an era that demands immediate and integrated action, this collaboration serves as a key catalyst for national transformation towards a low-carbon economy, while accelerating Malaysia’s aspiration to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions. These continuous efforts not only ensure environmental sustainability but also safeguard the well-being and prosperity of future generations.

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Original Text: Syafiq Saifullah Azmi / Translation: Chm Dr. Rohanizah Abdul Rahim / Photo: Dr. Mohd Sukri Shafie / NGGC Secretariat