Achieving the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals: Where Does Southeast Asia Stand?

No Poverty Zero Hunger Good Health Quality Education Gender Equality Clean Water Clean Energy Decent Work Industry Innovation Reduce Inequalities Sustainable Cities Responsible Consumption Climate Action Life Below Water Life on Land Peace and Justice Partnership for Goals

OBJECTIVE:

UCSI University invites students, academics, researchers and members of the public to an insightful lecture exploring Southeast Asia’s progress towards achieving the United Nations’ 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Part of the UCSI International Institute of Science Diplomacy and Sustainability Lecture Series, this session will be delivered by Distinguished Prof Dato’ Dr Rajah Rasiah and will examine research on Southeast Asia’s development progress since 2023. The discussion will cover key areas including poverty, health, education, inequality, clean energy, climate action and peace, while highlighting how AI and digitalisation can support sustainable development.

Date: 17 September 2026 (Thursday)
Time: 2:30 PM – 4:30 PM
Venue: Senate Meeting Room, Block G (Level 11), UCSI University Kuala Lumpur Campus

Organised by the International Institute of Science Diplomacy and Sustainability (IISDS), UCSI University.

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