Announcement

Program Pembersihan Sungai Tekala, Hulu Langat.

Tarikh: 19 Mei 2013 (Ahad)

Masa: 8.00 pagi – 2.00 petang

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let’s clean up and save our rivers…

International Conference

E-Bulletin 4/2012

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Introduction

The Institute for Environment and Development (LESTARI) was established on 1st October 1994 as a multidisciplinary institute within the structure of Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia. It fulfills the aspirations of the university, as envisioned by the United Nations Conference on Environment and Development (UNCED) held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, to realise the goal of sustainable development through research and capacity development.

Introduction

LESTARI was also established to serve as a reference centre capable of dealing with environment and development issues, assisting government in formulating policies based on research of a holistic and balanced kind. The development function is directed towards enhancing human resource capacity through skill development and training, for both government and private sectors.

Vision

LESTARI aims at being a centre of excellence in research and training on matters pertaining to environment and development in Malaysia and the Asia Pacific.

Mission

1. As a focal point, conducting multidisciplinary and integrated research in balancing trade-offs between environment and development.
2. As a primary mover in influencing policy, build capacity to meet the aspirations of sustainable development.
3. As a reference point, addressing issues pertaining to sustainability in development.