{"id":12199,"date":"2024-11-08T20:16:25","date_gmt":"2024-11-08T12:16:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ukm.my\/kelestarian\/?page_id=12199"},"modified":"2026-10-20T11:13:17","modified_gmt":"2026-10-20T03:13:17","slug":"alien-species-impact-reduction","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.ukm.my\/kelestarian\/sustainability-policies\/alien-species-impact-reduction\/","title":{"rendered":"Alien Species Impact Reduction"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id12199_04ebd5-04{margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xl, 4rem);}.kb-row-layout-id12199_04ebd5-04 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id12199_04ebd5-04 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id12199_04ebd5-04 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:var( --global-content-width, 1290px 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.kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}.kadence-column12199_cb9447-17 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column12199_cb9447-17{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kt-row-column-wrap > .kadence-column12199_cb9447-17{align-self:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column12199_cb9447-17{align-self:auto;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column12199_cb9447-17 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column12199_cb9447-17 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kt-row-column-wrap > .kadence-column12199_cb9447-17{align-self:center;}.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column12199_cb9447-17{align-self:auto;}.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column12199_cb9447-17 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}.kadence-column12199_cb9447-17 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column12199_cb9447-17\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading12199_558979-f0, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading12199_558979-f0[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading12199_558979-f0\"]{text-align:center;font-size:var(--global-kb-font-size-xl, 3rem);font-weight:500;font-style:normal;font-family:Oswald;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading12199_558979-f0 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading12199_558979-f0[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading12199_558979-f0\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading12199_558979-f0 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading12199_558979-f0[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading12199_558979-f0\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading12199_558979-f0 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading has-theme-palette-9-color has-text-color\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading12199_558979-f0\">Alien Species Impact Reduction<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id12199_9b4f00-00{margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xl, 4rem);}.kb-row-layout-id12199_9b4f00-00 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id12199_9b4f00-00 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id12199_9b4f00-00 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:var( --global-content-width, 1290px );padding-left:var(--global-content-edge-padding);padding-right:var(--global-content-edge-padding);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xl, 4rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-md, 2rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xl, 4rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id12199_9b4f00-00 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id12199_9b4f00-00 > .kt-row-column-wrap{padding-right:5px;padding-left:5px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id12199_9b4f00-00 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id12199_9b4f00-00 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top kb-theme-content-width\">\n<style>.kadence-column12199_357fde-dc > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column12199_357fde-dc > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column12199_357fde-dc > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column12199_357fde-dc > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column12199_357fde-dc{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column12199_357fde-dc > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column12199_357fde-dc > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column12199_357fde-dc\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>UKM Sustainability Strategic Plan 2030<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) has a policy to reduce the impact of alien species on campus, as stated in the <strong>UKM Sustainability Strategic Plan 2030<\/strong> which was developed in 2022 and had been reviewed in 2025. Under Sustainability Pillar 4: Sustainable Campus, Objective 8: Preservation and Conservation of Nature, UKM commits to conserving native flora and fauna while preventing the introduction and spread of invasive alien species. The plan mandates the development of a flora and fauna inventory, a digital biodiversity information system, and policy guidelines on conservation and preservation to monitor ecosystem health and mitigate threats from invasive species. Through its Permanent Forest Reserve, Botanical Gardens, and Living Labs, UKM implements habitat management and ecological restoration practices that prioritize native biodiversity. These integrated policies ensure that campus operations and land use actively protect local ecosystems, aligning with SDG 15: Life on Land.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Policy Created:<\/strong>&nbsp;2022<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Policy Review:&nbsp;<\/strong>2025<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ukm.my\/kelestarian\/data\/publications\/UKM-SUSTAINABILITY-STRATEGIC-PLAN-2030.pdf\" width=\"900\" height=\"1000\" allow=\"autoplay\"><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify wp-block-paragraph\">Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) is committed to reducing the impact of invasive alien species (IAS) on campus through its <strong>UKM Sustainability Strategic Plan 2030<\/strong>, developed in 2022 and reviewed in 2025. Under <strong>Sustainability Pillar 4: Sustainable Campus, Objective 8: Preservation and Conservation of Nature<\/strong>, UKM emphasises the protection of native flora and fauna, conservation of natural habitats and prevention of the introduction and spread of invasive alien species. This institutional commitment is further aligned with Malaysia&#8217;s <strong>National Policy on Biological Diversity 2022\u20132030<\/strong>, particularly <strong>Goal 3, Target 13<\/strong>, which establishes national priorities for the prevention, eradication, containment and control of invasive alien species.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column12199_1c28b8-d8 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column12199_1c28b8-d8 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column12199_1c28b8-d8 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column12199_1c28b8-d8 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column12199_1c28b8-d8{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column12199_1c28b8-d8 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column12199_1c28b8-d8 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column12199_1c28b8-d8\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>National Policy on Biological Diversity 2022\u20132030<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"641\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ukm.my\/kelestarian\/wp-content\/uploads\/alien-species-impact-reduction\/Screenshot-2026-10-20-101328-1024x641.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-20246\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ukm.my\/kelestarian\/wp-content\/uploads\/alien-species-impact-reduction\/Screenshot-2026-10-20-101328-1024x641.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.ukm.my\/kelestarian\/wp-content\/uploads\/alien-species-impact-reduction\/Screenshot-2026-10-20-101328-300x188.png 300w, https:\/\/www.ukm.my\/kelestarian\/wp-content\/uploads\/alien-species-impact-reduction\/Screenshot-2026-10-20-101328-767x480.png 767w, https:\/\/www.ukm.my\/kelestarian\/wp-content\/uploads\/alien-species-impact-reduction\/Screenshot-2026-10-20-101328.png 1173w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"573\" height=\"728\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ukm.my\/kelestarian\/wp-content\/uploads\/alien-species-impact-reduction\/Screenshot-2026-10-20-101528.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-20248\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ukm.my\/kelestarian\/wp-content\/uploads\/alien-species-impact-reduction\/Screenshot-2026-10-20-101528.png 573w, https:\/\/www.ukm.my\/kelestarian\/wp-content\/uploads\/alien-species-impact-reduction\/Screenshot-2026-10-20-101528-236x300.png 236w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 573px) 100vw, 573px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>National Policy on Biological Diversity 2022\u20132030<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading12199_5e09fb-bb, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading12199_5e09fb-bb[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading12199_5e09fb-bb\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading12199_5e09fb-bb mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading12199_5e09fb-bb[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading12199_5e09fb-bb\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading12199_5e09fb-bb img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading12199_5e09fb-bb[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading12199_5e09fb-bb\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h4 class=\"kt-adv-heading12199_5e09fb-bb wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading12199_5e09fb-bb\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">1. Improve Understanding and Public Awareness of Invasive Alien Species (Action 13.1)<\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify wp-block-paragraph\"><br>UKM promotes biodiversity research, environmental education and awareness of invasive alien species and their potential impacts on native ecosystems. Through its academic expertise, research activities and campus sustainability initiatives, the university supports the development of scientific knowledge concerning invasive species identification, ecological threats and appropriate management approaches. Educational programmes, research collaboration and community engagement provide opportunities to strengthen awareness among students, staff and surrounding communities regarding the importance of protecting native biodiversity.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading12199_38e77c-b4, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading12199_38e77c-b4[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading12199_38e77c-b4\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading12199_38e77c-b4 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading12199_38e77c-b4[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading12199_38e77c-b4\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading12199_38e77c-b4 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading12199_38e77c-b4[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading12199_38e77c-b4\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h4 class=\"kt-adv-heading12199_38e77c-b4 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading12199_38e77c-b4\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">2. Strengthen Invasive Species Monitoring and Response Planning (Action 13.2)<\/span> <\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify wp-block-paragraph\">Under the UKM Sustainability Strategic Plan 2030, the university identifies the development of a <strong>flora and fauna inventory, digital biodiversity information system and conservation guidelines<\/strong> as important measures for monitoring biodiversity and protecting natural ecosystems. These mechanisms provide a foundation for systematic biodiversity assessments, species identification and ecological monitoring across university-managed areas. UKM can further strengthen its implementation through regular biodiversity audits, invasive species risk assessments, early detection procedures and response plans for the containment and management of invasive organisms.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading12199_0017e8-c2, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading12199_0017e8-c2[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading12199_0017e8-c2\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading12199_0017e8-c2 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading12199_0017e8-c2[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading12199_0017e8-c2\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading12199_0017e8-c2 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading12199_0017e8-c2[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading12199_0017e8-c2\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h4 class=\"kt-adv-heading12199_0017e8-c2 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading12199_0017e8-c2\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">3. Prevent the Introduction and Spread of Invasive Alien Species (Action 13.3)<\/span><br><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify wp-block-paragraph\">UKM&#8217;s biodiversity conservation commitments support preventive approaches aimed at minimising the introduction and spread of invasive alien species within campus ecosystems. These approaches include prioritising native plant species in campus landscaping, protecting existing natural habitats and incorporating biodiversity considerations into land-use and environmental management decisions. The university&#8217;s <strong>Permanent Forest Reserve, Botanical Gardens and Living Labs<\/strong> provide important settings for biodiversity conservation, ecological research, habitat management and environmental education. <\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading12199_237f8d-11, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading12199_237f8d-11[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading12199_237f8d-11\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading12199_237f8d-11 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading12199_237f8d-11[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading12199_237f8d-11\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading12199_237f8d-11 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading12199_237f8d-11[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading12199_237f8d-11\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h4 class=\"kt-adv-heading12199_237f8d-11 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading12199_237f8d-11\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">4. Promote Habitat Conservation and Ecological Restoration<\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify wp-block-paragraph\">UKM recognises the importance of maintaining healthy terrestrial ecosystems through the preservation of native biodiversity and sustainable management of campus green spaces. The university&#8217;s conservation framework supports habitat management and ecological restoration practices that prioritise native species and ecosystem resilience. Invasive alien species management can be integrated into these initiatives through species inventories, habitat assessments, targeted control measures and restoration activities where ecological risks are identified.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading12199_666b13-e8, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading12199_666b13-e8[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading12199_666b13-e8\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading12199_666b13-e8 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading12199_666b13-e8[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading12199_666b13-e8\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading12199_666b13-e8 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading12199_666b13-e8[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading12199_666b13-e8\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h4 class=\"kt-adv-heading12199_666b13-e8 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading12199_666b13-e8\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">5. Strengthen Continuous Monitoring and Biodiversity Management<\/span><strong><strong><br><\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify wp-block-paragraph\">UKM&#8217;s institutional sustainability framework supports the development of systematic biodiversity information and conservation management guidelines. These measures can be further strengthened through regular monitoring of campus ecosystems, documentation of invasive species observations, assessment of biodiversity changes and evaluation of conservation outcomes. Such monitoring would support evidence-based decision-making and continuous improvement in managing potential threats to native flora and fauna.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>In conclusion UKM has an institutional policy commitment to reducing the impact of invasive alien species on campus<\/strong>, as established under the UKM Sustainability Strategic Plan 2030 and aligned with the National Policy on Biological Diversity 2022\u20132030. Through its biodiversity conservation objectives, planned species inventory and digital monitoring mechanisms, habitat management practices and ecological restoration initiatives, UKM demonstrates a structured institutional approach to protecting native biodiversity and reducing ecological threats. These commitments contribute to <strong>SDG 15 (Life on Land), particularly Target 15.8<\/strong>, which calls for measures to prevent the introduction and significantly reduce the impact of invasive alien species on terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.<br><\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id12199_15a2dc-d7 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id12199_15a2dc-d7 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id12199_15a2dc-d7 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:var( --global-content-width, 1290px );padding-left:var(--global-content-edge-padding);padding-right:var(--global-content-edge-padding);padding-top:50px;padding-right:75px;padding-bottom:50px;padding-left:75px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id12199_15a2dc-d7 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id12199_15a2dc-d7 > .kt-row-column-wrap{padding-right:5px;padding-left:5px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id12199_15a2dc-d7 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id12199_15a2dc-d7 aligncenter wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top kb-theme-content-width\">\n<style>.kadence-column12199_b97693-0a > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column12199_b97693-0a > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column12199_b97693-0a > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column12199_b97693-0a > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column12199_b97693-0a{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column12199_b97693-0a > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column12199_b97693-0a > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column12199_b97693-0a\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column12199_e2b3d1-67\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ukm.my\/kelestarian\/sustainability-policies\/data\/National_Policy_on_Biological_Diversity_2022-2030.pdf\" width=\"900\" height=\"1000\" allow=\"autoplay\"><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ukm.my\/kelestarian\/sustainability-policies\/data\/National_Policy_on_Biological_Diversity_2022-2030.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.ukm.my\/kelestarian\/sustainability-policies\/data\/National_Policy_on_Biological_Diversity_2022-2030.pdf<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Policy Created<\/strong>: 2022<br><strong>Policy Reviewed<\/strong>: 2025<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Definition of Invasive<\/strong> <strong>Alien Species<\/strong>:<br>Invasive alien species are non-native plants, animals, and organisms introduced to an ecosystem, where they harm the environment, economy, or human health. They threaten biodiversity by outcompeting, preying on, or spreading diseases to native species, disrupting ecosystems and their functions. These species are a major threat to biodiversity worldwide, contributing to species extinction and causing significant socio-economic and ecological damage, especially in developing regions. Climate change, pollution, and habitat loss further worsen their impact.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Invasive Alien Species at UKM<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Miconia crenata<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"455\" height=\"345\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ukm.my\/kelestarian\/wp-content\/uploads\/alien-species-impact-reduction\/image-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12209\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ukm.my\/kelestarian\/wp-content\/uploads\/alien-species-impact-reduction\/image-1.png 455w, https:\/\/www.ukm.my\/kelestarian\/wp-content\/uploads\/alien-species-impact-reduction\/image-1-300x227.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 455px) 100vw, 455px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Miconia crenata<\/em> (also known as <em>Miconia calvescens<\/em> or the &#8220;purple plague&#8221;) is a highly invasive alien species in tropical regions, including Malaysia. Its presence near or around UKM&nbsp;could have significant ecological implications. Here\u2019s a closer look at why this plant is considered a threat and how it might impact UKM campus and surrounding areas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Characteristics and Origin<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Origin<\/strong>: <em>Miconia crenata<\/em> is native to Central and South America, particularly in areas like the Amazon rainforest.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Growth Habit<\/strong>: It is a fast-growing shrub or small tree that can reach heights of 15 meters. Its large leaves have a distinctive purple underside, which gives it the name &#8220;purple plague.&#8221;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Invasive Nature and Ecological Impact<\/strong><br><em>Miconia crenata<\/em> is highly invasive due to its ability to:<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading12199_8ba48c-81, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading12199_8ba48c-81[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading12199_8ba48c-81\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading12199_8ba48c-81 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading12199_8ba48c-81[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading12199_8ba48c-81\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading12199_8ba48c-81 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading12199_8ba48c-81[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading12199_8ba48c-81\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h4 class=\"kt-adv-heading12199_8ba48c-81 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading12199_8ba48c-81\"><strong>1. Rapidly Form Dense Monocultures:<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><em>Miconia crenata<\/em> can form dense stands, shading out native plants and reducing biodiversity. It has a dense canopy that prevents sunlight from reaching other plants, effectively creating a monoculture that outcompetes native vegetation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>At UKM, this could threaten the diversity of native plants in campus green spaces, forests, or nearby natural reserves, which are essential for educational and research activities related to biodiversity.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading12199_c50772-ab, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading12199_c50772-ab[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading12199_c50772-ab\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading12199_c50772-ab mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading12199_c50772-ab[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading12199_c50772-ab\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading12199_c50772-ab img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading12199_c50772-ab[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading12199_c50772-ab\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h4 class=\"kt-adv-heading12199_c50772-ab wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading12199_c50772-ab\"><strong>2. <strong>High Reproductive Rate<\/strong>:<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>This species produces large numbers of seeds that can be easily dispersed by birds and other animals over long distances. Each plant can produce millions of seeds, creating new plants that quickly spread across the landscape.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If present on or near UKM\u2019s campus, <em>Miconia crenata<\/em> could rapidly spread, overtaking native vegetation areas, and potentially invading campus green spaces, botanical gardens, and surrounding natural habitats.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading12199_30551d-d9, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading12199_30551d-d9[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading12199_30551d-d9\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading12199_30551d-d9 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading12199_30551d-d9[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading12199_30551d-d9\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading12199_30551d-d9 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading12199_30551d-d9[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading12199_30551d-d9\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h4 class=\"kt-adv-heading12199_30551d-d9 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading12199_30551d-d9\"><strong>3. <strong>Soil Degradation and Erosion<\/strong>:<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><em>Miconia crenata<\/em> has a shallow root system that is less effective at stabilizing soil compared to native plants. This can lead to increased erosion, especially on slopes and hillsides.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>At UKM, where there might be sloped terrain or natural water catchment areas, the presence of <em>Miconia crenata<\/em> could result in soil degradation and increased erosion risk, potentially affecting campus infrastructure and the quality of nearby habitats.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading12199_b5d5a4-86, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading12199_b5d5a4-86[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading12199_b5d5a4-86\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading12199_b5d5a4-86 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading12199_b5d5a4-86[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading12199_b5d5a4-86\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading12199_b5d5a4-86 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading12199_b5d5a4-86[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading12199_b5d5a4-86\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h4 class=\"kt-adv-heading12199_b5d5a4-86 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading12199_b5d5a4-86\"><strong>4. <strong>Disruption of Native Ecosystems<\/strong>:<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The introduction of <em>Miconia crenata<\/em> can disrupt entire ecosystems by displacing native plants that other species depend on. This ripple effect impacts local fauna, as insects, birds, and mammals that rely on native plants for food and shelter may be forced to relocate or face population declines.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>For UKM, this would undermine conservation and research efforts focused on local biodiversity. It could also compromise the ecological balance of areas used for environmental studies and student research.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Importance of Managing <em>Miconia crenata<\/em> at UKM<\/strong><br>Managing <em>Miconia crenata<\/em> is vital for UKM for several reasons:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Preservation of Biodiversity<\/strong>: By controlling <em>Miconia crenata<\/em>, UKM can protect its local biodiversity, which is essential for maintaining the ecological integrity of its green spaces and nearby natural areas.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Educational Value<\/strong>: The presence of an invasive species like <em>Miconia crenata<\/em> provides practical, real-world examples for students studying environmental science, ecology, and conservation. It enables hands-on learning in invasive species control and ecosystem management.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Reputation as a Sustainable Campus<\/strong>: By actively managing invasive species, UKM reinforces its commitment to sustainability and environmental responsibility, which aligns with its role as a leader in promoting sustainable practices in Malaysia.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Miconia crenata<\/em> is a serious invasive alien species that poses ecological challenges if it becomes established on or near the UKM campus. Due to its rapid growth, dense canopies, and high seed production, it can easily outcompete native vegetation, degrade soil, and disrupt local ecosystems. UKM can mitigate these risks by implementing early detection, physical removal, educational campaigns, collaboration with local authorities, and research initiatives, all of which contribute to maintaining biodiversity and promoting a healthy, sustainable campus environment.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Alien Species Impact Reduction UKM Sustainability Strategic Plan 2030 Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) has a policy to reduce the impact of alien species on campus, as stated in the UKM Sustainability Strategic Plan 2030 which was developed in 2022 and had been reviewed in 2025. 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