SUSTAINABLE SARAWAK WEBINAR SERIES 2023
(SSWS 2023) – Online
SSWS 2023 (Series 1): Thursday, 19 October 2023
SSWS 2023 (Series 2): Wednesday, 08 November 2023 Click to Register
BACKGROUND
Pustaka has been honored and entrusted by the YAB Premier of Sarawak, Datuk Patinggi Abang Haji Abdul Rahman Zohari Tun Abang Haji Openg to lead the awareness and advocacy initiatives of the government of Sarawak in line with SDG of the United Nations in February 2021. This trust is detailed out and approved by the YAB Premier of Sarawak in April 2021 implemented through working collaboratively in sustainable thinking with all entities such as government and private sectors, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), community leaders, students, and the public on their respective responsibilities towards SDG.
At Pustaka Negeri Sarawak, we firmly believe in the power of collaboration and knowledge sharing to drive positive change. As part of our commitment to SDGs advocacy and awareness program, we have collaborated with Emerald Publishing, World Catalyst Research Network, and the Management and Science University (MSU) to organize a series of Sustainable Sarawak Webinars aimed at fostering dialogues, raising awareness, and exploring innovative solutions to the pressing global challenges.
OBJECTIVES
- To raise awareness and promote a deeper understanding of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
- To facilitate collaboration and networking among diverse stakeholders committed to advancing the SDGs.
- To showcase and disseminate best practices and success stories from around the world related to SDG implementation.
THEME
Sustainable Sarawak Webinar Series 1 : Empowering Underserved Communities: Digital Health Literacy, Economic Integration, and AI Equity in Pursuit of the Sustainable Development Goals
Objectives
- Delve into the concept of "Digital Health Literacy Uplift" and understand how innovative strategies, including interactive games and smart agents, serve the essential needs of under-served communities.
- Understand the integration of digital health economics, using insights from Norway's journey, and its implications for sustainable health strategies.
- Analyze the interplay between AI solutions in digital health and their impact on equity issues, with a focus on the broader context of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Sustainable Sarawak Webinar Series 2 : Creating Age friendly Learning Environments: Best Practices, Innovations, and Supporting the SDGs
Objectives
- Examine the characteristics of age-friendly environments that support the SDGs.
- Analyze best practices and innovative approaches to creating learning spaces for older adults that contributes to sustainable development.
- Identify the potential benefits of age-friendly learning environments for promoting lifelong learning, enhancing the quality of life, and supporting the SDGs
SCHEDULE
Sustainable Sarawak Webinar Series 2 (Wednesday, 8 November 2023) | |
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| Time | Program |
| 1430 - 1445 | Introduction by moderator Professor Dr. Roy Rillera Marzo Director, World Catalyst Research Network, Sdn. Bhd. Department Head, Public Health, Management and Science University, Malaysia |
| 1445 - 1515 | TOPIC 1 (TITLE): Lifelong Education for Older Adults in Hong Kong Professor Dr. Ben Fong Director, Center for Ageing and Healthcare Management Research Associate Division Head of Science, Engineering, and Health Studies The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong |
| 1515 - 1545 | TOPIC 2 (TITLE): Extending Healthspan in Humans: Applying Knowledge from Longetivity Research Professor Dr. Brian Kennedy Director, Centre for Healthy Ageing Professor Departments of Biochemistry and Physiology National University of Singapore, Singapore |
| 1545 - 1615 | Live Q&A Session |
Moderator & Speakers
Moderator
Professor Dr. Roy Rillera Marzo
Director, World Catalyst Research Network, Sdn. Bhd.
Department Head, Public Health, Management and Science University, Malaysia
Speakers
Professor Dr. Stephen Chu
Fellow, Australian Institute of Digital Health (FAIDH), Australian Institute of Digital Health, Australia
Professor Dr. Adnan Kisa
Professor of Health Policy and Economics, School of Health Sciences, Kristiania University College, Norway
Professor Dr. Sarah Wamala Andersson
Health and Welfare Technology, Mälardalens University, Previous Director-General of the Swedish Public Health Agency, Sweden
Professor Dr. Muhd Siv Azhar Merican bin Abdullah
Director, Kajang General Hospital
Professor Dr. Ben Fong
Director, Center for Ageing and Healthcare Management Research, Associate Division Head of Science, Engineering, and Health Studies, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong
Professor Dr. Brian Kennedy
Distinguished Professor in the Departments of Biochemistry and Physiology, Yong Loo Lin, School of Medicine, National University Singapore
CONTACT US
Sustainable Sarawak Webinar Series 2023 (SSWS 2023) Secretariat
Pustaka Negeri Sarawak (Sarawak State Library)
Jalan Pustaka, Off Jalan Stadium
93050 Petra Jaya
Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia
Tel : +6082-449126
Fax : +6082-442834
HP : +6 013-8348284
Email : librarian@sarawak.gov.my
Portal : www.pustaka-sarawak.com