Week 4: International Framework of Sustainable Development

     For this week, we explored the International Framework of Sustainable Development which started in 1972 when the governments gathered in Stockholm to address the issue of global environmental needs, as well as to take part in the UN conference on the human environment. The major events such as the Kyoto Protocol and Rio de Janeiro Conference point to the growth of global awareness to balance environmental protection. 

    The interesting part that caught my attention is the political differences between developed and developing countries. Every country has its own challenges to environmental issues and not all of them have equal abilities to address them properly. For instance, wealthier or more developed countries tend to cause more pollution because of industrial activities and overconsumption. Malaysia, as a developing country, still struggles to adopt green practices due to limited resources. 

    Sejahtera, Malaysia’s sustainable development model highlights personal, environmental care, and societal well-being. We learned in this subject that Sejahtera promotes justice and harmony in both society and our environment. It makes us realize that it is not just about protecting the environment, but also creating a balanced and meaningful life for everyone living on this earth. 

All in all, I enjoyed this week’s lesson as I feel more responsible to contribute my role to sustainable development goals for a better future and generations.