Managing Sustainable Development Goal 12 by University Students in Malaysia

Mohd Rizaimy Shaharudin; Natpatsaya Setthachotsombut; Lamphai Trakoonsanti; Siti Norida Wahab

doi:10.21834/e-bpj.v10iSI28.6954

Authors

Mohd Rizaimy Shaharudin Faculty of Business and Management, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Kedah Branch, 08400 Merbok, Kedah, Malaysia
Natpatsaya Setthachotsombut College of Logistics and Supply Chain, Suan Sunandha Rajabhat University, Nakhon Pathom, Thailand
Lamphai Trakoonsanti College of Logistics and Supply Chain, Suan Sunandha Rajabhat University, Nakhon Pathom, Thailand
Siti Norida Wahab Faculty of Business and Management, Universiti Teknologi MARA, 40450 Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21834/e-bpj.v10iSI28.6954

Keywords:

SDG, Goal 12, Student, Higher Education, Institutional

Abstract

This study aims to identify key factors contributing to the success of Sustainable Development Goal 12 (SDG12) projects, specifically focusing on responsible consumption and production, undertaken by students from Malaysian universities. Using a quantitative survey approach, the findings reveal that university support and student engagement significantly influence the success of these projects. The study highlights the crucial role of institutional support in fostering student engagement, which enhances students' contributions to sustainable development. By promoting student engagement through university support, institutions not only advance their sustainability objectives but also cultivate a generation of advocates capable of driving future change.

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