Welcome to the Education for Sustainable Development Unit
At the Sejahtera Centre for Sustainability and Humanity, our Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) Unit is at the forefront of IIUM’s innovative approach to sustainability. IIUM has embarked on a transformative journey, showcasing a Malaysian model of higher education that integrates sustainable development issues with Maqasid Syariah as its foundation. This model aims to break the traditional ivory tower approach, fostering collaboration with industry, government, and the community through the quadruple helix model. Our vision is to humanise education by pioneering instructional leadership and embedding trust (amanah) into our teaching, research, and community engagement activities, all built on the Sejahtera framework.
Our Mission
IIUM’s mission is to nurture students as balanced and harmonious individuals (Insan Sejahtera), aligning with the Falsafah Pendidikan Kebangsaan’s values-based holistic education. Our curriculum is designed to provide a conducive learning environment (culture of Iqra’) and promote comprehensive excellence through the convergence of knowledge founded on Tawhid. Our research agenda is focused on innovation relevant to Maqasid al-Shariah and the global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), aiming to achieve mercy for all (Rahmatan lil ‘Alamin).