LCSBP Anual Report 2012/2013 by Universiti Teknologi Malaysia

ANNUAL REPORT 2012/2013 The Project for Development of Low Carbon Society Scenarios for Asian Regions

Year 2012/2013 Annual Report The Project for Development of Low Carbon Society Scenarios for Asian Regions The Team Editors Ho Chin Siong Yuzuru Matsuoka Teh Bor Tsong

Assistant Editors Azilah Mohamed Akil Tan Sie Ting Wong Wai Yoke Chau Loon Wai Muhammad Azahar Zikri Zahari

Contributors Koichi Okabe Maiko Suda Emiko Hatanaka

Published by UTM - Low Carbon Asia Research Center Room 317, Block B-11, Faculty of Built Environment, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, 81310 UTM Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia. Copyright ÂŠ 2013 Ho Chin Siong, Yuzuru Matsuoka and Teh Bor Tsong. All rights reserved. No part of this document may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopy, recording or any other information storage and retrieval system, without prior permission of the copyright owner. Graphic design by Nadzirah Jausus and Teh Bor Tsong Printed and bound in Malaysia

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CONTENTS

Contents II Foreword III Message IV Acknowledgement VI

1 Introduction

Technical Tour To Okayama 27 Education Technical Tour to Japan 28 Focus Group Discussions 29 SATREPS Meetings 31 Air Quality Survey 33 Seelong Landfill Survey 34 General Household Survey 35 Publications 36 Our Future Plan 44

Low Carbon Society in Asian Regions 3 Iskandar Malaysia at a Glance 4 The Project Development of Low Carbon Society Scenarios for Asia Regions 5 Counterparts & Sponsors 7 Our Research Groups 9 Organisation Structure 11 Our Core Values 12 2012/ 2013 overview 13 Media highlights 15 Milestones 17

3 Appendix Member Directory 47 Acronyms and Abbreviations 54 Photo Gallery 55

2 The Review of the Year 2012/2013 COP 18 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Exhibition 21 COP 18 - Press Conference 22 COP 18 - Side Event 23 The 3rd International Symposium 24 Official LCS BP Launching by Prime Minister 25 Future City Initiative 26

FOREWORD “UTM continuously plays its leading role in providing science and technology based research, studies, planning and innovative activities that support the development of Iskandar Malaysia as a sustainable metropolis of international standing” Prof.Ir Dr. Wahid bin Omar Vice Chancellor Universiti Teknologi Malaysia

In line with Malaysia’s commitment to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by up to 40% by 2020, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM)’s involvement in championing this international Low Carbon research project to promote Iskandar Malaysia as a model Low Carbon Society is highly applauded. The project gathers experts and researchers from multidisciplinary backgrounds to put forward innovative and creative solutions for creating a sustainable low carbon society in Iskandar Malaysia. This is one of the flagship projects reflecting UTM’s commitment towards sustainable development through its tagline: innovative  entrepreneurial global. I am very pleased to see this international project entitled “Project for Development of Low Carbon Society Scenarios for Asian Regions” positioned in UTM and supported by Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) in collaboration with Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST) under the “Science and Technology Research Partnership for Sustainable Development (SATREPS)”. The project involves capacity building of experts from Japan, Japan’s renowned institutions and researchers from UTM. Such cooperation provides opportunities to form a Regional highperformance Centres of Excellence (known as Hi-CoE in Malaysia) capable of harnessing expertise and consultation for the creation of Low Carbon Societies within the Asian Region. As a research university strategically located within the Iskandar Malaysia region, UTM continuously plays its leading role in providing science and technology based research, studies, planning and innovative activities that support the development of Iskandar Malaysia as a sustainable metropolis of international standing. Lastly , congratulations on the successful progression and achievement of the second fiscal year of the project and looking forward to seeing more fruitful outcomes in the near future!

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MESSAGE “The key success factor of development of Low carbon society lies in the effective consensus building of the major stakeholders such as policy makers, public at large and business community”. Prof. Ho Chin Siong Project Manager Universiti Teknologi Malaysia

On behalf of the research members from the project for "Development of Low Carbon Society Scenarios for Asian Regions“, it is my pleasure to present our annual report for the second fiscal year (June 2012 - March 2013). This progress report presented the success story of our research team on how we are meeting our research objectives outlined in in our Record of discussion (ROD). In the second fiscal year, with the joint-effort between researchers from Japan and Malaysia, we achieved great achievement by publishing the “Low Carbon Society Blueprint for Iskandar Malaysia” which received endorsement by the Prime Minister of Malaysia in December 2012. In addition, the team has also carried out exhibition and presentation at Side event at the 18th Conference of the Parties to the UNFCC (COP18). Besides, the team also organized symposiums and workshops allowed knowledge exchange, dialogues, and networking among the Low Carbon Asia researchers and policy makers in the global arena. Apart from the above, many researchers are also involved in technical tours of best practice projects and field works in Iskandar Malaysia and abroad. Being researchers and academicians, we have been actively involved in the publication of journal papers, reports and brochures. Overall we have made good progress in meeting our targets to outline the methodology to formulate LCS scenarios which is appropriate for Malaysian context and also setting up the research framework, research team, preparation of Low carbon actions, preliminary data collection and modeling work. We acknowledge there are still areas where we must improve the way in which we manage the budget and disseminate our research output, seeking to maximize results to the research community and implementation agencies. I would like to record my gratitude to Corporate Service and International Division of Economic Planning Unit Prime Minister’s Department, Ministry of Higher Education, Department of Town and Country Planning Peninsular Malaysia, Iskandar Regional Development Authority, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia and all researchers of Low Carbon Society scenarios of SATREPS project and Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) for the strong and solid support that has been extended throughout the fiscal year. Model building and capacity building are important milestones in this project; however the key success factor of development of Low carbon society lies in the effective consensus building of the major stakeholders such as policy makers, public at large and business community. Consensus building empowers the public involvement in ensuring the social inclusiveness and pragmatic proposals.

MESSAGE “During the accomplishment of this project, we received the support of many institutions and people than just the team members. ” Prof. Yuzuru Matsuoka Project Leader Kyoto University

Since the start of the project for "Development of Low Carbon Society Scenarios for Asian Regions", about two years has past. During this period, we have had a lot of progress. The dissemination of “Low Carbon Society Blueprint for Iskandar Malaysia 2025” during the 18th Conference of Parties (COP18) of UNFCC held in November, 2013, Doha, Qaṭar, is one of the examples. We have had progress meetings 6 times, conducted air quality monitoring, household survey, landfill survey and solid waste generation surveys. In this annual report, they are described one by one in detail. Now, the project is entering into the second stage, i.e. the stage of conceptual design to detailed design of LCS. Within the “12 Actions Toward Low Carbon Iskandar Malaysia” in the “Low Carbon Society Blueprint for Iskandar Malaysia 2025”, we proposed more than 250 programs, as potential and feasible measures for realizing low carbon Iskandar Malaysia. We are now concentrating our efforts to evaluate and assess quantitatively, with intensive discussion from comprehensive view points, with Iskandar Regional Development Authority (IRDA), and related local authorities. Another point we are now pouring our effort, is to evolve this Iskandar Malysia LCS activity, to more national-wise and Asian-wise movement. Of cause, it depends on the advance of the Iskandar story, but at least even now, several Asian national governments are now very much interested in the Iskandar LCS progress. Already, we held three times the international Low Carbon Society symposium for sharing our experience with Asian colleagues, as well as frequent visits to all over the world in order to demonstrate the project, and will continue them. During the accomplishment of this project, we received the support of many institutions and people than just the team members. I am very grateful to these supports and also expecting the continuation, hoping the activities of this project will support the realizing of sustainable and comfortable Asian Low Carbon Societies.

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Economic Planning Unit, Prime Ministerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Department, Malaysia Ministry of Higher Education, Malaysia Ministry of Science, Innovation and Technology, Malaysia Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment, Malaysia Ministry of Energy, Green Technology and Water, Malaysia Ministry of Housing and Local Government, Malaysia Department of Town and Country Planning Peninsular Malaysia, Malaysia Iskandar Regional Development Authority, Malaysia Johor State Government, Malaysia Malaysia Green Technology Corporation, Malaysia Embassy of Japan, Malaysia Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Malaysia

Ministry of the Environment, Japan Japan International Cooperation Agency, Japan Japan Science and Technology Agency, Japan Kyoto University, Japan Okayama University, Japan National Institute for Environmental Studies, Japan Institute for Global Environmental Strategies, Japan

We wish to acknowledge and thank to all individuals, departments, agencies and ministries mentioned here in giving their supports on The Project for Development of Low Carbon Society Scenarios for Asian Regions.

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“ We do not inherit the earth from our ancestors; we borrow it from our children ” - Chief Seattle -

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INTRODUCTION Low Carbon Society in Asian Regions Iskandar Malaysia at a Glance The Project Development of Low Carbon Society Scenarios For Asia Regions Counterparts & Sponsors Our Research Groups Organisation Structure Our Core Values Media Highlights 2012/2013 Overview Milestones

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Iskandar Malaysia at a Glance

West Malaysia

East Malaysia

Iskandar Malaysia (IM) is a visionary economic region in Johor that was established in 2005 as one of the catalyst development corridors to spur growth of the Malaysian economy. Covering an area of 221,634 hectares (2,216.3 km2), IM is the largest single development project ever to be undertaken within the Southeast Asia region. Strategically located at the southernmost tip of Mainland Asia to tap on a vast market of about 1 billion people within a 6-hour flight radius, IM is set to become an integrated global node that synergies with growth of the global City-state

of Singapore and Indonesia. To that end, it has been projected that population in IM will double from 1.5 million in 2005 to over 3 million by 2025, supported by a stable 7-8% annual GDP growth that is primarily driven by services and manufacturing. It is vital that the targeted strong growth is achieved while keeping IM’s carbon emission level at bay, inline with IM’s vision to be “A strong sustainable metropolis of international standing”.

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The Project Development of Low Carbon Society Scenarios For Asia Regions Project Background Being a region that encompasses half the humanity and is poised to double its world GDP share to 52% by 2050, Asia is witnessing transformative economic growth and sociopolitical change, and putting on forever greater global economic and strategic weight. In a world of increasing climatic uncertainty and resource constraint, a growing global footprint demands greater global responsibilities among Asian economies, particularly in promoting regional cooperation and taking ownership of the global economic and environmental agenda. It is in this light that the project of Development of Low Carbon Society Scenarios for Asian Regions is initiated under the auspices of SATREPS. A joint effort between Japan and Malaysia, the 5-year research program that commenced in July 2011 brings together a team of multidisciplinary researchers from Kyoto University, the National Institute for Environmental Studies (NIES), Okayama

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University and Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) with a view to defining Low Carbon Society (LCS) visions and crafting a road map towards LCS at the national and city-regional levels, in line with Malaysia’s voluntary commitment to reduce the country’s carbon intensity by 40% by year 2020 (based on 2005 levels). The research project begins with a pilot study of Iskandar Malaysia (IM), a “special economic region” located at the southernmost tip of Mainland Asia, that is poised to become a regional economic powerhouse by 2025. The project will showcase best practice in LCS for the Asian Regions and will therefore benefit not only IM and Malaysia, but also the Asian Regions. It will be a hands-on project where researchers and government officials of Asian countries work together in implementing research outputs within the cities or regions involved, leading to the eventual establishment of an Asian Low Carbon Society network.

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Output 1 : Methodology to create LCS scenarios which is appropriate for Malaysia is developed Output 2 : LCS scenarios are created and utilized for policy development in IM Output 3 : Co-benefit of LCS policies on air pollution and on recycling-based society is quantified in IM Output 4 : Organizational arrangement of UTM to conduct trainings on LCS scenarios for Malaysia and Asian countries is consolidated, and a network for LCS in Asia is established

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Counterparts & Sponsors UNIVERSITI TEKNOLOGI MALAYSIA (UTM) Established in 1904, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia(UTM) is the oldest public engineering and technological university in Malaysia. UTM is the Malaysia university partner for this research. The main campus is located in Johor Bahru, the southern city in Iskandar Malaysia. The university has been named as a Research University where their mission is to be an engine of growth of the nation.

ISKANDAR REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (IRDA) Iskandar Regional Development Authority (IRDA) is the statutory body that is responsible for the developments in Iskandar Malaysia. Their vision is to develop Iskandar Malaysia into a strong and sustainable metropolis of International standing. Iskandar Malaysia has been choose as the case study for the research which brings to active involvement of IRDA in the project.

KYOTO UNIVERSITY Kyoto University one of the university partner from Japan is the second oldest university in the country. Founded in 1897, the university has positioned itself in the one of the highest rank of the universities in Asia. Parallel to their mission in generating world-class knowledge, the university produces world-class researches including eight Nobel Prize laureates, two medalists and ne Gauss Prize.

OKAYAMA UNIVERSITY Okayama University is another university affiliates from Japan for this project. Founded in 1870, Okayama University is one of the largest universities in Japan. The main campus is located in Tsushima which is a suburbs areas. Currently, they have 11 faculties, seven graduate schools and one university affiliated institutes.

NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES (NIES) The National Institute for Environmental Studies (NIES) is one the counterparts from Japan. It was established in 1974 and became an Independent Administrative Institution in 2001. The institution strives to contribute to society through research that fosters and protects a healthy environment for present and future generations.

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Counterparts & Sponsors JAPAN INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION AGENCY (JICA) Japan International Cooperation Agency or also known as JICA was established in 2003 to an independence administrative institution. The vision of JICA is inclusive and dynamic development where it aims in assisting in promotion of the international cooperation as well as the sound development of Japanese and global economy by supporting the socioeconomic development, recovery or economic stability of developing regions

JAPAN SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY (JST) Japan Science and Technology Agency was establish in October 1996 with the merging of Japan Information Center of Science and Technology (JISCT) and Research Development Corporation of Japan(JRDC). The agency has been one of the main institution responsible for the implementation of science and technology policy in Japan. One of the planning of research and development strategy for the creation of innovation is center for Low Carbon Society Strategy (LCS). The objective of this center is to promote the application of science and technology to realize a sustainable “affluent low carbon society” conducive to the economic and social development of Japan.

SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH PARTNERSHIP FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM (SATREPS) Science and Technology Research Partnership for Sustainable Development (SATREPS) involves the collaboration between JST and JICA. SARTREPS is a Japanese government program that promotes international joint research targeting global issues. Projects of SARTREPS are expected to lead to outcomes with potential for practical utilization and to enhance research capacity in the developing countries all around the world

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Our Research Groups

The Development of Low Carbon Society Scenarios for Asian Regions Project necessarily involves a multiplicity of closely intertwined socio-economic, environmental, energy system, waste management, land use, transportation, and consensus building aspects. The pilot project in Iskandar Malaysia therefore comprises four major research groups that jointly and severally cover the above aspects, plus one scenario integration group that serves to synthesise t$he other groupsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; research outcomes into a coherent LCS vision and holistic roadmap for IM, which will be fed into the IMâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s LCS Blueprint.

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Our Research Groups Scenario Integration and Land Use Planning Scenario Integration and Land Use Planning Group studies the overall vision and roadmap towards lowcarbon society. The research output is to develop socioeconomic scenario based on future development goals. This needs to integrate outputs from other research groups by using integrated models.

Consensus Building and Education Consensus Building Group examines the implementation during/after the scenario studies. Public participation or consensus building is required when the policy-makers, researchers and stakeholders discuss and make the policies and actions. This group will develop the consensus building approach for LCS in Asian region.

Solid Waste Management Solid Waste Management Group conducts an empirical study on waste generation in Iskandar Malaysia, developing a model which simulates best solution for waste management in terms of 3R and GHG emission reduction.

Energy System Energy System Group investigates the energy system models based on the idea of dispersed power generation system, which assesses the potential of renewable energy and supply and demand management system such as smart grid.

Air Quality and Transport Air Quality & Transportation Group examines assessment of co-benefit of low-carbon measures, improvement of air quality. The research output will develop a detailed transport model as road transport is one of major sources of air pollutants and is expected to grow rapidly

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Organisation Structure Joint Coordinating Committee Federal Department of Town and Country Planning; Malaysia Green Technology Corporation; Iskandar Regional Development Authority; Ministry of Higher Education; Universiti Teknologi Malaysia; Japan International Cooperation Agency Observers Johor State Government; Economic Planning Unit ; Japan Science and Technology Agency; Embassy of Japan in Malaysia Malaysia Counterparts

Japan Counterparts

Universiti Teknologi Malaysia

Kyoto University Prof. Dr. Yuzuru Matsuoka

Project Advisor Prof. Ir. Dr. Wahid Omar

Okayama University Prof. Dr. Takeshi Fujiwara

Project Director Prof. Ir. Dr. Mohd Azraai Kassim

National Institute for Environmental Studies Dr. Junichi Fujino; Dr. Mikiko Kainuma

Project Manager Prof. Dr. Ho Chin Siong

Project Coordinator Mr. Okabe Koichi

Scenario Integration and Land Use Planning I. Prof. Dr. Ahmad Nazri Muhammad Ludin II. Prof. Dr. Mohd Hamdan Ahmad III. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mohd Ismail Abd Aziz IV. Dr. Kasturi Devi Sinniah V. Mr. Chau Loon Wai VI. Asst. Prof. Reina Kawase VII. Dr. Kei Gomi VIII. Dr. Janice Jeevamalar Simson IX. Ms. Miho Kamei

Solid Waste Management

i. Dr. Zainura Zainon Noor ii. Assoc. Prof. Dr Lee Chew Tin iii. Prof. Dr. Mohd Razman Salim

Consensus Building and Education

i. Prof. Dr. Ibrahim Ngah

i. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Haslenda Hashim

ii. Dr. Fatin Aliah Phang

ii. Dr. Shuichi Ashina

iii. Ms. Maiko Suda

iii. Dr. Diego Silva Herran

Air Quality and Transport

i. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mohammad Rafee Majid ii. Prof. Dr. Mohd Rashid Mohd Yusof iii. Dr. Muhammad Zaly Shah Muhammad Hussein iv. Assoc. Prof. Gakuji Kurata v. Mr. Gobi Krishna Sinnah

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Research Assistants Mr. Abdul Rahim Ramli Ms. Azilah Mohamed Akil Mr. Teh Bor Tsong Ms. Tan Sie Ting Mr. Malik Tassaduq Abbas Ms. Kang Chuen Siang Ms. Siti Nadzirah Othman Ms. Wong Wai Yoke Ms. Anis Syahira Zulkifli Ms. Nawal Shaharuddin Mr. Lim Jeng Shiun Mr. Muhamad Azahar Zikri Zahari

Ms. Yasmin Sofia Hussain Ms. Nurain Mohd Sith Mr. Phubalan Karunakaran Ms. Yuri Hayashi Ms. Siti Norbaizura Rejab Mr. Tomohito Hamada Mr. Hiroaki Obayashi

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Our Core Values Teamwork We work together as a team based on mutual respect and dignity to achieve a common goal and synergic result.

Integrity We are adherence to the moral, professional and ethical.

Growth We are passionate about constant improvement and innovation in respond to our ever changing environment.

Excellence & Efficiency We are committed to delivering outstanding performance and superior result.

Courageous We move forward into the unknown and beyond the past, with perseverance in the face of adversity and confidence in achieving target.

Sincerity We work with the quality or condition of being sincere; the intention is genuine, honest, and free from deception.

Relationship Building We continuously build long-term and mutually beneficial partnerships

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4th SATREPS Meeting

3rd SATREPS Meeting

Technical Tour to Okayama Incinerator and Eco-Town

3rd Low Carbon Asia International 5th Focus Group Discussion

3rd Focus Group Discussion

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Seelong Landfill Survey

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General LCS Household Survey

Consensus Building and Education Technical Tour to Japan

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Official LCS BP Launching by Prime Minister

Future City Iniatiative

Air Quality Survey

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COP 18 -Exhibition, Press Conference, Side Event, and Interview Session

6th SATREPS Meeting 5th SATREPS Meeting 14

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Milestones PROJECT OUTPUT 1.0 Methodology to create LCS scenarios which is appropriate for Malaysia is developed 1.1 Document the mission, function and role of LCS Research Centre in UTM and prepare its staffing and budget plan 1.2 Describe desirable socio-economic visions of Malaysia (and IM) in the future target year 1.3 Collect data on current socio-economic and environmental load emission and management information of Malaysia (and IM) 1.4 Develop a back-casting model to prepare policy roadmaps 1.5 Develop a technical manual to create LCS scenarios 1.6 Develop LCS scenario methodology with higher applicability and reality based on Output 2ď˝&#x17E;3 1.7 Outline of LCS vision in Malaysia by adopting the developed methodology (tools and technical manual)

2.0 LCS scenarios are created and utilized for policy development in IM 2.1 Carry out training workshop on LCS scenario creation for IRDA and JPBD staff in Japan and Malaysia 2.2 Create the LCS vision for IM by adopting the integrated model of socio-economic, disparity and GHG emission assessment 2.3 Develop detailed system of policies to implement LCS measures identified in Activity 2-2 and establish technical and socio-political quantitative information of each policy 2.4 Discuss the importance and necessity of low-carbon development of IM during the process of revising IM Comprehensive Development Plan 2.5 Set up an arrangement for discussion among concerned groups, private sector and civil society to undertake the policies based on the LCS scenario 2.6 Formulate Iskandar Malaysia LCS action plan to be implemented by IRDA 2.7 Revise IM blueprints of relevant areas on the basis of the IM LCS action plan formulated in activity 2-6

3.0 Co-benefit of LCS policies on air pollution and on recycling-based society is quantified in IM 3.1.1 Conduct the observation of air quality to clarify the current condition in IM 3.1.2 Estimate current air pollutant emissions in IM 3.1.3 Develop methodology to quantify impact on health by air pollutant in IM 3.1.4 Estimate the mitigation effect of impact on health of air pollution by LCS measures in IM 3.2.1 Conduct survey of current solid waste generation in residential and industrial sectors 3.2.2 Estimate future waste generation and GHG emissions from waste management in IM 3.2.3 Propose Solid waste management strategy which is appropriate in a low-carbon city in IM 3.3 Develop manual to quantify co-benefit of LCS measures

4.0 Organizational arrangement of UTM to conduct trainings on LCS scenarios for Malaysia and Asian countries is consolidated,and a network for LCS in Asia is established 4.1 Prepare UTM as a coordinating body, for capacity building of some researchers involved in the Project as trainers on LCS scenarios, through the activities from 1-1 to 3-3 4.2 Carry out trainings continuously on LCS scenarios for researchers and government officers of Malaysia and Asian countries in LCS Research Centre in UTM as well as in Japan 4.3 Transmit and share information of research and trainings on LCS scenarios among researchers and government officers in Asian countries

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The Review of the Year 2012/2013 COP 18 The 3rd International Symposium Official LCS BP Launching by Prime Minister Future City Initiative Technical Tour to Okayama Education Technical Tour to Japan Focus Group Discussions SATREPS Meetings Air Quality Survey Seelong Landfill Survey General Household Survey Publications Our Future Plan

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COP 18 DOHA,2012 COP 18 - Exhibition Date

26th November 2012 – 7th December 2012

Venue

Exhibit Booth No. 175, Qatar National Convention Centre, Doha, Qatar

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Prof. Dr. Ho Chin Siong Prof. Ir. Dr. Mohd Azraai Kasim Mr. Boyd D Jouman Mr. Chaw Loon Wai Mr. Koichi Okabe 40 - 50 persons per day

Visitors

In this conference, UTM was the only university from Malaysia to register as a member of observers and civil societies of UNFCCC. UTM participation in this event provides opportunity for UTM as premier university in research on sustainability and environmental engineering showcasing the research work on Low carbon society scenarios and climate change initiatives. The research team, Project for Development of Low Carbon Society Scenarios for Asian Regions, had carry up exhibition on “Summary of Policymakers (SPM) of Low Carbon Society Blueprint for Iskandar Malaysia 2025”. During the 2 weeks period, UTM delivered 400 hardcopy of SPM, 650 paper holders, 650 project pamphlets and 650 Card USB which includes softcopy of SPM to the visitors. It was also a momentum that YB Dato' Seri Douglas Unggah Embas, Minister of Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment and all senior officials in the Ministry visited UTM booth and shared performance of the Project.

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COP 18 DOHA,2012 COP 18 - Press Conference Date

26th November 2012 – 7th December 2012

Venue

Exhibit Booth No. 175, Qatar National Convention Centre, Doha, Qatar

Delegates

Prof. Dr. Ho Chin Siong Prof. Ir. Dr. Mohd Azraai Kasim Mr. Kyosuke Inada Dr. Junichi Fujino Datuk Ismail Ibrahim About 100 persons

Visitors

Datuk Ismail Ibrahim, CEO of Iskandar Regional Development Authority (IRDA) has officially announce the launching of “Summary for Policymakers (SPM) of Low Carbon Society Blueprint for Iskandar Malaysia 2025”. This is the first regional blueprint in the ASEAN Region focusing on Low Carbon Society, showcasing Iskandar Malaysia, a fast-developing economic region in Malaysia, being planned on green economic growth. The launching of Blueprint shows the Malaysian government commitment and the concrete actions that can be taken at local urban level to achieve the voluntary 40% reduction of emission intensity pledged by Malaysian Government in COP15 in 2009. In this event, Prof Ir Mohd Azraai Kassim, Deputy Vice Chancellor UTM, Dr Junichi Fujino of NIES, Mr. Kyosuke Iada of JICA underlined the collaborative efforts made between science and policy, and between Malaysia and Japan.

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COP 18 DOHA,2012 COP 18 - Side Event Date Time Venue Chairpeson Speakers

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In addition to the exhibition, UTM together with NIES, Japan jointly organized a side event entitled “Low Carbon Actions in Asia – Modeling to Bridge Science and Policy” on 30th November 2012 at Side Event Room 6, COP18 Event hall. Approximately 150 participants from more than 10 countries attended this event. In this event, Prof. Ir. Dr. Mohd Azraai Kassim, Deputy Vice Chancellor UTM and Dr. Hideyuki Shimizu, Manager of International Coordination Office Planning Department of NIES gave the opening remarks and followed by two keynotes presentation. Datuk Ismail Ibrahim, CEO of IRDA introduced “Summary for Policymakers of Low Carbon Society Blueprint for Iskandar Malaysia 2025” which was just launched in the press conference in the same day. Dr. Kanuma Mikiko of NIES overviewed Ten Actions toward Low Carbon Asia. Prof. Dr. Ho Chin Siong of UTM discussed on the UTM collaborative research work with Japan counterparts and Iskandar Malaysia Development Authority (IRDA) can contribute to Low Carbon regional

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30th December 2012 1130 - 1300 Convention Centre Dr. Junichi Fujino Datuk Ismail Ibrahim Dr. Ryotaro Yatsu Mr Kyosuke Inada Dr Mikiko Kainuma Prof. Dr. Ho Chin Siong Dr. Shuzo Nishioka Mr Omairi Hashim Dr Jiang Kejun Prof. P. R. Shukla About 150 persons

development in Malaysia. This 90-minute session of side event ended with panel discussion on the roles of implementing agencies and policy makers and also challenges of Low Carbon Society development in Asia.

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THE 3RD INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM The 3rd Low Carbon International Symposium Date Time Venue Opening By Participants

9th July 2012 0800 - 1730 Puteri Pacific Hotel, Johor Bahru, Malaysia Y.B. Datuk Hoo Seong Chang 120-130 persons

The one day symposium on â&#x20AC;&#x153;Low-carbon Asia Research Projectâ&#x20AC;? was held on 9th July 2012 in Iskandar Malaysia, Johor Bahru. The event was a follow-up to the previous first and second symposium held in July and October 2011. The symposium was conducted in three sections, the first two sections shared the latest Low Carbon Society and green growth science and technology and climate change in Malaysia and the updates from Iskandar Malaysia towards a Low Carbon Society. The third section was a dialogue among representatives from countries such as Thailand, Vietnam, Japan, and Malaysia. An interactive panel discussion and floor session between policy-makers and researchers as well as participants provided a platform to understand the current development of low carbon and climate change over the region.

Objectives 1. To promote knowledge sharing and enhance knowledge on LCS studies among researchers in Asia. 2. To encourage dialogues between researchers and policy makers. 3. To exchange views on feasibility of establishing an independent, autonomous, and long-lasting research network in Asia.

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LCS BLUEPRINT OFFICIAL LAUNCHING Official LCS Blueprint Launching By Prime Minister

PUTRAJAYA: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak believed the newly launched Iskandar Malaysia Low Carbon Society (LCS) Blueprint has the potential to attract more interest among investors at Iskandar Malaysia as an investment destination. The prime minister had endorsed the launch of the LCS blueprint at the 13th Iskandar Regional Development Authority (IRDA) members of authorities (MoA) meeting here today. "Today, the MoA members endorsed the launch of LCS blueprint and we believe this effort has reinforced the investor value proposition of Iskandar Malaysia and would certainly spur the interest and attraction of even more investments into Malaysia," said Najib.The blueprint, which was launched at the 18th session of the Conference of parties (COP18) in Doha on Nov 30, has outlined 12point execution plan to lower Iskandar Malaysia's carbon intensity emissions by 50 per cent once it reaches maturity in 2025.

Date

11th December 2012

Time

0800 - 1730

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Putrajaya, Malaysia

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Prime Minister Najib Tun Razak

Such an initiative has brought together a team of multidisciplinary local and foreign researchers from Kyoto University, the National Institute of Environmental Studies of Okayama University and Universiti Teknologi Malaysia with a view to defining LCS visions and crafting a road map towards LCS at the national and city-regional level.This is in line with the country's voluntary commitment to reduce its carbon intensity by up to 40 per cent within eight years (based on 2005 levels) and the research project began with a pilot study of Iskandar Malaysia. IRDA chief executive, Datuk Ismail Ibrahim said the 12 actions outlined in the blueprint would start being implemented in the first quarter of 2013.Through the LCS research project (20112015), the Malaysia and Japanese research teams have come up with substantial research findings that IRDA has now interpreted into policies that can be implemented-policies and proposals that are both workable and bankable. Source : www.nst.com.my 11 December 2012

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FUTURE CITY INITIATIVE “Futurecity” Initiative, Jica Training and Dialogue Program Date Time

11th – 20th February 2013 0900-1700

Venue

Yokohama City, Shimokawa Town, Hokkaido, Japan Chau Loon Wai (UTM), Engku Ahmad Kamel Engku Taib (IRDA), Dr. Alias Rameli (JPBDSM)

Delegates

Due to the progress achieved by Malaysia (especially through UTM’s research on Iskandar Malaysia’s Low Carbon Society Blueprint, led by Professor Dr. Ho Chin Siong), the Malaysian Delegation (Chau Loon Wai from UTM, Engku Ahmad Kamel Engku Taib from IRDA, Dr. Alias Rameli from JPBDSM) have been invited to a high-level meeting with Mr. Toshio Kato, Secretary General of the Regional Revitalization Bureau, Cabinet Secretariat, Government of Japan. The seminar took 8 days, started on 11th February 2013 until 19th February 2013. A high-level formal “FutureCity” framework needs to be established in Malaysia involving the Cabinet of Ministers to ensure the prestige of cities to be selected as “FutureCity”, following which a concrete selection framework (involving clear selection criteria, selection process and timeline) and selection panel need to be set up. Close communication between the Malaysian and Japanese sides need to be established and maintained for mutual learning and for potential formation of a global “FutureCity” network.

Outcome This seminar has gave us a very clear idea about the “FutureCity” Initiative, which is very likely the next big thing in urban and regional planning; the idea is catching up and spreading fast around the world with Japan being at the forefront. More than that, we`re also able to obtained a clear direction towards establishing a Malaysia “FutureCity” Initiative with collaboration with JPBDSM and IRDA : The Malaysian team has in fact discussed the action plan towards launching the Malaysian “FutureCity” Initiative at the 2013 World Town Planning Day in November 2013 and recommending Iskandar Malaysia to be the first formal “Future City” in Malaysia; Progress and achievement of the IMLCSBP 2025 project which is led by UTM’s FAB (Project Leader: Prof. Dr. Ho Chin Siong) has been shared with many participants and agencies in Japan, with copies of the IMLCSBP 2025 SPM distributed to participants and officials from the OECD, Japan Ministry of Environment, Japan Government’s Cabinet Secretariat, UN-ECLAC and government agencies responsible for urban planning and governance from various countries.

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TECHNICAL TOUR ,OKAYAMA Technical Tour to Okayama city, Japan Date Time Venue

Participants

In conjunction with 3rd SATREPS meeting in Japan, the members of LCS team had an opportunity to visit the Okayama-City East Clean Center and the Okayama Eco-Town at Kurashiki-Mizushima Area, Okayama , Japan. The purpose of visit is to have an insight on management, operating system and technology of the facility as well as the solid waste management in Okayama city which consider one of the best practice of solid waste management in Japan. The industrial visit began with visit to the Okayama-City East Clean Center is fully continuous combustion-type incineration facilities equipped with fluidized-bed furnace, bagfilters and a denitrating reaction tower, ashmelting equipment and other state-of-the-art equipment, in order to pay greatest possible consideration to environmental protection and pollution. Besides, the facilities also utilized the generated heat by incineration of refuse to trigeneration concept which included air conditioning cooling, hot waster supplying, and electric power generation.

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12nd April 2012 10am -5pm Okayama City East Clean Center and Kurashiki City, Japan 20 research assistants 10 research students

The visit continues to the The Okayama EcoTown at Kurashiki-Mizushima Area. The EcoTown is a co-operate plan by Mizushima Ecoworks Co., Ltd., Recycling Management Japan, INC and Okayama Prefectural Environmental Conservation Corporation. The Eco-town established a resource recycling-based society with zero emission of wastes by recycling general waste from Kurashiki-city, etc, and industrial waste from the Mizushima Industrial Complex by the â&#x20AC;&#x153;thermo-select methodâ&#x20AC;? gasification and melt treatment system. The final refuse from thermal treatment of waste and the sewage sludge form sewage operation will be disposed at Mizushima Disposal Site.

Outcome The industrial visit to Okayama-City had not only educate the LCS team on appropriate manner for waste disposal and sustainable waste management, but also allow research to obtain many real data for the need of LCS research study.

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EDUCATION TECHNICAL TOUR , JAPAN Consensus Building and Education Technical Tour to Japan Date

8th â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 15th September2012

Time Venue

0900-1700 Kyoto, Japan ; Tokyo, Japan 1 State Education Department Officer 4 Researchers 1 research assistants

Participants

This technical visit aims to understand how LCS and 3R awareness programs and education among school student and public communities were implemented in Japan, to identify effectiveness and factors of LCS and 3R programs implemented successfully in schools and communities and to compare the programs, facilities, policies and issues between Japan and Malaysia in implementing LCS and 3R in schools and public. Participants visited Ministry of the Environment Japan, JST LCS center, Tama City Board of Education, Shinjuku Eco Gallery, Miyako Ecology Center, Minamitsu Rumaki primary school (UNESCO school), Suzaku Daihachi (primary) School and Oyake kindergarten. Through seminars, discussion sessions, visits to galleries and observation at schools, the participants shared knowledge with experts from environment and education sectors, researchers, volunteers from NGOs, principals, teachers as well as students from university.

Outcome It was identified that the success factors in community programs include sufficient budget allocated, high awareness among leaders, and effective communication strategies to the public. Environmental education in school are successful due to top-down approach with policies in place and leaders with high awareness as well as decentralized administration education system. Two important factors supporting the success of programs are emphasis on capacity building and practice of plan-do-check-act (PDCA) cycle. Future plans for IM discussed among participants post visit include comparing programs, facilities, policies and issues between Japan and Malaysia in implementing LCS and 3R to schools and public to identify gaps; refining LCS blueprint to include best practices learned; identifying schools for UNESCO Associate School certification; introducing Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Ecolife Challenge project; and developing a road map for community towards LCS.

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FOCUS GROUP DISCUSSIONS

In ensuring effective implementation and social inclusiveness, empowering the local community through public engagement in the policy making process is vital. We strongly believe that for any success development, the society itself is a critical factor. Every single policy design needs to gain residentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; consent as these plans will affect their lifestyle: how they work, live and play. Therefore, focus group discussion (FGD) is an important component which always been considered during the creation of comprehensive low carbon society policies in Iskandar Malaysia. Subsequent to the positive feedbacks from the two series of FGDs on year 2011, we were organizing additional four FGDs in this year. The 3rd and 4th focus group discussions have been arranged to obtain agreement and build consensus with IRDA and 150 stakeholders from public and private sectors on the formation of 12 LCS policy actions for Iskandar Malaysia. The program started with an introduction on the background of low carbon Iskandar Malaysia to stakeholders.

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Followed by the group discussion, where stakeholders were assembled according to six different clusters with six themes namely, 1)transportation; 2)economy and institutional framework; 3)social development; 4)urban planning; 5)building and energy and 6)waste management. Participants were free to choose any cluster based on their preference. The discussion of each group was supported by facilitators and assistants. The next 5th and 6th focus group discussions were organized to invite the suggestions and comments from the governmental agencies and private agencies (different groups from the 1st â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 4th FGDs) on LCS policy plan for Iskandar Malaysia. A talk had been given to the participants explaining the research area, main objectives, targets, involved research teams, research output, project framework, project organization, previous programs and events, modeling, potential mitigation, current progress and the structure of the blueprint to enhance their understandings of the low carbon project in Iskandar Malaysia. The participations were then divided into several groups to discuss on the 12 LCS Actions according to their expertise.

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Outcome The suggestions and feedbacks from the focus group discussions is essential in the process of policymaking for Iskandar Malaysia low carbon society blueprint. The discussions focus on the view of stakeholders and agencies towards various carbon mitigation policies, their significance, feasibility, priority, the implementing agency and source of financial support, as well as obtaining mutual understanding and information sharing from them. Suggestions and valuable comments received from IRDA, various stakeholders of government and private agencies were collected and incorporated into the low carbon society blueprint. Consensus building and public participation are very vital in ensuring feasibility implementation of low carbon measures in Iskandar Malaysia.

Focus Group Discussions Date

Time

Venue

Participants

3rd FGD - 26th April 2012 4th FGD (2nd May 2012) 5th FGD (6th September 2012) 6th FGD (7th September 2012) 3rd FGD - 0900 - 1300 4th FGD - 0900 - 1630 5th FGD - 0900 - 1730 6th FGD - 0900 - 1230 Puteri Pacific Hotel and Mutiara Hotel, Johor Bahru, Malaysia Agencies Government and private sectorals Non Governmental Organisations (NGOs)

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SATREPS MEETINGS

In the year of 2012, research teams fully committed themselves to compile “Low Carbon Society Blueprint (LCSBP) for Iskandar Malaysia 2025 (LCBP)” and “Summary for Policymakers (SPM) of LCSBP. The Progress Meetings were the opportunity to meet all researchers from UTM, Kyoto University, Okayama University and National Institute for Environmental Studies (NIES) , see the progress of compilation, share projection figures and confirm next steps forward. We also invite staffs of IRDA so as to share the progress of those documents and receive feedback from them. In the progress meeting, each research groups presented progress and results of research activities as well, and discuss how to solve any obstacles faced and share future activities.

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Time Venue

Participants

3rd SATREPS Meeting (10/4/2012 - 13/4/2012) 4th SATREPS Meeting (6/7/2012) 5th SATREPS meeting (5/11/2012) 6th SATREPS Meeting (25/1/2013) 9am - 5pm Faculty of Built Environment, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia. Graduate School of Engineering, Kyoto University. Agencies Government and private sectorals Non Governmental Organisations (NGOs)

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AIR QUALITY SURVEY Air Quality Survey Date Time Venue

Participants

Generally, air quality survey categorized to three types of survey including office, roadside and household survey. The purpose of this survey is to (i) identify the average indoor and outdoor air quality concentration in Iskandar Malaysia; (ii) to identify the indoor/outdoor air quality ratio for several indoor environment, such as residential, office and school; (iii) to obtain the monitoring data for evaluating the indoor exposure model; and (iv) to evaluate the roadside diffusion model. There are three equipments had been used in order to achieve the precision of the data. The application of micro environment model is being used to collect the data for household and office. This collected data are used to estimate the human exposure to indoor air pollution in Iskandar Malaysia.

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16th October 2012 - 9th November 2012 0700 - 1700 Jalan Skudai;near Danga Bay;near Tun Aminah, Salleh Perang’s Office Building, Majlis Perbandaran Johor Bahru Tengah’s Office Building, Majlis Bandaraya Johor Bahru’s Office Building, Random Household in Iskandar Malaysia Assoc. Prof. Gakuji Kurata Ms. Minna Guo Mr. Naoya Kuramoto Mr. Muhammad Azahar Zikri bin Zahari Dr. Mohammad Rafee Majid

Whether three locations had been identified to collect the data for roadside. Each location are located on the side of high volume’s road. The data collected are used to measure the roadside’s exposure of carbon related.

Outcome The pilot survey was complete. The data had been analyzed and evaluated using the indoor exposure model and the roadside diffusion model.

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SEELONG LANDFILL SURVEY Seelong Landfill Survey Date

6th, 7th and 8th June 2012

Venue

Seelong Environmental Centre (Sanitary Landfill), Transfer station

Participants

Prof. Fujiwara Takeshi Ms. Siti Nurbaizura Rejab Ms. Tan Sie Ting Ms. Siti Nadzirah Othman Mr. The Bor Tsong Ms. Nawal Sharahuddin And other SWM Team members

The survey is carried out as part of SATREPS Development of Low Carbon Society Scenarios for Asian Regions, finding better ways for sustainable waste management in Iskandar Malaysia. The landfill investigation involved researchers from Okayama University and Universiti Teknologi Malaysia. The team was receiving strong supports by Southern Waste Management (SWM) Environment Sdn. Bhd., waste management concessionaire for southern region of Malaysia (includes Iskandar Malaysia). The survey was carried out with the following objectives: 1. 2. 3. 4.

To identify physical composition of municipal solid waste (MSW) To estimate the characterization of waste by consumption type. To capture amount of recyclable material in the generated waste. To understand characteristic of Malaysia waste in term of moisture, combustible and ash contents through laboratory test To plan an alternative solid waste management that meets the characteristic of generated waste

Waste examination begins by sampling 120kg of MSW from a ton of total waste through quartering method. The 120kg sample MSW was then manually sorting into 12 categories of waste composition. Some of these waste samples were brought back to the laboratory for detail analysis. The result indicates organic content of MSW is large in particular of food and paper waste. In addition, the MSW is quite wet that would lead to difficulty of combustion. Furthermore, the team found a large portion of the MSW which can be recycled and reused prior to the disposal. These scientific information will be apply in the low carbon society policymaking for Iskandar Maysia.

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GENERAL LCS HOUSEHOLD SURVEY General Household Survey

General household survey was held for about two weeks time to collect the basic information (household lifestyle, energy consumption, waste management, travel pattern and environment awareness) among residents in Iskandar Malaysia. It aims to create a scientific baseline data for greenhouse gas emission inventory. Besides, these information helps researchers to understand the existing behavioral pattern of communities in Iskadnar Malaysia for the better design of low carbon society blueprint. More than a thousand household samples of survey were conducted across the 36 neighbourhoods of five municipalities (Johor Bahru, Johor Bahru Tengah, Pasir Gudang, Kulaijaya and Pontian) and flagships (Johor Bahru City Centre, Nusajaya, Western Gate Development, Eastern Gate Development and Senai - Skudai) which are all within Iskandar Malaysia region. It is a comprehensive study take accounts of various ethnics, different income level, housing density and urban - suburb - country area.

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Date

28th June â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 13th July 2012

Time

0800am -1700pm

Venue

Five Flagship of Iskandar Malaysia , Johor Bahru, Malaysia

Outcome The completed questionnaires were currently coded for data entry. To date a huge database is created and analysis is on-going. We are expecting the complete result publication on the early year of 2014.

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PUBLICATIONS As a research center, we are actively and continuously involve ourselves on various publications to disseminate and contribute new knowledge and innovative solutions for the green growth and low carbon society development in Iskandar Malaysia as well as Asia regions. We are much emphasis (i) book and journal paper on this fiscal year, with a total of 43 items have been published. It is an increase of 150% as compared to previous fiscal year. In the meanwhile, we are trying to keep up the number of (ii) Conference, Forum and Symposium and (iii) Report, Brochure, Booklet and Poster.

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Book and Journal A. Yuniarto, Z.Z. Noor, Z. Ujang, G.Olsson, A. Aris and T. Hadibarata. (2013) Bio-fouling Reducers for Improving the Performance of an Aerobic Submerged Membrane Bioreactor Treating Palm Oil Mill Effluent Anwar, J. Haslenda, H., Ramli, M. (2012) Short note: Effects of Fluidisation Number and Total Air Factor on the Combustion of Municipal Solid Waste of High Moisture Content in a Fluidised Bed. Applied Thermal Engineering, 2012, Vol. 36 pp 403-405. Benhelal, E., G.R. Zahedi, H. Hashim.(2012) A Novel Design for Green and Economical Cement Manufacturing. Journal of Cleaner Production, 2012, 22 (2), pp 60-66. H. Afzan, H. Hashim. (2013) Simulation Based Programming for Optimization of Large Scale Rain Water Harvesting System: Malaysia Case Study. Resource, Conservation and Recycling, 2013.

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PUBLICATIONS Ho, C. S., et al. (2012) Low carbon Urban Development Strategy in Malaysia The Case of Iskandar Malaysia Development Corridor, Habitat International (2012), I : 10.1016 / j . habitatint. 2011. 12.018018 Habitat International. A Journal for the Study of Human Settlements Ho Chin Siong, Ibrahim Ngah, and Abdul-Azeez Isiaka Adeyemi. (2012) "Climate Change and Poverty in Malaysia: Challenges and Propects," Regional Development Dialogue (RDD) 32 (2:2011):66-80. UNCRD Nagoya Japan. Ho, W.S., Hashim, H., Hassim, M. H., Muis, Z. A., Shamsuddin, N. L. M. (2011) Design of Distributed Energy System through Electric System Cascade Analysis (ESCA). Applied Energy, 2012, 99, pp 309– 315 J.S. Lim, Manan, Z. A, H. Hashim. (2012) Towards an Integrated, Resource-Efficient Rice Mill Complex, Resource Conservation and Recycling, 2013, 75: 41 – 51. J.S. Lim, H. Hashim, Manan, Z. A, S. R. Wan Alwi. (2012) Optimal design of a rice mill utility system with rice husk logistic network, Industrial Eng. Chem. Res . 2012, 51 (1), pp 362–373. J.S. Lim, Manan, Z. A, H. Hashim, S. R. Wan Alwi (2012) A Review on Biomass Utilisation from Rice Industry as a Source of Renewable. Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, 2012, 16 (5), pp 3084–3094. J.S. Lim, Manan, Z. A, H. Hashim, S. R. Wan Alwi (2013) A Multi-period Model for Optimal Planning of an Integrated, Resource Efficient Rice Mill. Computers and Chemical Engineering, 2013, 52: 75-89. Janice J. Simson, Ho Chin Siong, Kei Gomi, Yuzuru Matsuoka (2013) Planning Sustainable Development in Malaysia by Incorporating the Concept of Low Carbon Society, Journal of Civil Engineering and Architecture, in press. Kanniah, K.D., Beringer, J., Hutley, L.B (2012) Control Of Atmospheric Particles on Diffuse Radiation and Terrestrial Plant Productivity: A Review, Progress in Physical Geography, Vol. 36 (2), pp. 210 – 238 Kasturi Devi Kanniah, Kian Pang Tan and Cracknell, A.P. (2012) UK DMC-2 Satellite Data for Deriving Biophysical Parameters of Oil Palm Trees in Malaysia, 2011 IEEE International Geoscience & Remote Sensing Symposium, July 22-27, 2012, Munich, Germany, page 6569-6572 (ISI Cited) UTM-Low Carbon Asia Research Center (2012) Low Carbon Society Blueprint for Iskandar Malaysia 2025 Summary for Policymakers. Johor Bahru: UTM-Low Carbon Asia Research Center (ISBN 978967-11889-0-3) M. Kainuma, K. Miwa, T. Ehara, O. Akashi and Y. Asayama (2013) A Low-Carbon Society: Global Visions, Pathways, and Challenges. Climate Policy, Vol. 13, Supplement 01, S5-S21. M. Kainuma, P.R.Shukla, and K.Jiang (2012) Framing and Modeling of a Low Carbon Society: An Overview. Energy Economics, Vol. 34, Supplement 3, S316 S324.

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PUBLICATIONS Mehdi Moeinaddini, Zohreh Asadi-Shekari, and Muhammad Zaly Shah (2013) The Relationship Between Urban Structure and Travel Behavior: Challenges and Practices. Journal of Land Use, Mobility and Environment. 2013. 5 (3). Pp. 47-63. Mehdi Moeinaddini, Zohreh Asadi-Shekari, and Muhammad Zaly Shah (2013) The Effectiveness of Private Motorized Trips Indicators in Reducing Car Usage. International Journal for Traffic and Transport Engineering. 2013. 2(4). Pp 347-358. Mehdi Moeinaddini, Zohreh Asadi-Shekari, Che Ros Ismail and Muhammad Zaly Shah (2013) A Practical Method for Evaluating Parking Area Level of Service. Land Use Policy. Vol 33. July 2013. Pp. 1-10. Mohd Fadhil Md Din, Hazlini Dzinun, Ponraj Mohanadoss, Shreshivadasan Chelliapan, Zainura Zainon Noor, Dilshan Remaz Ossen, and Kenzo Iwao (2012) Investigation of Heat Impact Behavior on Exterior Wall Surface of Building Material at Urban City Area. Mohd Fadhil Md Din, Hazlini Dzinun, Ponraj Mohanadoss, Shreshivadasan Chelliapan, Zainura Zainon Noor, Dilshan Remaz Ossen, and Kenzo Iwao (2012) Investigation of Thermal Effect on Exterior Wall Surface of Building Material at Urban City Area. N.S.A. Mutamim, Z.Z. Noor, M. A. Abu Hassan (2012) Application of Membrane Bioreactor Technology in High-Strength Industrial Wastewater: A Performance Review. R. Yusof, Z.Z. Noor, M. A. Abu Hassan (2012) Methane Emission by Sectors: A Comprehensive Review of Emission Sources and Mitigation Methods R. Yusof, Z.Z. Noor, M. A. Abu Hassan (2012) Greenhouse Gas Emissions: Quantifying Methane Emissions from Livestock. Reina Kawase, Yuzuru Matsuoka (2013) Global GHG 50% Reduction and Its Feasibility in Asia, Global Environmental Research, Vol.17, No.1, 11-18, 2013 S.A. Ariffin Kashinath, Z.A. Manan, Haslenda, H., S.R. Wan Alwi (2012) Design of Green Diesel from Biofuels using Computer Aided Technique. Computer and Chemical Engineering. 2012, 41, pp 88â&#x20AC;&#x201C;92 S.N. Othman, Z.Z. Noor, A.H. Abba, R. Yusuf, M.A. Abu Hassan (2012) Review on Life Cycle Assessment Studies of Integrated Solid Waste Management in Asian Countries.

S.Y. Sayid Abdullah, M.A, A. Hassan, Z.Z. Noor, A. Aris (2012) Fenton and Photofenton Oxidation of Sulfidic Spent Caustic: A Comparison Study based on Statistical Analysis. Sabeen Qureshi and CS HO (2012) Planning Sustainable Neighbourhood to Combat Climate change -The Case Study of Putrajaya , Soandrel Vol V 2012 Saeed, Anwar, J. H. Hashim (2012) Economic and Environmental Benefits of Landfill Gas from Municipal Solid Waste in Malaysia, Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, 2012, 16 (5), pp 2907â&#x20AC;&#x201C;2912 38

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PUBLICATIONS Shinichiro Fujimori, Toshihiko Masui, Yuzuru Matsuoka (2013) Global Low-Carbon Society Scenario Analysis based on Two Representative Socioeconomic Scenarios, Global Environmental Research, Vol.17, No.1, 79-87, 2013. Tan K.P., Kanniah, K.D., and Cracknell, A.P (2012) A Review of Remote Sensing based Productivity Models and Their Suitability for Studying Oil Palm Productivity in Tropical Regions, Progress in Physical Geography. Vol. 39 (5), page 655-679. Tiew B.J., M. Shuhaimi, H. Hashim (2012) Carbon Emission Reduction Targeting Through Process Integration and Fuel Switching with Mathematical Modelling. Applied Energy. In press, 2012. Yuri Hayashi, Janice Simson, Kei Gomi, Yuzuru Matsuoka (2012) A Study on Implementation of Green City Policy in Putrajaya, Malaysia. Journal of Japan Society of Civil Engineers, Ser. G (Environmental Research), Vol.68, No.6, (Environmental Systems Research Vol.40), II_419-II_430, Wakayama University, Wakayama Yuzuru Matsuoka, Mikiko Kaimuna , Junichi Fujino, Tomoki Ehara, (2013) How to Approach Asian Low-Carbon Societies, Global Environmental Research, Vol.17, No.1, 3-10, 2013 W.S. Ho, H. Hashim (2013) Electric System Cascade Analysis (ESCA): Solar PV System. International Journal of Electrical Power and Energy Systems, 2013, 481-486 W.S. Ho, H.Y. Chin, K.C. Wong, Z.A. Muis, H. Hashim. Grid-Connected Distributed Energy Generation System Planning And Scheduling. Desalination and Water Treatment, 2013. In press W. S. Ho, J.S.Lim, H. Hashim, Jiri Klemes, (2012) Combined Design and Load Shifting for Distributed Energy System, Clean Techn Environ Policy, 2013, 15:433â&#x20AC;&#x201C;444DOI 10.1007/s10098-013-0617-3 W. S. Ho, H. Hashim, (2012) Integrated Biomass Power Plant and Storage for Peak Load Management, Computers Aided Chemical Engineering, Vol. 31, 2012, pp 1000â&#x20AC;&#x201C;1004 Zohreh Asadi-Shekari, Mehdi Moeinaddini, and Muhammad Zaly Shah (2013) A Disabled Pedestrian Level of Service Method for Evaluating and Promoting Inclusive Walking Facilities on Urban Streets. Journal of Transportation Engineering. 2013. 139 (2). Pp 181-192.

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PUBLICATIONS Conference, Forum and Symposium Chau, L.W.; Ho, C.S. and Choo, H.H. (2012) Decarbonising Iskandar Malaysia: Towards and Institutional Framework for Low Carbon Urban and Regional Planning (LoCURP), AESOP 2012, Ankara, Turkey, 11-15 July 2012 Chau, L.W. and Ho, C.S. (2012) Development of Low Carbon Society Scenarios: The Case of Iskandar Malaysia, APEC Low Carbon City Workshop, Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) and Ministry of Energy, Green Technology and Water (KeTTHA), Kuala Lumpur; 06-07 March 2012 Chau, L.W. and Ngo, T.D. (2012) Density Matters! But to What Extent is Planned Density Materialiseable into Actual Built Density? Conference on Urban Planning and Management in Malaysia: Accomplishments, Challenges and the Way Forward, Kuala Lumpur; 08 November 2012 D. Silva Herran, S. Ashina, J. Fujino (2013) Design of Renewable Energy System Model for Low Carbon Development at Local Scale in Iskandar-Malaysia, 29th Conference on Energy, Economy and the Environment, Japan Society of Energy and Resources. Tokyo, Japan 29-30 January 2013. D. Silva Herran, S. Ashina, J. Fujino (2013) Design of Renewable Energy System Model for Low Carbon Development at Local Scale in Iskandar-Malaysia. 29th Conference on Energy, Economy and the Environment, Japan Society of Energy and Resources. Tokyo, Japan 29-30 January 2013. Gakuji Kurata, Minna Guo, Naoya Kuramoto, Soichi Morimoto, Yuzuru Matsuoka (2012) Emission inventory to Estimate Co-benefit of Low Carbon Society Policy in Asian Countries, The 12th International Global Atmospheric Chemistry (IGAC) Science Conference, 17-21 September 2012, Beijing, China Ho Chin Siong, Yuzuru Matsuoka, Chau Loon Wai, Teh Bor Tsong, Janice J. Simson and Kei Gomi (2013) Blueprint for the Development of Low Carbon Society Scenarios for Asia Regions â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Case Study of Iskandar Malaysia. International Conference on Energy and Environment (ICEE) 2013. 5-6 March 2013.Universiti Tenaga Nasional, Malaysia Ho Chin Siong, Yuzuru Matsuoka, Chau Loon Wai, Teh Bor Tsong, Janice J. Simson and Kei Gomi (2013) Bridging Science and Policymaking: Low Carbon Society Blueprint for Iskandar Malaysia 2025. Proceeding of 7th South East Asia Technical University Consortium (SEATUC) 2013 Symposium. 4-6 March 2013. Institut Teknologi Bandung, Indonesia. Ho Chin Siong (2012) Low carbon Asia Approach Fourth Researchers Meeting of the International Research Network for Low Carbon Societies (LCS-RNet) at St Anne College Oxford University on Sept 18-19, 2012 (organized by UKERC and IGES) Ho Chin Siong (2012) Low Carbon Cities and Property development at International Real Estate Research Symposium (IRERS) at INSPEN campus 2 on April 24-25, 2012

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PUBLICATIONS Ho Chin Siong and Azeez Isiaka Ademi (2012) Low Carbon Cities – The Way Forward in Real Estate Development in Malaysia International Real estate conference (UTM–IIBIMA INTEREC) at Grand Season Hotel Kuala Lumpur on June 9-10, 2012 Ho Chin Siong (2012) (as discussant) Strengthening Planning Capacity for Low carbon Growth in Developing Asia/ Regional Consultation Meeting organized by Asian development Bank (ADB) on 9 March 2012 at Intercontinental hotel, Bangkok Ho Chin Siong (2012) Lesson Learned and Potential Application of Future Cities Initiatives organized by JICA Japan at Yokohama, Japan on Feb 19-25, 2012 Ho Chin Siong (2012) Country Paper on Low Carbon Research Activities in Malaysia at AIM international workshop February 15-17, 2012. Tsukuba Japan Ho Chin Siong (2012) Low Carbon Cities in Asia – Issues and Challenges at First LocARNet Meeting on October 16-17 2012 Bangkok Thailand Ho Chin Siong (2012) Designing Low Carbon City at Low Carbon Summit , Guangzhou China on Oct 19-21 , 2012 Ho Chin Siong (2012) University Roles in Promoting Low Carbon Future 8th QS-Asia Pacific Professional Leaders in Education conference Nov 14-16 2012, Nusa Dua, Bali, Indonesia. Ho Chin Siong (2012) Low Carbon Asia at Dacca November 28 - December 7, 2012 COP 18 UNCCCF Meeting. Ho Chin Siong (2012) Low carbon City content – Protem founding members meeting Dec 13, 2012 Low carbon network Asia (LoCARNet) at Tsukuba Japan. Ho Chin Siong (2012) Country Paper- Low Carbon Blueprint for Malaysia Dec 14-17, 2012 18th AIM International Workshop at Tsukuba Japan. Ho, C.S., Matsuoka, Y., Chau, L.W., Teh, B.T., Simson, J.J. and Gomi, K. (2013) Blueprint for the Development of Low Carbon Society Scenarios for Asian Regions Case Study of Iskandar Malaysia, 4th International Conference on Energy and Environment, Universiti Tenaga Malaysia, 0506 March 2013 Ho Chin Siong, (2013) Chairing session on Future Cities and Green Cities organised by JPBD Malaysia and MILT Japan on Jan 22, 2013 at Berjaya Times Square Kuala Lumpur. Ho, C.S., Matsuoka, Y.; Chau, L.W., Teh, B.T., Simson, J.J. and Gomi, K. (2013) Bridging Science and Policymaking: Low Carbon Society Blueprint for Iskandar Malaysia 2025, 7th Southeast Asian Technical University Consortium (SEATUC) Symposium, Institut Teknologi Bandung, Indonesia; 0406 March 2013

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PUBLICATIONS Ho Chin Siong (2012) Country Paper- Low Carbon Blueprint for Malaysia Dec 14-17, 2012 18th AIM International Workshop at Tsukuba Japan. Janice J. Simson, Ho Chin Siong, Kei Gomi, Yuri Hayashi, Yuzuru Matsuoka (2012) Environmental Sustainable Urban Development and Low Carbon Society Planning in Iskandar Malaysia, Association of European Schools of Planning Annual Meeting 2012, 11-15 July 2012, Ankara, Turkey M. Kainuma, P.R.Shukla, and K.Jiang (2012) Framing and Modeling of a Low Carbon Society: An Overview. Energy Economics, Vol. 34, Supplement 3, S316 S324. M. Rafee Majid, Foziah Johar and Alia N. Nordin. (2012) Neighborhood Design and VMT: Is Malaysia Planning to Achieve The Spirit of New Urbanism. The Proceedings of The Association of European Schools of Planning 26th Annual Congress (AESOP2012). Middle Eastern Technical University, Ankara, Turkey. July 11-15, 2012. Maiko Suda, Junichi Fujino (2013) Study on the Development of Low Carbon Education Program at Iskandar Malaysia. ILCAJ meeting The 8th meeting of the institute of Life Cycle Assessment, Japan on 6-8 March 2013. Shuichi Ashina, Silva Herran Diego, Haslenda Hashim, Ho Wai Shin, Zarina Ab. Muis, Siti Aktar Ishak (2013) Feasibility Study on Low Carbon Energy System in Iskandar Malasia. 29th Conference on Energy, Economy and the Environment, Japan Society of Energy and Resources. Tokyo, Japan 29-30 January 2013 Tan, S. T., Hashim, H., Ho, W. S., and Lee, C. T. (2012) Optimal Planning of Waste-to-Energy through Mixed Integer Linear Programming. Proceedings of The 7th CUTSE Conference. 6th â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 7th November 2012, School of Engineering & Science, Curtin University Sarawak Malaysia, pg 61-69. (ISBN 978-98344482-3-3) Tan, S.T., Lee, C.T, and Hashim. H. (2013) Oil Palm Biomass Management through Mixed Integer Linear Programming. Paper Presented at the Proceeding of 7th South East Asian Technical University Consortium (SEATUC) Symposium. 4th -6th March 2013, Bandung, Indonesia. (ISSN: 2186-7631) Teh Bor Tsong and Ho Chin Siong (2012) Towards Sustainable Solid Waste Management in Iskandar Malaysia: Using the Japanese Eco-Town Concept. Proceeding of 6th South East Asia Technical University Consortium (SEATUC) 2012 Symposium. 6-7 March 2012. King Mongkutâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s University of Technology Thonburi, Thailand. Yuri Hayashi, Janice Jeevamalar Simson, Kei Gomi and Yuzuru Matsuoka (2012) A Study on Implementation of Green City Policy in Asian Emerging Country. 34th Symposium on Environmental & Sanitary Engineering Research, Kyoto University, Kyoto, Japan, July 2012.

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PUBLICATIONS Report, Brochure, Booklet and Poster Low Carbon Society Blueprint for Iskandar Malaysia 2025 (Informative Booklet) Low Carbon Action in Asia: Modelling to Bridge Science and Policy (Flyer) Low Carbon Society Scenarios for Asia Regions (A series of Posters) Third International Symposium on Sustainable Low Carbon Asia Research and Policy Dialogue (Program Book)

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Our Future Plan

East Asia Low Carbon Growth Knowledge Platform Seminar Research Group: Core Members Date: May - June 2013 Location: Japan

Year 2013

MAY

Research Group: All research groups are involved Date: April - May 2013 Location: Japan

JUN

SATREPS Meeting and Site Visit

JUL

Research Group: All research groups are involved Date: April 2013 Location: Japan

AUG

SATREPS Informal Meeting

APRIL

Fiscal Year 2013/2014

Research Group: Core Members Date: September - October 2013 Location: Japan

OCT

The 3rd International Forum on “FutureCity” Initiatives

NOV

Research Group: Core Members Date: June - August 2013 Location: Japan

SEP

ISAP/ LoCARNet/ LCSRNet

Research Group: All research groups are involved Date: November - December 2013 Location: Warsaw, Poland

FEB

COP 19

MAC

Research Group: All research groups are involved Date: September - November2013 Location: Malaysia

JAN

The 4th International Symposium cum Workshop

Year 2014

Research Group: All research groups are involved Date: > October 2013 Location: Pasir Gudang, Malaysia

DEC

Industrial Survey

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MEMBER DIRECTORY Senior Management I Malaysia Project Director Prof. Ir. Dr. Mohd Azraai Kassim The Deputy Vice Chancellor of Research and Innovation and Chairman for Senate Committee, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia. His area of expertise is waste water management. He is also a member of the International Water Association, Environmental Management and Research Association of Malaysia, Environmental Professionals Register of Malaysia, and Institute of Engineers Malaysia.

Project Manager Prof. Dr. Ho Chin Siong A Senate Member and Deputy Director of the Office of International Affairs, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia. His area of expertise includes Town Planning and Low Carbon City. He is currently the project leader of the SATREPS project on Development of Low Carbon Society for Asian Region.

Project Advisor Prof. Ir Dr. Wahid bin Omar He is the new UTM Vice-Chancellor of UTM and the new project advisor. He is a Professor at the Faculty of Civil Engineering. Currently he is the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Development), UTM which in charge of the Assets and Facilities, Infrastructural Development, Finance, Endowment, Information and Communication Technology, Equine Centre, OSHE, Scholarâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Inn JB.

Project Coordinator Mr. Koichi Okabe Specialized in the field of project management and organizational management with more than 10 years overseas experiences. Playing central role in this Project in managing administrative functions including purchasing equipment, budget control, human resource management and liaison with stakeholders.

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MEMBER DIRECTORY Senior Management I Japan Project Leader Prof. Dr. Yuzuru Matsuoka A Professor at The Graduate School of Engineering, Kyoto University. He specializes in Environmental Engineering. He started researching on global environmental issues since the late 1980’s. He has developed various kinds of integrated models including bottom-up and top-down type models. Of recently, he leads research projects on developing Asian low carbon societies.

Representative Prof. Dr. Takeshi Fujiwara A professor at the Graduate School of Environment Science and ViceDirector of Research Center for Waste Management, Okayama University. His areas of expertise are Environmental Systems Engineering, Solid Waste Engineering and Waste Management Analysis.

Representative Dr. Junichi Fujino He has been involved in the development of the Asia-Pacific Integrated Model (AIM) to estimate climate change impact and to assess policy options for stabilizing global climate since 2000. Recently he is actively involved in “Low-Carbon Asia Scenario Projects”.

Representative Dr. Mikiko Kainuma A fellow at the Centre for Social and Environmental Systems Research of the National Institute for Environmental Studies (NIES). Her areas of expertise are Environmental System Engineering and Scenario Analysis.

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MEMBER DIRECTORY Scenario Integration and Land Use Planning Dr. Ahmad Nazri Muhammad Ludin Dean/ Professor Faculty of Built Environment, UTM Expertise: Remote Sensing and Information Technology

Dr. Mohd. Hamdan Ahmad

Assistant Professor Graduate School of Engineering, KU Expertise: Environmental modeling / Material cycle

Dr. Kei Gomi

Director/ Professor Institute Sultan Iskandar Faculty of Built Environment, UTM Expertise: Green Building and Construction

Researcher Graduate School of Engineering, KU Expertise: Integrated Modelling Development for socio-economic activity, energy demand and GHG emissions

Dr. Mohd Ismail Abd Aziz

Dr. Ibrahim Ngah

Director/ Associate Professor Office of International Affairs, UTM Expertise: Optimal Control Theory and Application

Associate Professor Faculty of Built Environment, UTM Expertise: Rural planning and development

Dr. Mohammad Rafee Majid

Dr. Foziah Johar

Associate Professor Faculty of Built Environment, UTM Expertise: Geographic Information System and Environmental Planning

Associate Professor Faculty of Built Environment, UTM Expertise: Law and Public Awareness

Dr. Kasturi Devi Kanniah

Mr. Chau Loon Wai

Senior lecturer Faculty of Geoinformation and Real Estate, UTM Expertise: Remote Sensing and Forest Sequestration

Lecturer Faculty of Built Environment, UTM Expertise: Land Use Planning and Space Syntax

Dr. Janice Jeevamalar Simson PhD Student Graduate School of Engineering, KU Expertise: Implementation of LCS in Regions and Cities

Ms. Reina Kawase

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MEMBER DIRECTORY Consensus Building and Education Dr. Fatin Aliah Phang

Ms. Maiko Suda

Senior Lecturer Department of Science & Mathematics Education Faculty of Education, UTM Expertise: Education Sciences & Social Sciences

Junior Research Associate Sustainable Society System Section Center for Social and Environmental System Research, NIES Expertise: Environmental International Cooperation

Energy System Dr. Haslenda Hashim

Dr. Shuichi Ashina

Lecturer Faculty Chemical Engineering, UTM Expertise: Renewable Energy and Carbon Mitigation

Researcher Center for Social and Environmental Systems Research, NIES Expertise: Developing Policy Roadmap by Backcasting

Solid Waste Management Dr. Zainura Zainon Noor

Dr. Mohd Razman Salim

Senior Lecturer Faculty of Chemical Engineering, UTM Expertise: Waste Management and Life Cycle Analysis

Head of Department/ Professor Faculty of Civil Engineering, UTM Expertise: Waste Management and Life Cycle Analysis

Dr. Lee Chew Tin Regional Manager/ Associate Professor Office of International Affairs, UTM Expertise: Agrowaste Management

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MEMBER DIRECTORY Air Quality and Transport Dr. Mohd Rashid Mohd Yusof Professor Faculty of Chemical Engineering, UTM Expertise: Air Pollution

Dr. Muhammad Zaly Shah Muhammad Hussein Senior Lecturer Faculty of Built Environment, UTM Expertise: Transportation and Logistics

Dr. Gakuji Kurata Associate Professor Graduate School of Engineering, KU Expertise: Air Pollution

Mr. Gobi Krishna Sinniah Tutor Faculty of Built Environment, UTM Expertise: Environmental Planning

Research Assistants

Mr. Abdul Rahim Ramli

Mr. Phubalan Karunakaran

Teaching Assistant Faculty of Built Environment, UTM Expertise: Rural Planning and Development Research group: Scenario Integration and Land Use Planning

PhD Student Graduate School of Engineering, KU Expertise: Enegy Modeling Research group: Air Pollution and Transportation

Ms. Azilah Mohamed Akil

Ms. Yuri Hayashi

PhD Student Faculty of Built Environment, UTM Expertise: City Planning and Recyling Research group: Scenario Integration and Land Use Planning/ Consensus Building and Education

Master Student Graduate School of Engineering, KU Expertise: Implementation of LCS in Regions and Cities Research group: Scenario Integration and Land Use Planning

Mr. Teh Bor Tsong

Ms. Siti Norbaizura Rejab

Master Student Faculty of Built Environment, UTM Expertise: City Planning and Urban Design Research group: Scenario Integration and Land Use Planning/ Solid Waste Management

PhD Student Graduate School of Environmental Science, OU Expertise: Waste Management Analysis Research group: Solid Waste Management

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MEMBER DIRECTORY Research Assistants Ms. Tan Sie Ting

Mr. Tomohito Hamada

PhD Student Faculty of Chemical Engineering, UTM Expertise: Environmental Engineering and Bioprocess Research group: Solid Waste Management

Master Student Graduate School of Environmental Science,OU Expertise: Waste Management Analysis Research group: Solid Waste Management

Ms. Nurain Mohd Sith

Mr. Muhammad Azahar Zikri Zahari

Master Student Faculty of Built Environment, UTM Expertise : Transportation Planning Research group: Air Quality and Transport

Ms. Siti Nadzirah Othman

Master Student Faculty of Built Environment, UTM Expertise: Environmental Planning /Neighbourhood Design for Low Carbon Society Research group: Scenario Integration and Land Use Planning

Mr. Kang Chuen Siang

Master Student Faculty of Chemical Engineering, UTM Expertise: Municipal Solid Waste Research group: Solid Waste Management

PhD Student Faculty of Geoinformation and Real Estate, UTM Expertise: Green and Blue Infrastructure Research group: Scenario Integration and Land Use Planning

Ms. Wong Wai Yoke

Mr. Hiroaki Obayashi

Master Student Faculty of Education, UTM Expertise: Science Education Research group: Consensus Building and Education

Undergraduate Student Faculty of Environmental Science and Technology, OU Expertise: Waste Management Analysis Research group: Solid Waste Management

Ms. Anis Syahira Zulkifli

Mr. Lim Jeng Shiun

Master Student Faculty of Built Environment, UTM Expertise: Rural Planning and Development Research group: Scenario Integration and Land Use Planning

PhD Student Faculty of Chemical Engineering, UTM Expertise: Waste-to-Energy Research group: Energy System

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MEMBER DIRECTORY Research Assistants Mr. Malik Tassaduq Abbas

Ms. S. Yasmin Sofia Hussain

PhD Student Faculty of Built Environment, UTM Expertise: Sustainability and Green Architecture Research group: Green Building and Construction

Master Student Faculty of Built Environment, UTM Expertise: Green Industry Research group: Scenario Integration and Land Use Planning

Ms. Nawal Shaharuddin

Ms. Nadzirah Jausus

Master Student Faculty of Civil Engineering, UTM Expertise: Sewage Research group: Solid Waste Management

Master Student Faculty of Built Environment, UTM Expertise: Urban Planning Research group: Scenario Integration and Land Use Planning

Mr. Ho Wai Shin PhD Student Faculty of Chemical Engineering, UTM Expertise: Decentralized Energy System Research group: Energy System

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ACRONYMS AND ABBREVIATIONS 3R AERMOD Model AFOLU BPAs CM CMAQ COP17 DEG DOE EE EPA ExSS Felda FGD GDP GHG GIS IM IRDA JICA JPBD JPSPN JST KeTTHA KIV KU LCS LCS-RNet MINT MGTC MMD MoE NIES NGO NPO NRE OU PM PPSPPA RE RUs SATREPS SWM UNFCCC UTM

Reduce, Reuse and Recycle American Meteorological Society/Environmental Protection Agency Regulatory Agriculture, Forestry and Land Use Blueprint Actions Counter Measure Community Multiscale Air Quality Model 17th Conference of the Parties Decentralized Electricity Generation Department of Environment Energy Efficiency United States Environmental Protection Agency Extended Snapshot Tool Federal Land Development Authority Focus Group Discussion Gross Domestic Product Greenhouse Gas Geography Information System Iskandar Malaysia Iskandar Regional Development Authority Japan International Cooperation Agency Federal Town and Country Planning Department National Solid Waste Management Department Japan Science and Technology Agency Ministry of Energy, Green Technology and Water Keep in View Kyoto University Low Carbon Society Low Carbon Society Regional-net Malaysian Nuclear Agency Malaysia Green Technology Corporation Malaysian Meteorological Department Ministry of the Environment, Japan National Institute for Environmental Studies Non-Governmental Organization Nonprofit Organization Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment Okayama University Particular Matter Solid Waste Management and Public Cleansing Corporation Renewable Energy Research Universities Science and Technology Research Partnership for Sustainable Development Southern Waste Management United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change Universiti Teknologi Malaysia

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FUTURE CITY INITIATIVE

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TECHNICAL TOUR ,OKAYAMA

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