Serdang, 1 December - Third-year students of the Bachelor of Environmental Management program under the GAJA initiative by UPM's Alumni Relations Centre organized a meaningful career-sharing session for UPM students and alumni. The program, titled "Environmental Careers in Today’s Industry," was held at DUAS & SCL 2 and aimed to provide clearer insights into opportunities and challenges in the environmental field, an industry that is rapidly expanding in the era of globalization and climate change challenges.

Three experts in the environmental field were invited to share their experiences and knowledge about careers in the industry, as well as to offer valuable advice and guidance to students and alumni interested in pursuing this field.

The program also received support from three alumni of the Faculty of Forestry and Environment, UPM, namely:

• Ts. Muhammad Hafiz Mohd Nasir - Skilled in environmental management and sustainable development.
• Puan Nur Afifah Hazirah Mokhtar - An expert in biodiversity planning and conservation.
• Encik Ahmad Tarmizi Hazmee - An industry practitioner specializing in water resource management and environmental impact mitigation.

This program not only provided participants with an opportunity to gain deeper insights into careers in the environmental industry but also served as a platform to discuss major challenges faced by the industry. Key issues discussed included climate change, biodiversity conservation, and challenges in managing increasingly limited natural resources.

Date of Input: 30/12/2024 | Updated: 30/12/2024 | anishannani