Week 5: Sejahtera as Local Concept of Sustainable Development

 

Assalamualaikum wbt,

In week 5, or I can say in the fifth class with Prof. Dr. Suhaimi. This time Prof discusses Sejahtera from different perspectives which is Sejahtera as local concept of our sustainable development.

1. Localising, the process of adapting a product or service to meet the needs and expectations of customers in a particular region, country, language, or culture. The goal is to create an experience that resonates with local consumers while still maintaining the core brand identity across all markets. Furthermore, localising can help a business to break into a new market, take advantage of local trends and preferences.

2. Localising the sustainability agenda means adopting a regional focus when designing and carrying out sustainable initiatives. It includes involving local stakeholders in planning projects that address community needs while safeguarding the environment. This may involve encouraging public participation in decision-making, promoting green technologies and energy-efficient practices, supporting small enterprises, investing in renewable energy, and conserving natural resources. Additionally, localising sustainability requires collaboration between government agencies, private sector organisations, non-profits, and community members to ensure the successful implementation of sustainable practices at a local level.

3. Localising the SDGs is also important, which means adapting global sustainability goals to the specific needs and priorities of local communities. It involves empowering local governments, organisations, and citizens to plan and implement initiatives that fit their social, economic, and environmental contexts. By integrating the SDGs into local policies and encouraging community participation, localisation makes global goals more practical, inclusive, and achievable. Ultimately, it ensures sustainable development efforts genuinely address real issues at the community level.