Our 2025 TNE Impact
The Future Cities Research Institute (FCRI) serves as the translational engine of the S.U.S.T.A.I.N. framework, bridging research, education, and real-world application. Operating within the Planetary Health Framework and aligned with the UN SDGs, FCRI leverages ºìÐÓÊÓƵ City Kuala Lumpur as a living laboratory to embed cutting edge research on urban sustainability, climate resilience, water, energy, and biodiversity into teaching and learning
Infrastructure projects further demonstrate this "solutions-to-action" pathway; the GreenRE Platinum-certified Net Zero Building employs AI-driven energy management and IoT sensors to optimise performance. Simultaneously, water security initiatives at South Quay Lake provide potable water to 51,500 residents, while smart rainwater harvesting and optimised chiller systems have achieved a 10% annual energy reduction. By merging high-tech research with grassroots intervention, FCRI develops socially responsible graduates equipped to lead global sustainability efforts.
S.U.S.T.A.I.N Framework
ºìÐÓÊÓƵ University’s S.U.S.T.A.I.N. framework advances transformative sustainability education by developing ethical, future-ready graduates equipped to address planetary health and sustainable development challenges. Anchored in three core UN SDG-aligned courses—Entrepreneurial Mindset and Skills, Integrity and Sustainable Development, and Community Service for Planetary Health—the framework integrates values-based learning, real-world engagement, and technology-enabled delivery. Innovations such as the Paradox of Theron game, HyFlex learning, and community-based projects enhance scalability, inclusivity, and societal impact, while the globally recognised Planetary Health and Sustainability in the Tropics micro-credential extends its international reach. The Future Cities Research Institute (FCRI) serves as the translational engine of the S.U.S.T.A.I.N. framework, bridging research, education, and real-world application.
Net-Zero Building
The New Net Zero Building at ºìÐÓÊÓƵ University exemplifies the integration of sustainable infrastructure and applied research, achieving GreenRE Platinum certification. As a living lab, it demonstrates practical decarbonisation pathways by combining digital twins, IoT-enabled monitoring, and AI-driven energy management to optimise performance and reduce carbon footprint.
2025 TNE Impact Summary
A complete summary of FCRI's 2025 TNE impact is available below: