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With members from different faculties, IPASA has all the necessary critical mass to carry out multi- disciplinary\u00a0and integrated researches. Our research activities cover five main thrusts, i.e. water and wastewater engineering, catchment hydrology, environmental biotechnology, solid waste management, and socio-economic environment.\u00a0Through our R&D activities, IPASA is now recognised as a reference centre for water and wastewater technology, river rehabilitation and catchment hydrology.<\/p>\n

In 2007, we have secured about RM 5 million research grants from both government and the industries.\u00a0IPASA has excellent track records in providing consultancy and advisory services. Our team of engineers and scientists deliver environmental solutions through application of leading edge technologies especially to water and wastewater industries, water authorities and environmental agencies. In year 2007, IPASA managed several consultancy projects worth about RM 1.8 million.<\/p>\n

In line with the university\u2019s vision to provide continuous leaning opportunities, IPASA has been conducting seminars, short courses and colloquium for professionals. Together with several government agencies and NGOs, IPASA is also involved in organizing various environmental awareness programs to school children.<\/p>\n

With the establishment of the Iskandar Development Region (IDR), IPASA has strategised itself to take part in the development activities by fostering partnership with major players in IDR. Our immediate focus is on river rehabilitation and flood mitigation programs. We anticipate much greater opportunities in the near future in view of the recent policy reform in water sector and increasing concern on the need to manage water and environment in a holistic and sustainable manner.<\/p>\n

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“IPASA conducts transformative research, innovation, and consultation to address real-world environmental and water challenges.”<\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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Founded in 1994<\/b>, the Centre for Environmental Sustainability and Water Security (IPASA<\/b>), formerly known as the Institute of Environmental and Water Resource Management, is part of the Research Institute for Sustainable Environment (RISE<\/b>), UTM<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\n

With experts from diverse backgrounds, IPASA<\/b> conducts transformative research, innovation, and consultation to address real-world environmental and water challenges.<\/span><\/p>\n

Using a transdisciplinary approach<\/b> that integrates engineering, science, economics, and social sciences<\/b>, IPASA develops actionable, policy-relevant solutions built around four core activities (the activities are not listed in this image).<\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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