Institute of Climate Change, UKM

24/07/2026

🌏 IPI at ASEAN GEOAI FUSION 2026

The Institute of Climate Change (IPI), UKM, was proud to be part of the team of trainers and mentors for the ASEAN GEOAI FUSION 2026 Bootcamp, held on 7–9 July 2026 (Bootcamp 1) and 21–23 July 2026 (Bootcamp 2).

Organised by the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) in collaboration with UNITEN, UKM, and the UM-Wales, the programme brought together more than 1,000 participants from across ASEAN to strengthen their expertise in Geospatial Artificial Intelligence (GeoAI) and develop innovative solutions to real-world challenges.

Representing IPI, the Head of the Earth Observation Centre (EOC), Assoc. Prof. Ts. Gs. Dr. Wan Shafrina Wan Mohd Jaafar, served as a trainer and mentor throughout the programme. She was supported by Mr. Ammar, Research Officer at the EOC, and Dr. Nurul Asyiqin, an IPI student, in guiding participants throughout the bootcamp series.

Selected teams from ASEAN countries will advance to the ASEAN GEOAI FUSION 2026 Hackathon Grand Finale, scheduled to take place in August 2026.

IPI hopes that its continued involvement in initiatives such as this will further strengthen the role of both IPI and UKM in advancing GeoAI expertise while fostering regional collaboration in research, innovation, and capacity building.

24/07/2026

Final Research Presentation & User Training Workshop with TNB Research Sdn. Bhd.

The Institute of Climate Change (IPI), Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM), successfully conducted the Final Research Presentation and User Training Workshop for the project on Disaster Risk Mapping Using a Geospatial Approach in collaboration with TNB Research Sdn. Bhd. (TNBR).

The project was led by Prof. Dr. Marlia Mohd Hanafiah (IPI Deputy Director) and Dr. Siti Norliyana Harun, with a multidisciplinary research team from IPI and Lestari, UKM.

IPI extends its sincere appreciation to TNB Research for their trust, collaboration, and continuous support throughout the project. We also thank all researchers and participants for their valuable contributions and active engagement.

We look forward to fostering more impactful collaborations that advance climate resilience, disaster risk reduction, and evidence-based decision-making through innovative research.

21/07/2026

Dr. Samir Salem Al-Bawri from the Space Science Centre (IPI, UKM) has earned the Gold Medal in the iNVENTX - an international innovation and invention showcase organised by Multimedia University (MMU) in Malaysia.

The iNVENTX International Innovation and Invention Exhibition is a premier global platform that brings together students, professors, researchers, and startups to showcase groundbreaking projects in AI, robotics, engineering, and digital technologies. The team led by Dr Samir from the Space Science Centre, Institute of Climate Change, has used deep learning analysis to develop a smart and secure AI system that helps doctors detect and assess brain hemorrhage in newborn babies more efficiently.

16/07/2026

Tahniah Penyelidik IPI, UKM Tersenarai dalam 5% Saintis Terbaik Dunia!

Institut Perubahan Iklim (IPI), Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia dengan penuh bangga merakamkan setinggi-tinggi tahniah kepada para penyelidik IPI yang telah tersenarai dalam SciRank Global Rankings 2025 – World Top 5% Scientists.

Pengiktirafan ini membuktikan kecemerlangan dan komitmen berterusan penyelidik IPI dalam menghasilkan penyelidikan berkualiti tinggi yang memberi impak kepada pembangunan ilmu, masyarakat dan kelestarian di peringkat global.

Semoga kejayaan ini menjadi inspirasi kepada seluruh warga IPI untuk terus memperkukuh budaya kecemerlangan penyelidikan dan mengharumkan nama universiti serta negara di persada antarabangsa.

Sekalung tahniah dan syabas kepada semua penerima atas pencapaian yang membanggakan ini!

15/07/2026

🌧️ SIMPOSIUM BAH MONSUN 2026

Bersama Membina Ketahanan Menghadapi Cabaran Banjir Masa Hadapan

Perubahan iklim telah meningkatkan kekerapan dan intensiti kejadian banjir, sekali gus menuntut pendekatan yang lebih menyeluruh, berasaskan sains dan diperkukuh melalui kerjasama pelbagai pihak.

Sehubungan itu, Institut Perubahan Iklim (IPI), Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) dengan sukacitanya akan menganjurkan Simposium Bah Monsun 2026, sebuah platform ilmiah yang menghimpunkan penyelidik, ahli akademik, pembuat dasar, agensi kerajaan, industri, pertubuhan bukan kerajaan (NGO), serta pelajar untuk berkongsi pengetahuan, hasil penyelidikan dan amalan terbaik dalam pengurusan risiko banjir.

📅 Tarikh: 5 Ogos 2026 (Rabu)
🕔 Masa: 8.00 pagi - 5.00 petang
📍 Tempat: Bangi Golf Resort, Bandar Baru Bangi, Selangor

Antara tema utama yang akan dibincangkan ialah:

🌊 Ramalan banjir, sistem amaran awal dan pemodelan hidrometeorologi
🤝 Ketahanan komuniti dan pemulihan pasca banjir
🏛️ Tadbir urus bencana, integrasi dasar dan inovasi digital
🌱 Pengurusan ekosistem lestari dan sumber air

Simposium ini menjadi medan strategik untuk memperkukuh jaringan kolaborasi antara institusi penyelidikan, agensi pelaksana, pembuat dasar dan komuniti dalam membangunkan penyelesaian yang lebih mampan ke arah meningkatkan daya tahan negara terhadap risiko banjir.

06/07/2026

6 July 2026. International Internship Welcoming Session.
Institute of Climate Change welcomes Year 2 engineering students from CESI La Rochelle, France for international internship attachment in Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia.

The institute offers student internship, exchange and program related to climate change and space science. Kindly contact us for more information.

02/07/2026

29/06/2026

IPI Student Spotlight: Nirmell Satthiyasilan

Congratulations to our IPI student, Nirmell Satthiyasilan, a PhD researcher at Pusat Sains Angkasa, IPI, UKM, who has been invited to speak at TEDxSeremban Youth 2026.

Nirmell is an astrobiology researcher, science communicator, and STEM advocate whose work explores one of humanity’s greatest questions: How did life begin, and are we alone in the universe? We are proud to see our students representing UKM and inspiring the next generation through science.

📅 2 August 2026
⏰ 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM

🎟️ Seats are limited!
Book your tickets and learn more about the event:

* TEDx event page: https://www.ted.com/tedx/events/65861
* Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tedxseremban/

29/06/2026

IPI research fellow, Dr. Maggie has shared her take on the climate cost of the recent FIFA World Cup 2026.

As rising temperatures prompt players and organisers to adapt, the tournament's growing carbon footprint raises questions about how football can future-proof its biggest event.

26/06/2026

Tahniah diucapkan kepada Prof. Dr. Marlia Mohd Hanafiah, Timbalan Pengarah Institut Perubahan Iklim (IPI), UKM atas kejayaan memperoleh Dana Luar Kebangsaan daripada Lembaga Minyak Sawit Malaysia (MPOB) bagi pembiayaan projek penyelidikan berjumlah RM500,000 untuk tempoh 2 tahun.