Gamuda Land is entering a Memorandum of Understanding between Universiti Malaya (UM) and Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) to improve the overall water quality at Paya Indah Discovery Wetlands (PIDW). A Memorandum of Collaboration will also be signed with Universiti Kuala Lumpur (UniKL) to improve efficiency of waste management across 3 core Gamuda Land townships.
Khariza Abd Khalid, Executive Director of Gamuda Land says, “We want to commit in areas where we can make the biggest impact when it comes to climate action. As a town maker, mindful master planning and good designs are where we can make a difference for the community and working together with nature and not against it. In order to do so, we cannot do it alone, and we are pleased to have like-minded institutions who share our green agenda to work hand-in-hand with us.”
Collaboration with: Details of Collaboration UM and UKM Investigation to the current water quality in PIDW, adjacent to Gamuda Cove in Dengkil, SelangorA water quality benchmark study will be established as a basis for Gamuda Park’s biodiversity audit, which will be used to establish a baseline for biodiversity and benchmark subsequent growth. UM Content curation of the gallery at the Wetlands Arboretum at Gamuda CoveThe arboretum will act as a botanical garden that aims to promote the awareness, study and conservation of plant species diversity. UniKL Waste management methodologies and how it can be further improved in Gamuda Land developments. Soil samples, food waste and garden waste will be collected from Gamuda Cove, Gamuda Gardens and twentyfive.7 townships for experiments and scientific researches.
Encouraging a Thriving Biodiversity
Taking these steps with UM and UKM to improve the water quality in PIDW will assist in improving the overall health of the wetlands. With better water quality, trees in the area will flourish to provide more food source to the animals. Fishes will also propagate more, which means more food for water and migratory birds.
“Meanwhile, the Wetlands Arboretum also underscores the role Gamuda Land has taken in safeguarding the wetlands to conserve the biodiversity of the natural site,” adds Khariza.
These initiatives are in line with the Gamuda Green Plan (GGP), a comprehensive framework that charts tangible targets driven on environmental, social and governance (ESG) dimensions. The goal is to reduce direct and indirect corporate greenhouse gas emissions intensity by 30% in 2025 and by 45% in 2030.
Enhancing Waste Management
Another key aspect of Gamuda Parks’ agenda is to advocate better waste and material management. “The results of this study will provide a clear guideline for our maintenance team to better manage overall waste management in our townships.
Additionally, improvements in food wastage compost management will improve the overall landscaping at Gamuda Land developments as we use the compost material as bio-fertilizers as soil enhancer for the growth of plants and trees that adorn our township,” says Khariza.
This effort in enhancing waste will help us to minimize landfill waste whilst providing the plants within Gamuda Lands’ townships with an organic form of nutrient supplements. Eventually the carbon footprint of each township will reduce by diverting compostable from landfills.
