“Kick for the Root” brought sport and sustainability together in an inspiring futsal tournament that raised funds and awareness for mangrove conservation in Malaysia. The event, held on 20 July 2025 at SEGi University, demonstrated how creative approaches can mobilise young people around climate action while promoting health, teamwork, and community spirit.
Organised under the MPU3432 Co-Curriculum Sustainability Thinking programme (May 2025) by Mangrove Menders’ Ahmed Mohsen Elsayed and Tharindu Geeth Sankalpa with guidance from Dr Amirah Zahri and Dr Noraidah Shariff, the tournament also saw strong student leadership with Project Director Lee Yew Hern, a Bachelor of Chemical Engineering student, and Deputy Kishen A/L Selvendran, from the Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering programme. Their contributions were instrumental in coordinating teams, logistics, and outreach, ensuring that the initiative stood out as a key lead-up activity to SEGi Mangrove Day 2025.
Full article at https://university.segi.edu.my/when-teamwork-extends-beyond-the-pitch-to-protect-our-planet/
This event is organised in support of the following United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDG):
SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-being)
SDG 13 (Climate Action)
SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals)