Sustainable Antarctica Competition

In 2013, the Sustainable Antarctica Competition was held for the first time to increase knowledge, awareness, and responsibility on the importance of the Antarctica
continent to the public, especially towards the younger generation. This program is part of the efforts and initiatives undertaken in Malaysia in line with its active involvement in diplomacy and research in Antarctica.

The objectives of the program are as follows:

• Increase the knowledge, awareness, and responsibility in ensuring the sustainability of the Antarctic ecosystem.
• Strengthen the role of the younger generation in Malaysia in promoting science and technology through the field of art and creation.
• Strengthen Malaysia’s public policy and science agenda towards the Antarctica continent.

The Sustainable Antarctica Competition was organised by Yayasan Penyelidikan Antartika Sultan Mizan (YPASM) in collaboration with various parties, including the Ministry of Environment and Water; the Ministry of Education; the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation; Terengganu State Education Department and Polar@USM.

The following is the list of Sustainable Antarctica competitions that were organised since 2013: