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A successful transition towards sustainability in the university context requires incorporation of three important aspects based on knowledge, beliefs, values and actions among all stakeholders, particularly students, through environmental education and literacy. Hence, this study aims to assess the level of environmental literacy, encompassing knowledge, attitude and practice (KAP) of undergraduate students enrolled in the LMCP1522: Ecosystem Discovery Journey (EDJ) course in Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia. A quantitative study was conducted, involving a survey and structured questionnaires completed by 108 students, also known as Eco-volunteers (Ekorelawan). The collected data were analysed by applying the descriptive and inferential statistics. The findings showed a high level of environmental knowledge (94.4%), positive environmental attitude (56.5%) and fair/moderate environmental practice (69.5%) among students. The study also found positive and significant relationships between environmental knowledge, attitude and practice among the students through Spearman correlation test. The analysis discovered that students acquired environmental knowledge through electronic media, particularly social media as their primary source. The findings of the study illustrated a general depiction of environmental literacy level among students and provided general direction for policy discussion with respect to environmental education in Malaysian higher education institutions. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In 2007, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia launched The UKM Sustainable Campus Programme as a commitment towards achieving sustainable campus status by 2020. Environment is one of the main components of sustainable development pillars. To enhance a better understanding on the environment towards sustainable livelihood, the Ecosystem Discovery Journey (EDJ) programme was developed. It is an initiative undertaken by the Sustainable Ecosystem Management Research Group under the UKM Sustainable Campus Framework. The EDJ Programme focuses on the provision of knowledge regarding environment and sustainable development among university students, school students and community at large and to promote the spirit of eco-volunteerism. To facilitate the programme a number of training modules was formulated to illustrate the concept, role and management of ecosystem in the context of human-environment interactions towards sustainability. The modules consist of Forest, Water, Soil, Energy and Waste Management which were formulated by experts and academics from multidisciplinary perspectives. The modules provide the opportunity to acquire knowledge through hands-on field experience of the various components of ecosystems and environment. In pursuit of encouraging volunteerism among students, the EDJ provides an important platform in motivating participants to actively engage in environmental volunteerism in the campus. Participants of the EDJ programme form the core group known as "UKM Eco-volunteers" (UKM Ekorelawan). The paper describes the various processes of knowledge transfer on ecosystem and environment, hands-on field activities and engagement programme with communities. The paper also illustrates the concept of EDJ in the context of Kolb Experiential Learning Theory (ELT) and Harmonising Knowledge, Attitude, Practice (KAP) Model into Changing Behaviour Framework. The EDJ programme was further strengthened through smart partnership collaboration and strong support of various stakeholders. Hence, EDJ programme is a novel and creative way for various target groups to explore and enjoy learning on selected field sites. It also aspires to nurture the interest and cultivate positive attitude on environmental conservation and management towards sustainable development. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]