SEGi’s School of MPU brought environmental education to life through A Step For Me To Help The Tree—a student-led tree planting initiative held on 19 March 2025 at Taman Tugu Nursery, Kuala Lumpur. Organised in collaboration with Free Tree Society, the event mobilised students to actively contribute to environmental restoration efforts, while deepening their understanding of sustainability, biodiversity, and personal responsibility toward the planet.
More than just a symbolic gesture, the event marked a tangible commitment to United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 15: Life on Land, which calls for the protection, restoration, and sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems. With hands in the soil and purpose in their actions, students planted native trees that will contribute to carbon sequestration, habitat creation, and urban cooling in the years to come. This is particularly crucial as Malaysia loses forest cover at an alarming rate—over 2.7 million hectares between 2001 and 2021 alone.
Tree planting is one of the most impactful nature-based solutions to climate change, and initiatives like this are essential in cultivating a generation of environmentally conscious leaders. According to the UN, forests are home to 80% of all terrestrial species, yet deforestation continues to threaten biodiversity and accelerate global warming. By involving youth in hands-on conservation work, this initiative instils lasting environmental values and empowers students to lead sustainable change within their communities.
The energy and enthusiasm on the ground reflected a shared purpose—every sapling planted was more than an act of reforestation; it was an investment in a livable future. Students walked away with more than just dirt on their shoes—they left with knowledge, awareness, and a stronger connection to the natural world.
This event underscores SEGi’s mission to create responsible global citizens who are not only aware of today’s environmental challenges but are also willing to act. This event is organised in support of the following United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDG):
Goal 13: Climate Action
Goal 15: Life on Land
Goal 17: Partnerships for the Goals
