Japanese Ecosophy: A Traveller's Note

Author: Zaini Ujang

Publisher: ITBM

ISBN: 9789674608248

Pages: 132pp

Year: 2019

Price: RM120

This book is about japanese ecosophy. The author shares his understanding of the feature and components of japanese thinking and lifestyle in relation to nature, environmentalism and green practices through his life experiences as a frequent traveler to Japan, and as a reputable scholar with special interest in water and environmental sustainability. Since this book is a "traveler's notes", the approach that the author has been casual, personal, sometimes judgmental and less philosophical. This is a personal narrative of events, stories, conversations and anecdotes on japanese value, attitudes, habits, characters and culture towards environmental sustainability.

About author

Zaini Ujang was the fifth Vice-Chancellor of Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, where he graduated with Bachelor of Engineering, in Chemical Engineering in 1998, and became a full professor in Environmental Engineering in 2002. Having served as the Secretary-General in charge of the higher education and Secretary-General for the Ministry of Energy, Green Technology and Water, gave him opportunities to impart his knowledge into public policy and practice.

He spearheaded a team to develop Malaysia’s Green Technology Master Plan (GTMP) for 2017-2030, to innovate and manage resources strategically to ensure availability, reliability and affordability of the energy and water services, and to advance the application of green technology as well as to promote the Green Economy and Green Living.