Abstract
Climate change has a wide range of impacts on various aspects of human life and the environment. The main driver of climate change is caused by increases in greenhouse gases due to anthropogenic activities. Some of those activities that contribute to these issues come from lack of awareness to practice a low-carbon lifestyle. Therefore, by using a conventional survey, a study has been conducted regarding the level of environmental awareness and the adoption of low-carbon practices among 225 private university college students in southern part of Malaysia. By becoming aware of the essential role that the younger generations play in shaping the future, it is important to know the current state of environmental awareness among university college students and suggest an effective strategy for them to enhance their commitment to promote and practice low carbon lifestyle. Hence, by referring to existing literature, survey data, and successful case studies, this paper aims to contribute to the growing body of knowledge on sustainable behavior and uplift the universities to play a crucial role in fostering environmentally responsible citizens.
Keywords: Climate Change, Low Carbon, Malaysia, Sustainability, University Students.