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Indeed, you can aspire to join this profession to
play a critical role in creating a greener world by developing sustainable
infrastructure, designing more energy-efficient buildings, and creating
renewable energy systems.
To create a sustainable environment, engineers
need to work collaboratively with other professionals, such as scientists,
policymakers, and community leaders. They must also prioritise
sustainability in their work and use their expertise to educate others on
sustainable practices, and even develop solutions to environmental
problems, such as waste reduction, clean water access, and air pollution.
It is imperative for engineers to embrace new
technologies and practices that prioritise sustainability. Some ways in
which engineers accomplish this includes designing smart grids that use
renewable energy sources, developing carbon capture and storage systems to
reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and creating sustainable transportation
systems. Such efforts ensure a better future for everyone and leave a
positive impact on the world. This is a critical goal that engineers can
achieve through collaboration, sustainable practices, and technological
innovation.
THE CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR WOMEN
ENGINEERS IN INDUSTRY 4.0 ERA: PROMOTING WOMEN ENGINEERS IN ASEAN
The role of engineers is becoming increasingly
important in the Industry 4.0 era, but women
remain underrepresented in the field, particularly in ASEAN countries.
Women engineers face unique challenges such as a lack of female role
models, cultural barriers, and a lack of policies and programmes that
support women in the workplace. Despite the challenges, women engineers in
ASEAN can leverage the increasing demand for engineering talent and the
growing recognition of diversity and inclusivity in the workplace.
To promote the advancement of ASEAN women engineers,
targeted initiatives are needed, such as a greater focus on education and
training, policies and programmes to support women
in the workplace, and a cultural shift that recognises and values the
contributions of women engineers.
During the 40th Conference of ASEAN Federation of
Engineering Organisations (CAFEO) Woman Engineers Summit session in
December 2022, we actively and openly discussed the challenges and
opportunities for women engineers in the Industry
4.0 era, as well as promoting women engineers in ASEAN countries.
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