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NUS Sustainable and Green Finance Institute (SGFIN) celebrates official launch
The research institute, established by NUS with the support of the Monetary Authority of Singapore, was officially launched by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance, Mr Lawrence Wong on 20 April 2023.
SGFIN was set up to develop deep research and capabilities in the area of green finance and sustainability, and provide thought leadership and shape sustainability outcomes and policymaking across the real economy and financial sectors. It is committed to advancing the sustainability sector by focusing on four areas – education, data-driven sustainable finance research, impact measurement, and outreach.
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Singapore launches S$125 million coastal research programme to be hosted at NUS
Dedicated to strengthening Singapore’s coastal protection and flood management capabilities, the programme will support national water agency PUB’s nationwide site-specific coastal protection studies and its coastal and inland flood models, which have been launched to better determine the impact of climate change on Singapore’s coastal areas.
The programme will be hosted at a new multi-institutional Centre of Excellence at NUS, with Nanyang Technological University, the Singapore University of Technology and Design, Singapore Institute of Technology and the Agency for Science, Technology and Research as partner institutes.
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RESEARCH: Creating Sustainable Impact
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Solid natural gas - an avenue to a safer, cleaner and brighter futureNatural gas remains a pivotal energy source as societies transition from fossil fuels to cleaner, renewable energy sources, and NUS researchers are working on safer alternatives for its storage to enable wider adoption. Read More ›
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Energy-efficient and customisable inorganic membranes for a cleaner futureNUS researchers have developed a revolutionary technique for producing these ultrathin membranes, potentially transforming the way many industries operate, for greater sustainability. Read More › |
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INNOVATION: Sparking Sustainable Enterprise
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Leading the “charge” in zero-waste effortsLithium battery recycling company NEU Battery Materials, co-founded by two NUS alumni, has commercialised the technology to recycle lithium from used batteries, potentially reducing the need for lithium mining. Read More › |
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Giving food waste a new lease of lifeThree multidisciplinary teams from NUS emerged among the top winners of the inaugural DBS Foundation X NEA Hungry for Change Challenge 2022, a nationwide zero food waste competition. Read More › |
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EDUCATION: Developing Talent in Sustainability
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Putting nature back in human nature: Exploring Asia’s environmental challengesDr Chua Siew Chin, Senior Lecturer for the Bachelor of Environmental Studies Programme, believes that fieldwork is a must in environmental studies, especially for topics like tropical ecology, environmental conservation and sustainability. Learn More › |
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Of wetlands and water snakes: Lessons from the fieldDr Carl Grundy-Warr, Senior Lecturer in the Department of Geography, believes it's the direct experience of experiential learning that helps to deepen students’ understanding of the real world environmental and social problems. Learn More › |
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OPERATIONS: Building a Sustainable Campus
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NUS issues S$340 million green bond to finance green projects and infrastructure on campusThis is NUS' third green bond issuance since the inception of its Green Finance Framework in 2020, bringing the total amount raised to S$940 million and illustrating its commitment towards sustainable development. Learn More › |
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ENGAGEMENT: Fostering a Culture of Sustainability
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Can Hollywood provide insights on climate change and biodiversity loss?In support of Earth Hour, the NUS Centre for Nature-based Climate Solutions held a series of movie screenings in March at the National Library in Victoria Street to raise awareness of environmental issues. Read More › |
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Bringing science to the communityIn an exhibition held in March at Cheng San Public Library, NUS scientists showcased how their research can help Singapore to better prepare for challenges ahead, including those associated with climate change. Read More › |
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