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New NUS Sustainable Futures initiative builds on interdisciplinary research and cross-sector collaborations to drive sustainability research and education
As climate change challenges become more complex and global, NUS Sustainable Futures will adopt a mission-driven, problem-solving approach by converging NUS researchers to collaborate across sustainability domains, as well as with stakeholders including industry and government partners both locally and across Asia.
It will also curate and develop continuing education training programmes rooted in climate, conservation and sustainability science and actionable research to equip professionals in the sustainability sector with the domain knowledge to address critical policy issues and meet regulatory requirements.
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INNOVATION: Sparking Sustainable Enterprise
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Bringing a ‘cool idea’ to lifeSparsh, a Year 3 student at the College of Design and Engineering and NUS College, is tackling extreme heat in Bihar, India, by combining urban environment expertise with affordable climate solutions. Read More ›
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Highlights from the inaugural NUS Enterprise Sustainability ChallengeSDG Open Hack@NUS 2024, the campus edition of the SDG Open Hack Singapore, attracted more than 50 teams and over 300 NUS students, who gathered for the 24-hour hackathon to address pressing sustainability challenges. Read More ›
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ENGAGEMENT: Fostering a Culture of Sustainability
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NUS students explore food and textile sustainability through NUSOne initiativesThey visited Google Singapore to learn about innovative food sustainability practices, and tried their hand at upcycling fabrics at a campus workshop. Learn More › |
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NUS hostelites get creative in building a more eco-conscious societyFrom island-hopping excursions and food rescue operations to swapping fashion items, students from various NUS hostels are learning and inspiring their peers to embrace a sustainable lifestyle. Learn More › |
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THOUGHT LEADERSHIP: Insights on Sustainability
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Peatlands and mangroves key to reducing carbon emissions in Southeast Asia: International studyConserving and restoring Southeast Asia’s carbon-rich peatlands and mangroves could mitigate more than 50 per cent of the region’s land-use carbon emissions. Read More › |
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SGFIN Sustainability Summit 2025 strikes hopeful note for climate actionGlobal warming could be halted within a generation if the world paid more attention to carbon dioxide disposal and not just emissions reduction, said Oxford University Professor Myles Allen. Read More › |
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Meaty issues: Navigating the challenges of a climate-friendly dietAt a workshop which explored reasons behind people’s reluctance to replace meat with alternative proteins, experts cited the need to address misperceptions of alternative proteins through education and effective communication. Read More ›
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