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Campus Sustainability Roundup 2023
Besides providing an overview of NUS’ campus sustainability performance highlights for 2023, the report takes an in depth dive into the University’s environmental strategies to decarbonise its growing campus, defend against rising temperatures, and dematerialise its organisational activities as part of the Campus Sustainability Roadmap 2030.
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RESEARCH: Creating Sustainable Impact
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Bezos Centre for Sustainable Protein opens at NUSBacked by US$30M from the Bezos Earth Fund, the Centre aims to revolutionise sustainable protein research and commercialisation in Asia. Read More ›
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NUS coastal protection institute develops talent pipeline, kicks off 17 research projectsThe institute is part of a S$125 million research programme launched by national water agency PUB in March 2023 to support Singapore’s climate change adaptation efforts to protect against sea-level rise. Read More ›
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New study reveals Indo-Pacific regional extremes driven by shifts in tropical weather patternsGlobal warming and other factors may be contributing to critical changes in tropical weather patterns that are increasing the frequency of heatwaves and extreme rainfall in the Indo-Pacific region. Read More ›
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EDUCATION: Developing Talent in Sustainability
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Making the case to reduce food wastage in Singapore hospitalsThe 2024 NUS College of Humanities and Sciences Case Competition, organised in partnership with Tan Tock Seng Hospital, Centre for Healthcare Innovation and Boston Consulting Group, received a record 78 submissions. Learn More › |
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Advancing sustainability through experiential learning and engagementUnder the Southeast Asia Friendship Initiative at NUS, student groups from various hostels travelled to different Southeast Asian regions to learn about the unique cultural and environmental contexts of their sustainability practices. Learn More › |
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ENGAGEMENT: Fostering a Culture of Sustainability
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NUS student groups drive initiatives to promote sustainability and protect biodiversityFrom nature walks to repair workshops and bird-watching, NUS environmental student groups are spearheading initiatives and doing their part to rally the community towards a greener future. Read More › |
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THOUGHT LEADERSHIP: Insights on Sustainability
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Positioning Singapore for a low-carbon and climate-impaired worldAlthough the world is falling short of its climate goals, Mr Ravi Menon, Singapore’s first climate action ambassador, believes that Singapore is well placed to drive national and regional decarbonisation efforts. Read More › |
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NUS Cities Symposium 2024: Creating sustainable cities in challenging timesStrategic city planning to ensure that our cities are not just sustainable but also resilient requires an intergenerational, multidisciplinary approach with partnerships between many stakeholders. Read More › |
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