NUS Sustainability

Did you know Tree-climbing Crabs are also known as Vinegar Crabs? 🦀

Scroll to read more about these mangrove specialists!

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This inaugural lecture series focusing on the role of transformative leadership in successful environmental management will be the opening event of NUS Sustainability CONNECT Highlight Festival on 14 Sep!

Kicking off the series is Mr Ravi Menon, Singapore’s first Ambassador for Climate Action, who is also a member of NUS Board of Trustees and the former Managing Director of the Monetary Authority of Singapore. He will speak on the topic of "Preparing for a Low-Carbon and Climate-Impaired World".

This will be followed by a Q and A session moderated by Professor Ben Cashore from the Institute of Environment & Sustainability, Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy!

Sign up for the event here: https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=Xu-lWwkxd06Fvc_rDTR-gv5-s3DI3ydFiko22rKr9dFUNkJRMjk2UkNIU043WjIyUVc3SklWOE5RVy4u&route=shorturl

Check out other events on the CONNECT webpage here: https://bit.ly/NUSSusCONNECT

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Stealing the spotlight in this year’s NUS Sustainability CONNECT Highlight Festival are talks and panels on important topics which demonstrate the depth and breadth of NUS’ expertise in sustainability, from carbon capture to climate and health.

Also lending its weight to the festival with as many as 4 events – illustrating its deep-seated commitment to sustainability education - is Ridge View Residential College (RVRC), which turns 10 this year.

So, hurry and book your seat now by heading over to our webpage: https://bit.ly/NUSSusCONNECT ! 🏃🏼‍♀️‍➡️🏃🏽‍➡️

Living in an urban city, it’s easy to overlook the issues that threaten biodiversity and wildlife in Singapore. But three passionate NUS student groups have stepped up to bridge this awareness gap with some interesting initiatives!

To share about Singapore’s rich biodiversity, BES Drongos and EVBig (an interest group under NUS Life Sciences Society) are leading the charge by organising and conducting a variety of nature walks for members of the public. From intertidal to night walks, participants get to catch a glimpse of the interesting marine and wildlife our tiny red dot has to offer!

As for NUS Bitscraps, true to its mission of “repair before replace”, the student group aims to equip members with hands-on skills to repair electronics in a bid to help to reduce waste and promote a more sustainable way of life!

https://news.nus.edu.sg/nature-walks-repair-workshops-bird-watching-and-more-nus-student-groups-drive-initiatives-to-promote-sustainability-and-protect-biodiversity/

NUS Sustainability CONNECT festival returns this year with a compact Highlight edition, featuring more than 30 events in the span of a week!
From panel discussions and symposiums, to tours and workshops, on topics ranging from carbon transitions and liveable cities, to sustainability education and nature journaling, we have something for everyone!

Visit our webpage https://bit.ly/NUSSusCONNECT for more details! 🌍

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⭐️ [Submission deadline is now extended to 1
Sep! Final call to submit your ideas and win over $1000!]

Welcome back to campus! Kickstart the new academic year with sustainability in mind. 🌿😎
We want to hear your amazing ideas and initiatives. Participate in the NUS Environmental Risk Challenge and stand a chance to win prizes over $1000! 🏆
You can participate individually or team up with up to 5 friends.

Check out link in bio to submit your idea today!

Note: This challenge is exclusively for NUS students.
Find out more on eligibility in the link.

Learn how to downsize your carbon footprint in the July- August issue of Live Green@NUS, our newsletter on sustainability living on campus!

We also offer you a sneak preview of our upcoming NUS Sustainability CONNECT Highlight festival in September! 👀

Read the issue here: bit.ly//livegreen0724latest

Senior Minister of State for Sustainability and the Environment Koh Poh Koon was the special guest at a recent tour of the NUS Sustainable Tropical Data Centre Testbed (STDCT)!

Read more in !

Did you know that Singapore is home to the world’s first data centre testbed set in a tropical climate?

I went on an interesting tour of the Sustainable Tropical Data Centre Testbed (STDCT) at NUS with members of the public yesterday. The event was organised in support of .

Data centres (DCs) play a key role in Singapore’s transformation into a digital economy. However, in our hot and humid environment, operating a DC is much more energy-intensive as cooling systems will have to work harder to offset larger amounts of heat.
STDCT is an example of how collaborations among academic and industry partners can help develop solutions to achieve a digital and green economy. It was eye-opening seeing the innovative cooling technologies developed by STDCT to help DCs operate more efficiently and sustainably in our local climate.

You can be part of Go Green SG too! Visit www.gogreen.gov.sg to sign up for a wide range of activities.

Join to plant trees on the southern ridges at Kent Ridge

Join for a series of tree planting sessions at Chestnut, Thomson and Dairy Farm Nature Parks from Jun to Aug 2024!

The sessions are part of an experiment to improve planting strategies and accelerate forest recovery at buffer parks!

There will be 6 planting sessions from 8.30am.

1️⃣ 22 Jun (Sat): Dairy Farm Quarry
2️⃣ 4 Jul (Thu): Thomson Nature Park
3️⃣ 11 Jul (Thu): Thomson Nature Park
4️⃣ 20 Jul (Sat): Chestnut Nature Park
5️⃣ 3 Aug (Sat): Thomson Nature Park
6️⃣ 17 Aug (Sat): Chestnut Nature Park

The sessions are open to the Luckin and suitable for those aged 15 and above.

Bring along your family and friends and sign up at https://tinyurl.com/464jvjfu !

Calling all NUS students! 📣

🌿 NUS Environmental Risk Challenge 🌿
Submissions are now open!

Aligned with Phoenix 2024’s emphasis on Sustainability, this competition aims to present actionable strategies, projects and accomplishments that enhance comprehension of environmental risks.

We encourage NUS students to submit your innovative ideas aligned with the objectives of the
NUS Campus Sustainability
Roadmap 2030: https://nus.edu/ 4b8PBuj.
Winners will receive an award and attractive prizes!

📌 To learn how to participate, visit https://bit.ly/
459wggt

NUS’ first comprehensive sustainability report tracks the university’s contributions to environmental and climate-related sustainability - encompassing the pillars of education, research, campus operations and thought leadership - up to December 2023.

Read more here: https://bit.ly/nussusrpt2023

Calling all NUS students - Do you have a green project in mind? Good news ‘cos funding is now available! Read more in this repost from

Do you have any green projects and initiatives in mind? But unsure how to start & get funding?

Look no further because Sustainability Fund can help you kickstart your ideas into reality and start making impacts!

Whether you’re doing on your own or in teams, see how your project plan suits to any of our two grant choices: up to S$500 or S$3,000.

For more information, FAQ, and to apply, check out our guideline (link in bio!)
Questions? Contact us via Telegram: Angie () or Nadya ()

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Join us for the first I-ACT Workshop in Singapore!

🌱 The two-day workshop will equip you with skills from the Italy-IRENA Action for Climate Toolkit (I-ACT). The I-ACT is a training program for young climate leaders, which was commissioned by the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs to the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA).

The workshop will be led by the inspirational Amira Bilais, a peer educator and co-founder of Youth for Energy Southeast Asia.

✨Highlights:
- 6 Modules
- 2-day workshop on the energy-climate nexus
- Upon completion, you will be awarded a certificate of participation and recognized as a certified trainer.

🗓️ 8 - 9th June 2024, Sat - Sun
🕒 10 am - 4:30 pm
📍University Town

RSVP by 2 June!
*This event is open to university students and professionals in Singapore.

Join , a senior lecturer from and a fellow at at this lunchtime talk where he will share fascinating stories about otter ecology, their recent escapades at NUS and our undergrad research about them!
The talk is held in conjunction with the International Otter Survival Fund (IOSF) World Otter Day.

Sign up: https://tinyurl.com/ottertalk-29may2024.

NUS College of Design and Engineering student Verlyn is one of 3 youths who are part of the YES leaders Programme! Find out how the youths advocate sustainable living in their respective communities in this repost from !

Meet three youths who are part of the YES Leaders Programme and have championed eco-sustainability, from reusing hostel items and recycling textiles to advocating for zero food waste.

Find out how a Nanyang Polytechnic student’s reuse scheme gives new life to pre-loved sports items at .

How are you inspired to practise zero-waste living in your home and community?

Share with us in the comments below!

Hot off the press: the May-Jun issue of Live Green@NUS, our newsletter on sustainable living on campus!

In this issue, which commemorates the International Day of Biodiversity on 22 May, read about NUS participation in the Festival of Biodiversity, and the findings of our very own campus wildlife survey!

We also profile , which turns 10 this year and exemplifies sustainability education in action.

Finally, we let you know what are some of the sustainability events happening in the next 2 months.

Hit our link in bio for details!

It’s hard to miss the Electric Blue Jumpers, small as they may be, with their glossy black and electric blue/green bands!

Swipe to find out how these features play an important role in their reproduction!

Learn about the rich biodiversity that can be found around NUS in this monthly series by

Join the community in spotting the flora and fauna in
NUS by sharing your sightings on Facebook and Instagram with and .


*Species of the month will take a break in June and return in July.

The Common Flameback is one of the most commonly seen woodpeckers in Singapore. It’s easy to see where it gets its name from - both male and female species have a golden yellow back!

Swipe to read more about this woodpecker!

Learn about the rich biodiversity that can be found around NUS in this monthly series by

Join the community in spotting the flora and fauna in
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Tired of the hectic school schedule? Want to wind back and do something meaningful for the environment? Join us on 7th April 2024, 3.30pm to 5pm, at Pasir Ris Park for a beach clean-up!

Link to sign up in our bio! Or go https://nus.campuslabs.com/engage/submitter/form/start/631553.

Do sign up by 30th March 2024. We hope to see you there!

Hot off the press: the Mar-Apr issue of Live Green@NUS, our newsletter on sustainable living on campus! Read the issue here: bit.ly/livegreen0324

Join NUS Toddycats to restore the green forest spine of the Kent Ridge Campus as our university works towards the vision of being a Campus in Tropical Rainforest!

Register for the session on 20 April: http://tinyurl.com/kentridge-20apr2024

Calling all undergraduates in tertiary education!

The NUS Centre for Hydrogen Innovations (CHI) is inviting you to join the Hydrogen Innovation Challenge to discover how hydrogen can help Singapore achieve a carbon-neutral energy economy by 2050. ⚡️

The challenge kicks off with an Instagram video competition, followed by an onstage quiz. 🧐

Gather your team of 2 to 4 now and submit your videos between 11 Mar and 5 Apr 2024. You stand a chance to win up to S$3,000 cash!

More info: https://hydrogen.nus.edu.sg/hydrogen-
innovation-challenge

Known for its highly iridescent scales, the Sunbeam snake is nevertheless shy and reclusive and spends most of its time under soil and leaf litter!

Swipe to find out more about this non-venomous snake species!

Learn about the rich biodiversity that can be found around NUS in this monthly series by

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🌳 For Year 4
undergraduate Anna, her biggest takeaway from the course was realising the “sheer complexity of what it means to protect the environment”. The
interdisciplinary course at NUS exposes students to a wide variety of environmental issues, equipping them with skills to turn green dreams into action! 🚀

NUS offers over 650 sustainability-related courses across different majors, minors, and specialisations spanning Engineering, Science, Medicine and the Humanities. * Ready to make a difference? Join us on the journey to a more sustainable tomorrow!

Read more at nus.edu/newsnow or hit our link in bio!

In the photos:
1️⃣ As part of the curriculum, Year 4 Environmental Studies undergraduate Anna (middle in black) and her classmates have gone on many field trips together, including one to Malaysia which saw them wading through mangroves and interacting with locals.

2️⃣ Students from the Bachelor of Engineering (Environmental Engineering) programme went on a field trip to Batam, Indonesia, to conduct a sustainable project as part of their technical elective.

3️⃣ Newly introduced in AY2023/24, the Minor programme in Botany provides students with a systematic understanding of plant and fungal sciences.

Come hear from 2023 Rolex Awards for Enterprise Laureate and Indonesian social entrepreneur Denica Riadini-Flesch at the Empowering Changemakers in Safeguarding our Planet dialogue session on 13 March! Find out how she is using her clothing brand to empower women and preserve Indonesian cultures!

Sign up at https://bit.ly/rolex-ae

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Embark on a behind-the-scenes look at Singapore’s first ‘Garden-in-a-Hotel’ by joining us on a guided tour of PARKROYAL COLLECTION at Marina
Bay! 🏨🌱

Gain insights to how sustainability meets hospitality through PARKROYAL COLLECTION‘S Initiatives, like their guest room sustainability initiatives, sustainable construction initiatives and rooftop urban farm.

This guided tour is open to all NUS students! Sign up via http://tinyurl.com/parkroyalsustainability, through the QR code or also through the link in our bio.

New to carbon trading and want to learn more?

Jumpstart your journey with our Navigating Policy Developments and Trends in Carbon Markets course!

With the first run held on 19 & 20 March 2024, the course will offer the knowledge, tools and perspectives for you to:

💡Navigate policy developments that drive carbon markets
🌟Understand standards and certifications of carbon credits
🛠️ Make informed investment decisions in the evolving landscape

To register your interest and for further enquiries, please contact CNCS at [email protected]

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Join us for an Environmental Sustainability (ES) seminar and MSc in Environmental Engineering (EVE) programme sharing session on 21 February starting at 12pm! 🌎♻️

Expect an engaging presentation on the ES Research Cluster focusing on biomass waste upcycling, and seize the opportunity to meet two distinguished alumni who will share their valuable insights into the industry and their research project. Participants will also get a comprehensive understanding of what the MSc EVE programme has to offer! 🌱

Admission is FREE. Kindly scan the QR code by 20
February to secure your spot now. We look forward To seeing you at NUS!