Led by NTU Singapore in collaboration with Korea University and the University of Oregon, this 10-week graduate seminar explores global sustainability through the lens of waste and urbanization, equipping students with interdisciplinary knowledge, stakeholder engagement skills, and applied understanding of the UN SDGs and ESG frameworks.

The “Global Sustainability: Waste and the City” is a 10-week seminar course that runs yearly since 2022, introducing graduate students to global sustainability concepts and applications from leading experts in academia and the industry.

Students will learn the key points of the United Nations Sustainability and Development Goals (UN SDGs) focusing on the environment and economy, specifically those that pertain to waste and urbanization. They will also learn how leaders work with key stakeholders in implementing sustainability in their organizations. By exposing students to real-world Environmental, Social, and Corporate Governance (ESG) reports produced by corporations in various industries, they will practice critical thinking and analytical skills.