Tsing Hua College：

The university actively initiates and participates in cross-sectoral dialogues on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), engaging with government agencies, NGOs, and industry partners through conferences, workshops, and forums.

Key initiatives include:

• Hosting the University Sustainability and Local Governance Forum, bringing together local governments, enterprises, and community organizations to discuss low-carbon transitions and education for sustainability;
• Participating in regional Sustainable Cities and Net-Zero Transition Conferences to share research findings and campus sustainability practices;
• Co-organizing Youth Sustainability Action Workshops with NGOs to empower young people to implement SDG-related projects.

These activities strengthen partnerships between academia, government, and civil society, fostering collaborative action toward regional and educational sustainability.

Office of Global Affairs, OGA：

NTHU hosted a Bilateral Symposium with the University of Liverpool on October 1st, 2025. The theme of the symposium was SDG #17, "Partnerships for the Goals." Faculty members from both institutions presented and discussed their research in alignment with this theme. The event aimed to further strengthen and deepen collaboration between the two universities.

Library：

The library encourages staff to participate in conferences and to promote sustainability-related activities. For example, staff attended the Symposium in Open Science and Data Curation hosted by National Taiwan University on May 8, 2024, and the 2024 Annual Meeting of the Taiwan Medical Library Association & the 46th Conference for Medical Library Staff on August 22, 2024. In addition, the library organized the Hsinchu City Exploration Walk to further integrate sustainability concepts for students.

Secretariat：

 Yes. On November 19, 2024, the Ministry of Environment and National Tsing Hua University signed a MOU on the “Sustainability Professional Training Program,” joining forces to promote sustainability education and training. The MOU was signed by Minister of Environment Chi-Ming Peng and President W. John Kao of NTHU. This represents not only a concrete step in combining the capacity-building efforts of higher education institutions, but also a model for cultivating sustainability talent in Taiwan with a global vision.

In the past, NTHU has provided the Ministry of Environment with professional support in areas such as environmental law and international climate conventions. Through this MOU, NTHU will leverage its expertise in global engagement, policy-making, and cross-sectoral collaboration within the sustainability field.

College of Life Sciences and Medicine：

This project aims to promote collaboration and development in medical research through academic exchanges between National Tsing Hua University (NTHU) and Taichung Veterans General Hospital (TVGH). The event features a half-day visit and academic symposium, including presentations on the College of Life Science and Medicine, panel discussions, and in-depth exchanges, with the goal of further strengthening research collaboration.

College of Technology Management：

(1) 

To assist the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) in promoting international carbon credit cooperation with Taiwan’s diplomatic allies, faculty members from our institute conducted a field study in May 2025 in Saint Kitts and Nevis—one of the target countries designated under MOFA’s “Allied Nations Program.” The mission assessed the local potential for carbon market development and the progress of pilot projects.

 In addition, to strengthen Taiwan’s influence in international cooperation across the Caribbean region, our faculty participated in the Global Sustainable Islands Summit 2025 (GSIS 2025) and delivered a keynote speech, fostering dialogue on the interlinkage between climate action and sustainable development.

(2)

 In April 2025, in line with MOFA’s Allied Nations Program designating Guatemala and Paraguay as target countries, faculty members from our institute accompanied officials from MOFA’s Department of Treaty and Legal Affairs and the Climate Change Administration of the Ministry of Environment, together with representatives from the International Cooperation and Development Fund (ICDF), for bilateral meetings and consultations. Discussions focused on exploring opportunities for carbon credit cooperation under Article 6 of the Paris Agreement.

(3)

 To promote trilateral exchanges on green energy and intellectual property (IP) between Taiwan, the United States, and Canada, a faculty member from our institute was commissioned by MOFA to serve as Taiwan’s keynote speaker at the Green Energy and Intellectual Property Conference jointly organized by the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Vancouver and partners from the U.S. and Canada in September 2022. The presentation, titled Maximizing the Shared Value of Regional IP-Driven LCE Development – An Indo-Pacific Economic Framework Perspective, centered on how intellectual property can support innovation within the green energy sector. Drawing on the speaker’s expertise in UNFCCC-related research, the session facilitated policy and academic dialogue between Taiwan and North American counterparts.

(4) 

To enhance cooperation between Taiwan and Jordan in the field of climate change, a faculty member from our institute was invited by MOFA in October 2022 to serve as Taiwan’s keynote speaker at the Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation Workshop co-hosted by MOFA and the West Asia–North Africa (WANA) Institute, presided over by Jordan’s former Crown Prince, His Royal Highness Prince El Hassan bin Talal. The presentation, titled “Net Zero 2050” as a New Policy to Scale Up Taiwan’s Climate Actions, addressed Taiwan’s policy pathways toward carbon neutrality. The event provided a platform for bilateral exchange on climate impacts and response strategies.

(5)

 To strengthen partnerships among global think tanks specializing in climate change law, our faculty has collaborated since 2015 with international research institutions such as KU Leuven (Belgium) and the University of Malta to co-organize the Malta Climate Change Law Forum. Each year, the forum’s theme is jointly decided by Professor Chien-Te Fan from our institute and Professor Kurt Deketelaere of Sustainability College Bruges (Belgium). Over the years, the forum has expanded in both academic and technical scope, with events held in collaboration with:

National University of Singapore (2019)

Taiwan (Virtual Conference, 2020)

University of Glasgow, UK (2021)

University of Helsinki, Finland (2023)

University of Insubria, Italy (2024)

Meiji University, Japan (2025)

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Associate Professor Yi-Li Lee participated in programs and seminars on the Constitutional Litigation Act organized by the Judicial Reform Foundation in Taiwan. These activities not only invited academic experts but also included representatives from the Judicial Yuan. In these events, Associate Professor Lee, using a comparative perspective, examined how the Korean Constitutional Court has used provisional measures to address its institutional challenges in recent constitutional crisis, offering potential institutional solutions to the controversies arising from Taiwan’s Constitutional Court and the Constitutional Litigation Act. This project is highly relevant to SDG 16 (Promote peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development, provide access to justice for all and build effective, accountable and inclusive institutions at all levels).

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▪️ILST acquired the chance to host the 9th Annual Conference of the Asian Privacy Scholars Network (APSN). In collaboration with Singapore Management University and the International Law & Technology Interest Group of the American Society of International Law, ILST jointly organized the 9th APSN Conference in 2024. In addition to promoting exchanges among scholars from around the world in various fields such as data governance and privacy protection, this conference also provides a platform for the authorities and industries concerned in Taiwan to communicate with the international technology law community.

Center for Arts and Culture：

I. Hung Liang Art Museum

Invite representatives from government agencies, non-profit organizations, or the business sector to collaborate on art-related lectures or seminars. Share artistic experiences from different fields and explore how the university art museum can combine art with diverse cultures and experiences to create sustainable operational models.

II. Jie Ying Heritage Museum

The museum actively participates in seminars organized by the Hsinchu City Cultural Affairs Bureau's Museum Division and the National University Museum Alliance, fostering exchanges on museum management and education promotion. Through these efforts, it aims to promote the sustainable development of local culture.

Center for Teacher Education：

The Center for Teacher Education held the International Academic Conference on “The Present and Future of Effective Teaching” on June 29, 2024. During the Policy Forum on Effective Teaching, the invited speakers included the Director of the Changhua County Education Department, the former Director-General of the Taichung City Government Education Bureau, and the former Director of the Taitung County Government Education Department for a panel discussion.

Office of Alumni Service and · Resources Development ：

The NTHU Alumni Association and Alumni Center actively promote cross-sectoral dialogue on sustainability and the SDGs by organizing events and forums that connect government agencies, industry, community organizations, and the alumni network.

Examples include:

• Large-scale alumni events such as the Lake-Side Sustainability Festival and the Autumn Alumni Carnival, which integrate ESG and sustainable living themes and bring together diverse stakeholders from academia, industry, and the community.
• By providing funding and support, the Alumni Association also empowers student groups and alumni communities to organize activities on themes such as social engagement, local revitalization, and innovative practices, thereby serving as a platform for dialogue across different sectors.