Sustainable Development Goals

Abstract/Objectives

The "2026 NTHU Sustainable Joint Exhibition," themed "Sus-topia: The Future Starts with You," will take place from April 7 to April 15 at Wang Hong Hall, showcasing Tsinghua University’s diverse sustainability initiatives. This exhibition aims to engage students and faculty in reconsidering future possibilities through a mix of participation, dialogue, and action. Key speakers, including Vice President Dai Nianhua, emphasized the shift from isolated policies to collaborative campus efforts. Chief Sustainability Officer Lin Furen highlighted the establishment of a continuous campus ecosystem for sustainability. Curated by Professor Lu Chongzhen, the exhibition employs a "participatory curation" approach, involving student ambassadors in exploring sustainability across five themes: daily life, academic research, energy, resource allocation, and student initiatives. A highlight is the "Sustainable Solutions" section, featuring projects from 11 student teams addressing United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, showcasing their transition from advocates to proactive problem-solvers. Overall, the event illustrates sustainability as an ongoing process of change.

Results/Contributions

The "2026 NTHU Sustainable Joint Exhibition" will be held from April 7 to April 15 in the Wang Hong Hall, themed "Sus-topia : The Future Starts with You." It showcases Tsinghua University’s diverse practices and cross-disciplinary actions in promoting sustainability. This joint exhibition is not only a display of achievements but also a sustainable experiment that combines participation, dialogue, and practical action, inviting all faculty and students to rethink the possibilities for the future. During the opening ceremony, Vice President Dai Nianhua and Secretary-General Zhan Honglin both pointed out that Tsinghua’s sustainable development has gradually transformed from a single policy initiative into collaborative efforts across units and collective actions on campus. They emphasized the importance of institutional integration and multi-stakeholder participation. Chief Sustainability Officer Lin Furen further stated that the core of sustainability lies in establishing a continuously operating campus ecosystem that transforms ideas into concrete actions through dialogue and collaboration, allowing them to ferment over the long term within the campus. The exhibition is curated by Professor Lu Chongzhen, who also serves as a Sustainability Ambassador mentor, and utilizes a "participatory curation" mechanism. This approach guides student ambassadors to engage deeply with various campus units, re-examining the multiple facets of campus sustainability through interviews and observations. The exhibition covers five major themes: daily life, academic research, energy issues, resource allocation, and student actions, presenting a complete picture from practical living to institutional levels. One area, the "Sustainable Solutions" section, showcases the results of 11 student teams, focusing on campus and societal issues in response to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). It demonstrates the transition of students from advocates to action-takers. Through interdisciplinary collaboration and practical implementation, students not only propose innovative solutions but also develop problem-solving skills and sustainable leadership in the process. This joint exhibition emphasizes that sustainability is not just a vision but a continuously evolving process. Through the combination of curation and action, Tsinghua University demonstrates the possibility of driving change under real-world conditions while highlighting the potential of the campus as a field for sustainable experimentation, laying a solid foundation for future development.

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