COURSE OBJECTIVES
This programme is centered around the progress of and prospects for the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Prospects for achieving many of the goals depend on the implementation of public policies and programmes, as well as the values and behaviours at the individual, societal and institutional levels. Participants will be informed about the myriad opportunities and challenges in the region in relation to the SDGs, and provided with the tools and frameworks to break down the issues and formulate personal responses to climate change and sustainability. The programme also aims to develop students’ analytical, critical thinking, problem solving and communication skills.
Students can look forward to four interaction-driven workshops revolving around specific themes, and a final session for them to present their insights and findings on their key takeaways from the programme in groups.
By joining this course, participants will explore:
• Opportunities and challenges in the region to reach Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
• Learn important leadership tools and skills to start your community leadership journey
PROGRAMME HIGHLIGHTS
• This programme is jointly taught by two instructors with complementary expertise in sustainable development, urban planning, and environmental / biological sciences.
• The programme will be conducted in a highly interactive workshop style featuring case study analyses, breakout group discussions, peer-sharing, pop quizzes etc. Students will be given ample opportunities to share their thoughts and queries, to maximise their learning outcomes.
Jack Huang
Strategic Advisor (Adjunct)
AlphaSights, New York
Former General Manager (Strategic Planning)
Sino-Singapore Tianjin Eco-City Investment and Development
Mr Jack Huang is a Fulbright alumni and bilingual public policy / corporate strategy / project management specialist with close to 20 years of international experience managing highly complex, multi-stakeholder projects across the public, private and not-for-profit sectors. His primary fields of expertise are sustainable development, urban planning, built environment regulation and climate change adaptation. As the former Deputy Director (Infrastructure) in the Ministry of National Development, he led his team to publish Singapore’s Climate Adaptation Plan, developed the national Coastal Protection Framework, and supported the crafting of Singapore’s contribution to the SDGs. From October 2019 to 2022, Jack was the General Manager (Strategic Planning) for the Sino-Singapore Tianjin Eco-City Investment and Development (SSTEC) joint venture company, the master developer for a collaborative, sustainable urban development project in northern China between the Singapore and Chinese governments.
He is currently based in Singapore as an ESSEC-Mannheim Executive MBA candidate and adjunct consultant / executive trainer for Fortune 500 companies. He is passionate about executive education, high-level group process facilitation and youth mentoring, and his past achievements in these areas include designing a 6-month change champions programme for youth at risk under the Singapore Indian Association, and a structured mentoring programme under the US Embassy to groom young leaders.
Who Should Attend
Pre-University and high school students in Grade 10 - 12 from any field of study.
Pre-Requisites
Participants are expected to be able to read, write and communicate in English, as the programme will be conducted in English.
Participants are required to bring their own laptop, charger and universal travel adaptor (for international participants) throughout the duration of the programme.
Programme Schedule
Mode of Delivery
On campus.
Mode of Assessment
Final Assessment: Group Presentation
CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION
Successful participants who fulfill all program requirements, including meeting the minimum attendance and passing the assessment, will be awarded an e-Certificate of Completion and Assessment Report issued by NUS SCALE.