Necessities of Life: Food, Clothing and Shelter Week
Building a Resilient Future: Climate Change, Innovation, and Collaboration
Republic of Singapore
MSE: Sustainable Innovation for a Resilient Future
Keynote speech and panel discussion on how innovative,
eco-friendly methods can reduce waste, conserve resources,
and create high-value products. The session will highlight
some of the groundbreaking work at the School of Materials
Science & Engineering (MSE) and the Nanyang Environment
and Water Research Institute (NEWRI) in NTU focusing on
innovative and translatable technologies for plastic
recycling, fashion circularity, green and affordable water
treatment, and sustainable ways for bioactive compounds
extraction from vegetable waste and high efficiency nutrient
delivery demonstrating a holistic approach to food security
and more sustainable agriculture. The event will also
underscore the importance of academic and industrial
collaboration and partnership to tackle global challenges
that impact our daily lives.
EOS: Building Resilience in a Changing Climate
Keynote and panel discussion on shaping societies while
fostering global partnerships for climate action. The
session will examine research and solutions focused on the
impacts of climate change. It will explore mitigation and
adaption strategies to address this global challenge. The
panel will discuss science-based best practices and educate
future leaders to help secure a resilient and sustainable
future.
Recorded video available
Discussion
- Sustainable fashion
- Smart agriculture/forestry/fisheries industry
- Food tech
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| Language of interpretation | English |
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Track Programme
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Time and
Date of
the event -
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2025.06.11[Wed]
14:00 ～ 17:00
(Venue Open 14:00)
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- Venue
- Pavilion
- Singapore Pavilion
Programme details
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2.00-3.15 pm – “MSE: Sustainable Innovation for a Resilient
Future”
3.15-3.45 pm – Snack BREAK
3.45-5.00 pm – “EOS: Building Resilience in a Changing
Climate”
For more information about this Theme Weeks Programme, please
visit the Pavilion Website at https://expo2025singapore.sg/
Reports
【Reflection】
The World Expo Osaka 2025 provided an excellent platform for
Nanyang Technological University (NTU) to bring together
global academic leaders, industry innovators, and policy
advocates for a thought-provoking programme focused on
building a more resilient and sustainable future. This event
enabled NTU to showcase its commitment to addressing pressing
global challenges such as climate change, sustainable
materials, and cross-border water solutions through
cutting-edge research and strategic collaboration.
Experts from the School of Materials Science and Engineering
(MSE) presented on topics closely related to everyday life,
including innovative approaches to plastic recycling,
environmentally friendly and cost-effective water treatment
technologies, circular models in the fashion industry, and the
sustainable extraction of bioactive compounds from vegetable
waste. These presentations attracted considerable interest
from attendees. Meanwhile, the Earth Observatory of Singapore
(EOS) highlighted science-based solutions addressing both
mitigation and adaptation strategies to climate change,
providing participants with valuable insights and
inspiration.
Throughout the programme, NTU effectively communicated its
vision of contributing to society through science and
innovation on a global stage. The Q&A sessions and
networking opportunities fostered new dialogues with
universities, companies, and research institutions from Asia
and Europe, significantly broadening prospects for
international cooperation.
【Post EXPO Initiatives】
Following the Expo, NTU held follow-up meetings with several
universities and research organisations that participated in
the programme. These discussions have laid the groundwork for
collaborative utilisation of research findings and exchanges
among students and researchers, with several joint projects
now underway.
In particular, there is promising potential for collaboration
with Japanese universities and industry partners in the
development of environmentally friendly new materials and
urban resilience strategies against climate change. Such
initiatives are expected to contribute to the creation of
sustainable societal models across the Asian region.
Furthermore, positive participant feedback and media coverage
have encouraged NTU to strengthen its internal frameworks to
accelerate related research activities. Preparations are in
progress for active engagement in future international
conferences and academic networks.
Presenting at an international event such as Expo 2025 has
marked a significant milestone for NTU in expanding its global
research and educational networks. Going forward, the
university remains committed to deepening interdisciplinary
and international partnerships to realise a more sustainable
and resilient future.
Necessities of Life: Food, Clothing and Shelter Week
Building a Resilient Future: Climate Change, Innovation, and Collaboration
MSE: Sustainable Innovation for a Resilient Future
Keynote speech and panel discussion on how innovative,
eco-friendly methods can reduce waste, conserve resources, and
create high-value products. The session will highlight some of
the groundbreaking work at the School of Materials Science
& Engineering (MSE) and the Nanyang Environment and Water
Research Institute (NEWRI) in NTU focusing on innovative and
translatable technologies for plastic recycling, fashion
circularity, green and affordable water treatment, and
sustainable ways for bioactive compounds extraction from
vegetable waste and high efficiency nutrient delivery
demonstrating a holistic approach to food security and more
sustainable agriculture. The event will also underscore the
importance of academic and industrial collaboration and
partnership to tackle global challenges that impact our daily
lives.
EOS: Building Resilience in a Changing Climate
Keynote and panel discussion on shaping societies while
fostering global partnerships for climate action. The session
will examine research and solutions focused on the impacts of
climate change. It will explore mitigation and adaption
strategies to address this global challenge. The panel will
discuss science-based best practices and educate future
leaders to help secure a resilient and sustainable future.
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2025.06.11[Wed]
14:00～17:00
(Venue Open 14:00)
- Pavilion
OTHER PROGRAM
Necessities of Life: Food, Clothing and Shelter Week
