Sustainable Living

SMU has issued Singapore’s first university Sustainability Bond, raising S$150 million to fund projects that advance environmental innovation, inclusive education, and social wellbeing with measurable, lasting impact.

Research co-authored by SMU Professor Winston Chow outlines a value chain strategy to transform data centres from climate liabilities into leaders of sustainable digital growth across Singapore and ASEAN.

Blending AI with empathy, SMU and SKH’s SINEW project helps seniors live safely and independently—detecting early cognitive changes before crises arise.

From Citibank to Lalamove, Yuvan Mohan’s career blends purpose and adaptability — with SMU’s MiM programme providing the launchpad for real-world impact.

The fourth SMU City Dialogues, held in Vienna with global partners, challenged conventional approaches to urban resilience. Rather than focusing on tech or infrastructure, the event centred trust, equity, and local context. Experts from over 20 countries shared how cities can adapt by empowering communities and aligning governance with human needs.

SMU and four global universities have launched the Global Alliance on Sustainable Urban Societies, a pioneering initiative to reframe how cities are studied and shaped.

The positive effects of volunteering extent beyond the lives of the beneficiaries. Often, volunteers receive something too. But how far do the benefits go?

SMU is enhancing its commitment to sustainability by partnering with the Climate Adaptation & Resilience (CLARE) programme to support early-career climate scientists from the Global South. This initiative aims to improve representation and research capacity in climate-vulnerable regions, directly contributing to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change Special Report on Climate Change and Cities.

SMU marked International Women’s Day 2025 with a series of engaging events that sparked meaningful discussions on gender equity, wellbeing, and leadership. From thought-provoking panels to wellness sessions, participants came together to learn, connect, and champion inclusivity. The celebrations reinforced SMU’s commitment to fostering a more equitable and supportive community.

Discover how SMU's impactful research on urban last-mile delivery, recognised by the Financial Times, is shaping sustainable business models and reducing congestion and pollution.