On 10th January, the Conference on Environment and Sustainable Development 2025 (ESD 2025) took place at the University of Science, Nguyen Van Cu Campus, District 5.

The conference was organised to commemorate the 25th Anniversary of the Faculty of Environment, providing an opportunity for researchers, lecturers, postgraduate students, and undergraduates to interact, exchange knowledge, share experiences, and update on new trends in the field of environment.

The event had the honour of welcoming leading professors and experts in the field of environment from both domestic and international universities, including those from South Korea, Taiwan, Japan, and Belgium.

With the aim of promoting sustainable development, the conference became a forum for discussing research and practical solutions for environmental protection. Presentations and discussions by experts highlighted the importance of applying new technologies, improving environmental management policies, and developing solutions to address issues related to pollution and climate change.

The conference programme included both plenary sessions and specialised sub-sessions:

• The plenary session was held from 08:00 to 11:30 in Hall I, attracting considerable interest from numerous experts and delegates.

• The poster session took place from 11:00 to 12:00 in the campus grounds, where postgraduate students, lecturers, and undergraduates presented their research findings and environmental protection initiatives.

• The presentation sessions continued from 13:30 to 17:00, encompassing:

– Session 1: Environmental Science and Technology in Room C41;

– Session 2: Air, Water, Soil Pollution, and Climate Change in Room C42;

– Session 3: Environmental Policy and Management in Room C43a;

– Session 4: Applied GIS, Remote Sensing, and Environmental Informatics in Room C43b.

The conference attracted a significant number of students, postgraduate students, and lecturers, creating a vibrant and inspiring academic environment. The presentations and discussions expanded perspectives on sustainable solutions, thereby contributing to raising awareness of the importance of environmental protection in socio-economic development.

Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) Signing Ceremony between the Faculty of Environment and International Partners

As part of the 2025 Environmental and Sustainable Development (ESD) Conference, the Faculty of Environment signed a MoU with three prestigious international partners. This is an important step in promoting collaborative research in the fields of environment and climate, opening up new academic opportunities for all parties involved.

The partnering institutions include:

• Center for Climate/Environment Change Prediction Research; Department of Climate Change and Energy System Engineering; RainbirdGEO, Ewha Womans University, Republic of Korea: Research on climate change and energy.

• College of Medicine, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Taiwan: Research on medicine and the environment.

• College of Hydrosphere, National Kaohsiung University of Science and Technology, Taiwan: Research on water resources and aquatic ecosystems.

This agreement will foster research on climate change, water resource management, and sustainable solutions, contributing to environmental protection and sustainable development in the future.