Helping the Youth Become Leaders of Sustainable and Climate Resilient Societies

In the urgent quest to tackle the climate crisis, the youth play a critical role in building the resilient and sustainable cities of tomorrow.

This panel discussion focuses on the crucial collaboration between researchers and scientists from different backgrounds to effectively convey academic findings to, and engage with, the younger generations. Anchored by the new Climate Transformation Programme led by NTU Singapore, this event brings together researchers, educators, and youth representatives to discuss how the youth can be empowered to take meaningful action against climate change and actively contribute to the development of sustainable societies.

Brief presentations will provide an overview of both the physical and social sciences relevant to climate change, setting the stage for a panel discussion involving representatives from the education sector. Together, they will explore strategies to enhance collaboration and efficacy. The event concludes with an engaging Q&A session, offering the audience an opportunity to pose questions to the panellists.

By illuminating effective tactics and strategies for collaboration between scientists and youth, this discussion aims to inspire collective efforts towards a more sustainable and resilient future for all.

Speakers

Prof Benjamin P. Horton

Benjamin is Director of the Earth Observatory of Singapore and a Professor in Earth Science at the Asian School of the Environment in Nanyang Technological University (NTU). He has been appointed the AXA-Nanyang Professor in Natural Hazards.

Prof Shirley Ho

Shirley is Associate Vice President of the Humanities, Social Sciences & Research Communication, and President's Chair of Communication Studies in the Wee Kim Wee School of Communication Studies, both at Nanyang Technological University.

Asst Prof Yong Ming Lee

Ming Lee teaches Psychology and Child, and Development at National Institute of Education (NIE) at Nanyang Technological University. She is also a licensed psychologist (USA) and had obtained her Ph.D. in School Psychology from the University of Washington.

Asst Prof Janice Lee

Janice teaches at the Asian School of the Environment at Nanyang Technological University (NTU). She is also the Principal Investigator for the Coupled Human and Natural Systems Lab. She focuses on the social and ecological consequences of human impacts on Southeast Asia.

Eugene Wambeck

Eugene is the Director for Exhibitions at the Science Centre Singapore. He is also a Board member of the Promotion of Women in Engineering, Research and Science (POWERS) at Nanyang Technological University.

Rachael Goh

Rachael is a student from the Asian School of the Environment at Nanyang Technological University in Singapore. She is also the Co-Director of Nature Guiding at Earthlink, the largest environmental sustainability student group in NTU.

Isha Singh

Isha is a student from the School of Physical and Mathematical Sciences at Nanyang Technological University in Singapore. She is also the Co-President of GreenSparks, a student-based eco-group which encourages student involvement with sustainability issues in NTU.