SDSN Southeast Asia - Sustainable Development Solutions Network

regional Network

SDSN Southeast Asia mobilizes local knowledge to advance viable solutions to sustainable development challenges in the Southeast Asian region. The network, hosted by United in Diversity Foundation, and established in 2013, includes the following countries: Brunei, Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Singapore, Timor-Leste, and Vietnam. Key activities include mobilizing resources to scale-up SDG-related solutions through its flagship Tri Hata Karana Conference, localizing the SDGs by developing tailored regional long-term development pathways for local governments, and organizing numerous panels and events on various sustainable development topics relevant to the region.

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Network Leadership Presents on Mangrove Reforestation at Regional Forum

SDSN Southeast Asia participated in the inaugural Asia-Pacific Solutions Forum hosted by SDSN in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Of the six solutions which were selected to present, SDSN Southeast Asia’s United in Diversity (UID) Fellow, Stevanus Wayiyai and local network Manager, Isra Ruddin, co-presented the solution on “Mangrove Reforestation: Restoring Ecosystem and Empowering Communities for a Sustainable Future."

Inter-network Panel Emphasizes Academia's Technology Enablers for Sustainability

SDSN Southeast Asia’s and SDSN China Hub’s host institutions hosted a panel session titled "Driving Forces of Sustainability: Unleashing Human Capital & Technology Enablers for Lasting Growth” at the Indonesia Sustainability Forum (ISF) 2023, held on September 7-8. A panel of experts emphasizing collaboration between academia, industry, and policy were featured, with key takeaways including the role of universities as hubs for sustainable technology, the need for collective action among policymakers, educators, and researchers, and Indonesia's commitment to integrating sustainability into education through the Emancipated Learning Program.

Network Member and Partners Showcase Sustainability Projects

SDSN member, Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT), in collaboration with the James Dyson Foundation, and Punggol community students, showcased innovative sustainability projects at the SIT Community Challenge 2023. Mentored by SIT students, ideas like the 'Cantino' app and wastewater recycling earned acclaim, highlighting the impactful role of collaborative mentorship in fostering sustainable solutions.

Network's Policy Initiative Conducts Analysis for Local SDG alignment

In 2023, SDSN Southeast Asia’s Policy Lab initiative, conducted a tailored Regional Long-Term Development Plan (RPJPD) analysis for the Regional Research and Development Planning Agency of Sumedang, Indonesia for 2022-2045. The analysis focused on the areas of poverty, the human development index, economic growth, unemployment, and the GINI Index, fostering inclusivity and aligning local SDGs with global objectives. This plan will guide 26 sub-districts across 270 villages and 7 urban areas for the next 20 years.

SDSN Southeast Asia Network Members

Organization	Country	Network	Sector
Asian Vision Institute	Cambodia	Southeast Asia	Research Institution
Cambodia University of Technology and Science (CamTech)	Cambodia	Southeast Asia	University (Institution-wide)
Central Institute for Economic Management - (CIEM)	Vietnam	Southeast Asia	University (Department/Institute)
Duy Tan University	Vietnam	Southeast Asia	University (Department/Institute)
FRENCH VIETNAMESE CENTER FOR MANAGEMENT EDUCATION	Vietnam	Southeast Asia	University (Department/Institute)
Go Purpose Inc	Singapore	Southeast Asia	University (Department/Institute)
ISPONRE - Institute of Strategy and Policy on Natural Resources and Environment	Vietnam	Southeast Asia	University (Department/Institute)
Nanyang Technological University	Singapore	Southeast Asia	University (Department/Institute)
National University of Laos	Laos	Southeast Asia	University (Department/Institute)
National University of Management (NUM)	Cambodia	Southeast Asia	University (Institution-wide)
National University Singapore	Singapore	Southeast Asia	University (Department/Institute)
Radanar Ayar Rural Development Association	Myanmar	Southeast Asia	Civil Society Organization
Royal University of Phnom Penh	Cambodia	Southeast Asia	University (Institution-wide)
Singapore Institute of Technology	Singapore	Southeast Asia	University (Department/Institute)
Singapore Management University Lien Centre for Social Innovation	Singapore	Southeast Asia	University (Department/Institute)
Singapore University of Technology and Design	Singapore	Southeast Asia	Foundation/Donor Organization
Temasek Polytechnic	Singapore	Southeast Asia	University (Department/Institute)
Thuongmai University	Vietnam	Southeast Asia	University (Department/Institute)Research Institution
University of Brunei Darussalam	Brunei Darussalam	Southeast Asia	University (Department/Institute)
University of Cambodia (UC)	Cambodia	Southeast Asia	University (Institution-wide)
University of Puthisastra	Cambodia	Southeast Asia	University (Institution-wide)
Vietnam National University	Vietnam	Southeast Asia	University (Department/Institute)
World Toilet Organization	Singapore	Southeast Asia	Non-Governmental Organization
Yusof Ishak Institute (ISEAS)	Singapore	Southeast Asia	University (Department/Institute)