Cross sectoral dialogue about SDGs

1. 2025 Net Zero Water Tech Hub

In June 2025, NTU co-hosted the "2025 Net Zero Water Tech Hub" with the National Land Management Agency (Ministry of the Interior) and the Chinese Institute of Environmental Engineering. The conference convened 13 international speakers from Taiwan, the US, Australia, and South Korea, and attracted over 450 cross-sector participants, including government officials, industry leaders, academics, and entrepreneurs. The forum and roundtables addressed critical SDG 6 and SDG 9 challenges, including sustainable water management, industrial wastewater treatment, and AI-powered water reclamation. Additionally, 12 enterprises showcased advanced recycling and water technologies, fostering cross-sector technology exchange and international collaboration to build resilient water infrastructure.

The conference convened 13 international speakers from Taiwan, the United States, Australia, and South Korea, bringing together over 450 participants from government, industry, academia, and civil society to promote cross-sector dialogue, knowledge exchange, and collaboration in advancing the SDGs.
 

2. Promoting Ethnic Equality: NTU Forum Advances Diversity and Cultural Inclusion in Higher Education

In July 2025, the NTU Indigenous Student Resource Center (ISRC) hosted the Ethnic Equity in Higher Education Forum, bringing together 108 scholars, university administrators, students, civic organizations, and government representatives. Responding directly to SDG 4 (Quality Education) and SDG 10 (Reduced Inequalities), the forum facilitated cross-sector dialogue on combating campus discrimination, reviewing national Indigenous education policies, and strengthening institutional support systems for cultural security.
Indigenous Legislator Saidhai Tahovecahe (Wu Li-Hua) and a representative from Legislator Lu Hsien-Yi's office also attended the forum and exchanged views with NTU Secretary-General Da-Ming Wang and Dean of Student Affairs Shi-Wei Chu, demonstrating active dialogue between government, higher education, and civil society on advancing Indigenous education and cultural inclusion. By gathering inputs from policymakers, academia, students, and NGOs, the forum served as a platform to align university governance with national equity frameworks and promote a more culturally inclusive higher education environment.

The “Ethnic Equity in Higher Education Forum” brought together 108 scholars, university administrators, students, and representatives from civic organizations to foster cross-sector dialogue on equity, inclusion, and the SDGs.

3. 2025 Fubon Forum on Sustainable Future

Co-hosted annually since 2016 by the NTU RSPRC, Fubon Financial Holdings, and the Fubon Cultural and Educational Foundation, the Fubon Forum stands as a flagship platform for cross-sectoral ESG policy dialogue in Taiwan. Held on June 11, 2025, the 9th forum focused on "Risks and Opportunities in Taiwan's Sustainability Transition under the New Political and Economic Landscape." The event convened top decision-makers across sectors, featuring opening remarks by President Lai Ching-te (via congratulatory message), NTU President Wen-Chang Chen, Deputy Minister of the National Development Council Shien-Quey Kao, and Fubon Group Chairman Daniel M. Tsai. Addressing global trade shifts, carbon tariffs, and energy transition, the dialogue examined how public policy, financial capital, and academic research can pool resources to accelerate Taiwan’s Comprehensive Carbon Reduction Action Plan and enhance national socio-economic resilience (SDG 7, SDG 13, SDG 17).

The 2025 Fubon Forum served as a flagship platform for cross-sectoral ESG and SDG dialogue, bringing together leaders from government, academia, and industry to advance collaboration on net-zero transition and sustainable development. President Lai Ching-te also sent a congratulatory message encouraging cross-sector knowledge exchange and collective action toward the SDGs.