SUSTAINABILITY

The USIA Environmental Sustainability Committee of the United Sigma Intelligence Association, composed of the world’s foremost intellectuals and experts in partnership with NGO Challenge Korea Headquarters, is dedicated to pioneering innovative and sustainable solutions to global environmental challenges. This committee serves as a think tank and action hub, leveraging the knowledge, expertise, and networks of its members to create transformative impacts on sustainability worldwide.

The vision of the USIA Environmental Sustainability Committee is to be the foremost global platform for intellectual collaboration and action in the pursuit of a sustainable and resilient planet, where humanity and nature thrive in harmony for generations to come.

The purpose of the USIA Environmental Sustainability Committee is to advance cutting-edge environmental research, policies, and practices on a global scale. By uniting thought leaders from diverse fields, it aims to address critical environmental issues such as climate change, biodiversity loss, and resource depletion, ultimately fostering a global transition to sustainable living and development.

Global Thought Leadership: Lead the global discourse on environmental sustainability by publishing groundbreaking research, holding international conferences, and engaging with world leaders to promote systemic change.

Innovative Solutions: Design and promote scalable, innovative solutions to pressing environmental problems through collaboration across disciplines such as science, economics, technology, and policy.

Sustainability Advocacy: Act as a global advocate for sustainable practices in governments, corporations, and civil society, influencing policies, regulations, and corporate social responsibility initiatives.

Knowledge Sharing: Facilitate knowledge exchange between academia, industries, and governments, ensuring that the latest environmental research is applied in real-world contexts.

Global Partnerships: Establish global partnerships with leading universities, research institutions, international organizations, and corporations to maximize impact and foster collaborative innovation.

Interdisciplinary Research: Collaborate on interdisciplinary research projects that address the most urgent environmental issues, producing high-impact studies and policy recommendations.
Global Policy Development: Work with international organizations like the UN, World Bank, and national governments to influence and shape environmental policies and sustainable development goals.
Technological Innovation: Promote the development and deployment of clean technologies that contribute to carbon neutrality, resource efficiency, and environmental protection.
Capacity Building: Support emerging leaders, researchers, and organizations in developing regions through mentorship, funding, and access to cutting-edge knowledge and resources.
Public Engagement: Engage with the public and media to raise awareness of sustainability issues and promote actionable steps that individuals and organizations can take.

Dr. Soo-Young Kwon, Director of National Institute of Environmental Research Center

Dr. Mark Coeckelbergh, Former President of the Society for Philosophy and Technology