Learning Journeys

The Polytechnic Forum 2023 features 14 Local Learning Journeys to interesting sustainability sites around Singapore, which promise to ignite your environnnmental spark!

In these Learning Journeys for "Green Economy", you will get to:

1. Learn about the sustainability efforts undertaken by corporations across various industries to build Singapore’s move towards a Green Economy.

2. Explore the roles and challenges of corporations when adopting sustainable practices. 

3. Compare local industries’ sustainability measures to international benchmarks to enhance Singapore's global sustainability efforts, while promoting economic growth and environmental stewardship.

In these Learning Journeys for "Green Resources", you will get to:

1. Delve into the multi-faceted implementation of Green Resources, encompassing alternative energy solutions, eco-friendly materials and more, across a diverse array of industries.

2. Gain insights into the constraints and opportunities faced by Singapore in embracing the adoption of Green Resources across different sectors and industries.

3. Examine and understand how the private and public sectors in Singapore collaborate to drive the nation’s efforts toward sustainability.
   

In these Learning Journeys for "Sustainable Living", you will get to:

1. Deepen your understanding of sustainable living principles, including in the domains of circular economy, upcycling, recycling, and other eco-conscious practices.

2. Learn how to apply such sustainable living principles in practical ways, fostering a mindset of responsible consumption and waste reduction.
   

In these Learning Journeys for "Resilient Future", you will get to:

1. Learn how to ensure Singapore’s survival and resilience in the face of future challenges, by recognising the potential threats posed by climate change and the necessity for food security. 

2. Learn about the industry’s efforts to attain self-sufficiency in food production through Singapore's 30- by- 30 goal.

3. Learn about the impact of climate change and the nature-based solutions adopted to mitigate them.
   
   

The Polytechnic Forum 2023 features 2 Overseas Learning Journeys during the Residential Programme in Desaru (Johor, Malaysia), to expand your vistas beyond our Little Red Dot!

In this Learning Journey for "Mangrove Tour, Desaru", you will get to:

1. Understand the pivotal role of mangroves in safeguarding our shorelines and the ecosystem. 

2. Understand the process of waste eradication through natural sedimentation.

3. Discuss the challenges faced in protecting the natural mangroves and balancing economic development in Malaysia.

In this Learning Journey for "Desaru Fruit Farm", you will get to:

1. Learn about the inherent circular economy established within the Desaru Fruit Farm. 

2. Develop an understanding of the integrated bio-farming systems implemented by the farm.

3. Understand the challenges and sustainable practices adopted by the farm in the context of Malaysia.