RCE Ningbo’s project recognised as UN flagship, marking a milestone in UNNC’s sustainability journey
The "EmpowerChain: Youth Sustainability Accelerator" project, launched by the Regional Centre of Expertise Ningbo on Education for Sustainable Development (RCE Ningbo) established by the University of Nottingham Ningbo China, has been acknowledged as a 2025 Flagship Project (Youth-Led Category) by the United Nations University (UNU). This prestigious recognition is especially significant as it was awarded less than a year after RCE Ningbo's official launch, underscoring the centre's exceptional impact and making it one of the fastest RCEs globally to receive such an honour.
This international recognition comes at a pivotal moment, strongly validating UNNC's profound commitment to sustainability, a strategic cornerstone of its first independent five-year plan, the UNNC Strategic Plan: Roadmap to 2030. UNNC's Provost and Pro-Vice Chancellor, Professor Jon Garibaldi, stated: "We are leading in sustainable development by embedding the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) throughout our governance, operations, education, research, and partnerships."
Professor Jing Dai, Director of RCE Ningbo and Director of the Centre for Responsible Business and Innovation (CRBI) at UNNC, said: “we will expand our flagship initiatives to create a comprehensive pipeline for sustainability education and action - from innovative events and community engagement to impactful policy recommendations. This award reinforces our resolve to cultivate a new generation of sustainability leaders who can translate knowledge into meaningful change for our region and beyond."
The RCE, initiated and accredited by the United Nations University, promotes global sustainability through industry-academia collaboration and innovation. RCE Ningbo, the 10th UNU-accredited RCE in China, applied by the CRBI at UNNC, was officially acknowledged by United Nations University in December 2024, and was officially inaugurated in June 2025.
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