SDGs China-Innovation & Practice Programme for the Cultivation of High-level Internationalized Talents

Introduction

This public welfare campaign focuses on the responsibilities and missions of high-level internationalized talents. It encourages participants of all ages to understand and practice the Sustainable Development Goals issued by the United Nations through a series of practical activities, including poster dissemination, interactive videos, health check-ins, photography contests, and simulated climate summits. Participants can choose activities at different levels based on their interests and needs, and have the opportunity to obtain participation certificates and SDGs-themed badges, and eco-friendly gifts based on the completion of the tasks. Since its launch in March 2023, the program has attracted students from 226 domectic and foreign universities and 86 secondary schools.

Engaging University Students in 228 Universities

228
86

Engaging High School Students in 86 High Schools
3700+

Over 3,700 Students Participating in Check-in Activities
7500+

Over 7,500 Completed Check-in Tasks

Highlights

Student Feedback

Dalian University of Foreign Languages, Student Xiao

Participation: SDGs China - Advocates for Sustainable Development Goals in China

When I saw the tweet introducing the activity, I was very excited and eager to participate. Although I have learned and acquired a lot of knowledge about the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through online courses in the high-level international talent development innovation practice project and my studies at school, it has remained at the stage of information input. During the process, I have been thinking about how to implement these goals in my daily life and concrete actions. Understanding is not enough; it should be promoted to make more people aware of its importance and encourage them to practice it. So, I am very grateful for this public welfare activity, which allows me to go beyond being just a receiver of information and personally practice the SDGs through specific task guidelines and daily check-ins. There are many practices in the activity that I have thought about but never implemented before, such as drinking eight glasses of water daily and the economic benefits of reusable items. With the check-in mechanism of the activity, it becomes easier to achieve these practices.

Lanzhou University，Student Bao

Participation: SDGs China - Advocates for Sustainable Development Goals in China

Since starting the activity on March 1st, I have been actively participating for 140 days. During this process, I have engaged in 25 sustainable development task activities, focusing on sustainable cities and communities, responsible consumption and production, clean water and sanitation, and climate action. What initially required setting alarms to check in every day has now become a part of my daily routine. I dedicate 30 minutes to reading every day, incorporate exercise into my life, prioritize my health, and choose shared transportation options for travel. These sustainable development concepts and lifestyle choices have helped me become a better version of myself. In the future, I will continue to persevere and inspire more people to join the journey. As the youth of the new generation, it is our responsibility to fear no hardship, work diligently, and strive for long-term progress. I will continue to walk the path of sustainable development and remain steadfast in my commitment.

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What are the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)?

Why do we need Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)?

Public Welfare Certificate

Participants who complete all activities for one month in each quarter will be eligible to receive a public welfare certificate issued by the Center for International Cultural Exchange of the Ministry of Education.

Public Welfare Hours

Participants will receive 5 hours of public welfare hours for completing the tasks for a full month. The total amount of public welfare hours will be reflected in the public welfare certificate issued after the completion of the annual activities.

Certified Badage

Students who complete all tasks for an entire month every quarter will receive a puzzle piece of a sustainable development theme badge. Four puzzle pieces can be combined to form a complete sustainable development theme badge, which can be exchanged for the official badge designed by SDGs China after the annual event ends.

Exquisite Gifts

The activity adopts a points-based system, and completing different activity tasks earns corresponding points. At the end of each month, based on the ranking of points, the top 5% of participants will receive corresponding gifts for the month (including but not limited to Bluetooth speakers, coffee cups, eco-friendly backpacks, etc.).

Achievements

Showcase of Activity Achievements

Aurora

Transforming discarded cardboard boxes into storage bins allows for the placement of books and other items. Additionally, used books and waste paper can be sold to recycling centers. Participants collect and repurpose old cardboard boxes into storage bins, practicing the concept of sustainable development and recycling.

Participants collect and repurpose old cardboard boxes into storage bins, embodying the concept of sustainable development and recycling.

liarty:)

At home, I turn off the lights for an hour and gaze at the scenery outside my window.

Participants took part in the "Earth Hour" event on March 23rd, practicing energy conservation.

Super cute

Reading is an incredibly important activity that holds irreplaceable significance, both for personal development and for the overall development of society.

Participants successfully completed the 21-day reading challenge, dedicating themselves to acquiring valuable knowledge and promoting the concept of quality education.