To strengthen international collaboration in sustainable development, encourage youth engagement in public service, and cultivate globally minded sustainability leaders, the Sustainability Development and Social Practice Research Center at National Yunlin University of Science and Technology (NYUST) signed Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) with the Yunbo International Lions Club and the Jielin International Lions Club on July 1. Centered on the long-term development of International Sustainability Volunteers, the three parties will combine public service, academic research, and social practice resources to establish a cross-disciplinary, cross-generational, and international platform for sustainable collaboration, while advancing the practical implementation of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Over the years, NYUST has actively promoted sustainable development, regional revitalization, social practice, digital technology, and interdisciplinary talent cultivation, building extensive expertise in both academic research and practical application. Meanwhile, the Yunbo International Lions Club and the Jielin International Lions Club have long been dedicated to community service and have established strong public service networks and international partnerships. By integrating the strengths of all three organizations, this collaboration will provide diverse opportunities in volunteer service, sustainability education, international study visits, community engagement, and public welfare initiatives. Together, the partners aim to cultivate young leaders equipped with a global perspective, a strong sense of social responsibility, and the ability to take meaningful action on sustainability challenges, including climate change, environmental protection, regional development, and social equity.
Under the partnership, the three organizations will jointly establish an International Sustainability Volunteer Platform to support the training and practical engagement of youth volunteers. The initiative will encourage students, Lions Club members, and the broader community to participate in sustainability-focused public service while expanding young people's global outlook and cross-cultural communication skills through international exchanges and overseas volunteer collaborations. By integrating expertise in sustainable development, Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles, the SDGs, regional revitalization, and green carbon public welfare initiatives, the partnership will develop innovative volunteer training programs that combine education with hands-on experience, strengthening young people's capacity to engage in international public affairs.
The three partners will also work closely with local communities, non-profit organizations, educational institutions, businesses, and international partners to establish a cross-sector collaboration network and build a sustainable public service ecosystem with long-term social impact. Through resource sharing, knowledge exchange, and interdisciplinary cooperation, the partnership seeks to cultivate a new generation of International Sustainability Volunteers with strong service commitment, leadership, global competence, sustainability literacy, and technological capabilities. By empowering more Taiwanese youth to participate in global sustainability governance, the initiative aims to inject new momentum into international sustainable development and contribute to the shared well-being of society.
Representatives of the NYUST Sustainability Center, the Yunbo International Lions Club, and the Jielin International Lions Club sign the Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs).
Director Lin, Yi-Pin of the NYUST Sustainability Center poses for a group photo with Founding President Wen-Shan Chang of the Yunbo International Lions Club and President Tzu-Yun Yang of the Jielin International Lions Club.
Staff members of the NYUST Sustainability Center and representatives of the International Lions Clubs pose for a group photo.
Representatives of the NYUST Sustainability Center and the International Lions Clubs jointly promote the vision of developing International Sustainability Volunteers.
Representatives of the NYUST Sustainability Center, the Yunbo International Lions Club, and the Jielin International Lions Club pose for a commemorative photo following the MOU signing ceremony.
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