We are delighted to share that the proposal to establish a new ISCN Southeast Asian Chapter has received formal endorsement by the ISCN Board. This marks an important step in strengthening regional collaboration and expanding ISCN’s global network of sustainability-focused higher education institutions.

Led by ISCN members in Thailand, Siam University, Chulalongkorn University, King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi, and Thammasat University, and with support from colleagues in Malaysia, Singapore, and Vietnam, this initiative will work to strengthen collaboration in the region. The Sustainable University Network of Thailand (SUN Thailand) also played an instrumental role in supporting this effort, enabling sustained engagement among Thai institutions and providing a platform for alignment across universities.

The idea of creating a new ISCN SEA Chapter was discussed at the 2024 ISCN Conference, where participants identified the need to deepen cooperation across Southeast Asia on sustainable campus development, climate action, and knowledge exchange. The Chapter will provide a platform for institutions in the region—members and non-members—to connect more regularly, share best practices, and collaborate on joint initiatives that advance sustainability in higher education.

In the coming months, we look forward to working closely with our colleagues across Southeast Asia to further develop the Chapter’s structure, priorities, and activities. An in-person regional meeting is expected to be convened in early 2027.

We warmly congratulate all our members involved in bringing this initiative to life and look forward to the Chapter’s continued development.