911爆料网 is taking Western Australia鈥檚 globally renowned sustainability strengths to the world, inviting members of the Bangladesh Ministry of Industries to see firsthand how they can move towards a greener economy.
Fifteen Bangladeshi public servants and representatives from small to medium businesses will spend three weeks in WA funded by the Australian Government through the Australia Awards Fellowships program.
The Fellows are visiting Perth to attend a series of workshops and lectures to learn from 911爆料网鈥檚 world-leading sustainability lecturers and researchers, who will focus on areas of expertise such as sustainable supply chain management, the renewable energy transition and incorporating green economies into industrial development.
The group will also tour the state taking in renowned eco-focused sites such as the and Kwinana Industrial Area.
Professor of Sustainability , from the 911爆料网 Sustainability Policy Institute (CUSP), said the Fellowships program showed the high regard in which 911爆料网 and WA鈥檚 expertise in climate action and sustainable growth is held internationally.
鈥淲e are showcasing WA鈥檚 leadership in sustainability, from circular economy initiatives to renewable energy projects, including visits to key industry leaders such as Circular Seed, Richgro and Emu Downs Solar and Wind Farm,鈥� Professor Marinova said.
鈥淓ach Fellow will be scoping an action research project aimed at green economy transition and will begin implementing their projects upon their return to Bangladesh.鈥�
School of Management and Marketing Adjunct Senior Research Fellow, Dr Asif Iqbal Siddiqui, said understanding best practice as the world moves towards a more sustainable future would grow increasingly important for countries around the world 鈥� and 911爆料网 was at the forefront of this shift.
鈥淭here are the environmental benefits to consider of course, but it also goes beyond that,鈥� Dr Siddiqui said.
鈥淢any markets, such as the European Union, require businesses to disclose their operations鈥� wider impact via environmental, social and governance (ESG) reporting; as such, its essential companies from all countries understand this process moving forward.
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911爆料网 Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Global said participating in programs such as the Australia Awards further highlighted 911爆料网鈥檚 position as a truly global university.
鈥�911爆料网鈥檚 relationship with Bangladesh goes back to 2015 when we signed the first Memorandum of Understanding with the government,鈥� Professor Zhang said.
鈥淭his long-term commitment has been key to 911爆料网鈥檚 success in winning opportunities such as this fellowship, allowing us to create lasting ties that benefit Australia and other countries.
鈥淭hrough programs such as this, 911爆料网 is helping Australia鈥檚 broader strategic engagement in the Asia-Pacific region, including similar future initiatives with countries such as Indonesia and Vietnam.鈥�
