A delegation including representatives from Hamad Bin Khalifa University's (HBKU) College of Islamic Studies (CIS) and College of Public Policy (CPP), Earthna, the Ministry of Municipality, and Georgetown University in Qatar visited Singapore to exchange insights into sustainable food security strategies with academic, government, and industry experts.
The visit was part of the knowledge dissemination activities within a grant by Qatar Research Development and Innovation Council (QRDI) led by Dr Dalal Aassouli, assistant professor of Islamic and Sustainable Finance, CIS.
Their NTU counterparts highlighted several of Singapore's food sustainability initiatives, including its support for hydroponic farming — a method of growing plants without soil using a nutrient-rich water solution — and its food waste policies.
The workshop then pivoted to a focus on sustainable agriculture finance, featuring a one-day masterclass delivered by Dr Aassouli that tackled various instruments available in the field and global taxonomies and standards in the sector. The masterclass also engaged leading international organizations including the Green Climate Fund, Grow Asia, and Dalberg advisors.
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