TIS Joins Global Sustainability Movement

A Year To Take Action

Creating a better tomorrow: Sustainable Development Goal

What are SDGs? 

The Sustainable Development Goals are 17 goals adopted by the United Nations in 2015 as an urgent call for action to achieve a better and more sustainable future for all. It calls on all countries, communities, and individuals to take action to protect the future of our planet. These goals address diverse topics such as gender equality, poverty, climate actions, good health and well-being, and economic growth among others. At TIS, we are taking part in this global movement to help create a better tomorrow.

Upcoming plans

Given the urgency of our current climate, we are continuously aiming to expand our toolbox. We need to educate tomorrow’s generation on sustainable living and equip them with the knowledge to tackle modern problems.

Life below water

It is undeniable that humans have a deep connection with the ocean. From the ocean's provision of resources to its inspiration for the arts and literature, cultural rituals, and recreational activities ingrained within our societies, humans have benefited from the ocean for centuries. However, as human populations began to grow exponentially and the demands from the ocean rose accordingly, we started to see the collapse of fisheries, loss of marine species and ecosystems, the buildup of oceanic garbage patches, and much, much more. 

Combining these demonstrated impacts with our increasing knowledge of the ocean from scientific advances, we now know that we don't have an ocean of unlimited and renewable resources. The ecosystems in the ocean are damaged and the resources will be quickly depleted if we keep using the ocean at the same rate. It has become an international and multilateral crisis requiring solutions from every public and private sector. 

Therefore, we have named this year’s theme: A Year For The Ocean. We are partnering with the Blue Corner Marine Conservation in Nusa Lembongan, Bali, Indonesia, to restore degraded coral reefs and attempt to reverse the negative impact of human activities. 

Andrew Taylor is a marine biologist and founder of Blue Corner Marine Conservation. Throughout this academic year, we will stay closely connected with Andrew to arrange the TIS Coral Reef Restoration Project. Additionally, we are launching monthly Q&A sessions, where students will have the opportunity to interact with Andrew and ask questions related to ocean conservation and ecology. 

Sponsorships or partnerships

With several projects on the way, we are looking for sponsors that are willing to help fund our program. The contribution will greatly support our endeavor to educate future generations on sustainability and create positive impacts on the natural ecosystem. Aside from sponsors, we are also in search of partnerships. Collaboration between TIS and companies would allow TIS students to experience the professional side of sustainability, or expose students to projects related to the ocean, marine life, or SDGs in general.

Sponsors  and partners would assist in the development of the following areas:

Sponsorships:

Rooftop garden:

• Irrigation system

• Outdoor decoration

• Solar panels and water pumps 

• Additional planters, supplies, and tools

TIS Coral Restoration Project:

• Corporate sponsorship for TIS Coral Restoration Project.

• Fundraising event

• Donation to Blue Corner Marine Conservation

Partnerships:

• Collaboration with existing ocean-related projects from companies

• Arrangements between companies’ sustainability experts and school classes

What we can offer

As a show of gratitude, we would display a banner with the company’s name and logo on our rooftop garden and on our website. Additionally, we will mention the company’s name when we publicly present the projects.

We look forward to hearing from you!

• TIS Sustainability Team