IFSO APC 2027 and the Sustainable Development Goals

The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs, also known as the Global Goals) are 17 goals with 169 targets that all UN Member States have agreed to work towards achieving by the year 2030. They set out a vision for a world free from poverty, hunger and disease.

We at IFSO APC 2027 want to do our part to promote the achievement of these goals in our own value chain. The SDGs that we support and work towards are:

Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all

Our top priority is to make high-quality education available to our community. Our goals include eliminating educational gaps between genders; providing more accessible conference options; and enhancing the quality of the scientific program.

What we are doing in 2027:

  • We provide opportunities to support healthcare professionals’ participation in the conference. These initiatives help ensure that financial constraints do not hinder access to quality education, promoting inclusivity and equity in learning opportunities
  • Presentations of clinical and laboratory findings from applied research that encourage audience participation
  • Diverse scientific program comprised of keynote sessions featuring invited speakers and panels, oral presentations of high-scored peer-reviewed abstracts
Supporting a more sustainable event destination

By hosting our conference at the National University of Singapore, we support a venue committed to sustainable campus operations and encourage delegates to make environmentally conscious choices throughout their stay.

What we are doing in 2027:

  • Encouraging the use of Singapore’s efficient public transportation.
  • Promoting walking between nearby venues where possible.
  • Supporting local suppliers and businesses
  • Choosing an accessible venue with strong sustainability practices
Reducing our environmental footprint

We strive to minimise waste and encourage responsible resource use throughout the conference by adopting more sustainable event practices.

What we are doing in 2027:

  • Digital programme and event communications
  • Reduced printing and paper use
  • Recycling stations available throughout the venue
  • Refillable water stations to reduce single-use plastics
  • Sustainable catering practices, including efforts to minimise food waste
  • Working with suppliers that prioritise sustainable products and services
Building partnerships that create lasting impact
Collaboration is at the heart of our conference. We bring together academia, healthcare professionals, industry partners, policymakers, and researchers from around the world to exchange ideas, build partnerships, and develop solutions to shared challenges.

Learn More About Sustainability in Singapore:

More about sustainability in Singapore

Official SDG website: https://www.un.org/sustainabledevelopment