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SINGAPORE<\/strong>\u00a0–\u00a0Mapletree Investments (\u201cMapletree\u201d or \u201cthe Group\u201d) is pleased to announce that the second Mapletree Annual Sustainability Lecture<\/em> has taken place on 21 November 2025. The attendees comprised Mapletree employees, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (\u201cNTU Singapore\u201d) students, staff and alumni, as well as members from the public including representatives from the academia, government and private sectors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The keynote lecture was delivered by Professor Karen C Seto, one of the world\u2019s leading experts on urbanisation, and the panel discussion featured Dr Emma Ramsay, Lee Kuan Yew Postdoctoral Fellow and Associate Professor Janice Lee, both from NTU Singapore\u2019s Asian School of the Environment (\u201cASE\u201d) as well as Ms Sharon Baptist, Vice President, Development Capabilities and Initiatives, at Mapletree\u2019s Group Development Management. The lecture was graced by Guest-of-Honour, Professor Emma Hill, who chairs NTU\u2019s ASE.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hosted by NTU\u2019s ASE, organised by CIFAL Singapore at NTU and supported by Mapletree, this year\u2019s keynote lecture drew insights from latest research and explored how contemporary urbanisation is driving changes in climate, the loss of agricultural land and the demand for raw materials.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mr Edmund Cheng, Chairman, Mapletree, said, \u201cAs a real estate developer committed to sustainability, Mapletree believes in urban development that creates long-term value through responsible practices. We hope this lecture series inspires individuals and facilitate collaboration in building a better urban future for generations to come. We will continue to champion initiatives that enable individuals to achieve meaningful advancements in sustainability.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The series closed with an engaging panel discussion titled \u201cSustainable Urban Futures: Science, Nature, and Investment\u201d. The panel explored how scientific evidence, nature-based approaches and responsible investment can work together to shape urban environments that are resilient and inclusive. The discussion addressed the role of ecological design in enhancing urban liveability, the cultural and social dimensions of sustainability, and how industry and policy can support long-term climate-conscious development. Moderated by Professor Adam Switzer from NTU\u2019s ASE and Director of CIFAL Singapore, the discussion also encouraged cross-disciplinary exchange and invited participants to reflect on how cities can be built to benefit both people and the planet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Mapletree Annual Sustainability Lecture<\/em> is part of the Mapletree Sustainability Programme established in 2023 following a S$675,000 gift from Mapletree to NTU. This funding supports the lecture series and the Mapletree Sustainability Scholarships for NTU undergraduates committed to advancing sustainability causes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mapletree is also proud to announce the renewal of scholarships for two NTU students for the Academic Year 2025\/2026 \u2013 Ms Tay Yu Xun, a third-year student pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Earth Systems Science and Mr Daniel Loke Juin Ren, a third-year student pursuing a Double Degree in Bachelor of Science in Environmental Earth Systems Science and Bachelor of Social Sciences in Public Policy and Global Affairs. This marks their third consecutive year as recipients of the Mapletree Sustainability Scholarship.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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(From left) Ms Sharon Baptist, Vice President, Development Capabilities & Initiatives, Group Development Management, Mapletree; Professor Adam Switzer, Director, CIFAL Singapore; Mr Tarun Kataria, Chairman and Independent Member of Investment Committee, MUSEL Private Trust, Mapletree; Professor Karen C Seto, Yale School of the Environment; Professor Emma Hill, Chair, ASE; Mr Wan Kwong Weng, Group Chief Corporate Officer, Mapletree; and Associate Professor Janice Lee, ASE.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Mr Tarun Kataria, Chairman and Independent Member of Investment Committee, MUSEL Private Trust, Mapletree (left) presenting a token of appreciation featuring three Mapletree Punch Buddies to Professor Karen C Seto (centre) for speaking at the second Mapletree Annual Sustainability Lecture.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Professor Karen C Seto speaking on urbanisation and opportunities to reconceptualise urbanisation into a solution for the planet.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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(From left) Professor Adam Switzer, Director, CIFAL Singapore; Ms Sharon Baptist, Vice President, Development Capabilities & Initiatives, Group Development Management, Mapletree; Professor Karen C Seto, Yale School of the Environment; Dr Emma Ramsay, Lee Kuan Yew Postdoctoral Fellow, ASE; and Associate Professor Janice Lee, ASE.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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