Sungkyunkwan University (joined in 2023)
As the first engineering university in the Republic of Korea to establish a UNESCO Chair under the organisation’s renewable and alternative energy programme, Sungkyunkwan University aims to advance sustainability in the energy and environmental sectors through technological innovation and systematic capacity building. Through a combination of education, research, and international cooperation, the university strengthens capabilities for energy transition and climate resilience. It plays a central role in supporting Korea’s efforts to meet the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) as a committed UNESCO member state.