From the Soil, Back to the Soil: Youth Entrepreneurship for Sustainable Development and Rural Revitalisation in Suzhou

Description

On the fourth day of Earth Week, the focus shifted to rural areas. The Design School’s Department of Urban Planning and Design organised a dialogue titled “From the Soil, Back to the Soil: Youth Entrepreneurship for Sustainable Development and Rural Revitalisation in Suzhou”. Alumnus Mengyuan Jin detailed his work establishing a government sustainable development association, initiating ESG training and a cycling club, promoting zero-carbon living, and assisting disabled entrepreneurs. Alumna Ying Wang, a Jiangcun Club manager, spoke about her "A Book" community café and social innovation projects in local village. Other participants introduced XJTLU’s support for student entrepreneurship and local support for young talents to rural areas.

Period	Apr 2025
Event type	Other
Location	SuzhouShow on map
Degree of Recognition	Local