Crescent Sustainability Initiatives

International Collaboration Data Gathering For SDG

A. International Conference on “Smart Materials for Green Energy & Environmental Sustainability (SMaGEES 2024)

In 2024, BSACIST positions itself as an active facilitator of cross-sector dialogue on the Sustainable Development Goals. By engaging with government bodies, regional NGOs, industry partners, and academic peers through events like the SMaGEES – Smart Materials for Green Energy & Environmental Sustainability conference, the institute embodies the expectation of initiating and participating in multi-stakeholder discussions. This approach helps translate SDG ambitions into concrete policy questions, research agendas, and collaborative projects that bridge science, policy, and practice.

The SMaGEES-2024 conference (in Figure 1.1) provides a structured platform for BSACIST to showcase relevant research and facilitate dialogue on green energy and environmental sustainability. By bringing together government representatives, NGO leaders, and industry practitioners, the event creates an environment for identifying policy gaps, testing ideas, and co-creating recommendations. Such cross-sector engagement aligns with the methodology’s emphasis on modelling potential futures, monitoring impacts, and refining interventions through collaborative learning.

https://crescent.education/smagees2024/

The Complete Report of the International Conference on “Smart Materials for Green Energy & Environmental Sustainability (SMaGEES 2024) is available in the following web link shown in XVII(2.3)-1.

A core benefit of cross-sector SDG dialogue is the opportunity to model future scenarios with and without specific interventions. BSACIST can leverage the expertise gathered at SMaGEES-2024 to co-develop scenario analyses that illuminate trade-offs between energy innovation, environmental protection, and social outcomes. This aligns with the methodology’s emphasis on scenario planning as a tool for policy development and strategic decision-making.

Cross-sector dialogues generate diverse inputs that can feed monitoring and reporting mechanisms. BSACIST can curate learning from the conference discussions into a set of indicators, case studies, and monitoring frameworks. These outputs support adaptive management by providing evidence on what interventions work in practice, helping policymakers and partners adjust strategies in response to real-world feedback.

The attendance, presentations, and panel discussions at SMaGEES-2024 yield tangible knowledge products—policy briefs, research summaries, and best-practice guidelines—that can be disseminated to regional NGOs and government agencies. Such outputs serve as evidence of BSACIST’s contribution to SDG policy knowledge, fulfilling the cross-sector dialogue objective and enhancing the institute’s credibility as a policy-informing actor.

To sustain cross-sector SDG dialogue, BSACIST should formalize mechanisms that capture conference insights, track policy-relevant contributions, and report progress to internal and external stakeholders. Establishing a cross-sector SDG task force or working group can institutionalize collaboration with government and NGOs, ensuring that dialogues translate into policy inputs, funding opportunities, and coordinated action across sectors.

For robust reporting, BSACIST can track indicators such as: number of cross-sector events participated in or hosted (including SMaGEES-2024), policy recommendations submitted, joint research proposals with government or NGOs, SDG-aligned outputs (briefs, policy papers, or case studies), and documented adaptive management decisions influenced by multi-stakeholder inputs.

EVENT DETAILS

On behalf of the School of Physical and Chemical Sciences, B. S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science and Technology, 2 days International Conference on “Smart Materials for Green Energy & Environmental Sustainability is organized during 11-12 December 2024.The conference was presided by Dr. T. Murugesan, Vice Chancellor, BSACIST and felicitated by Dr. N. Raja Hussain, Registrar, BSACIST. Padma Bhushan Dr. T. Ramasami, Distinguished Professor of Eminence, Anna university, Chennai and former secretary, DST India has inaugurated the conference and delivered the inaugural address with mentioning the importance of conference theme, materials towards green energy and environmental sustainability (shown in the following Figures).

The Conference arrangements were done by a team consist of conveners Dr. I. Raja Mohamed, Dean, SPCS, Dr. N. Hajara beevi, HoD / Chemistry and Dr. G. V. Vijayaraghavan, HoD / Physics, coordinators Dr. M. Mohamed Sheik Sirjuddeen, Associate Professor/Physics and Dr. M. Asha Jhonsi, Associate Professor/Chemistry. On day two, the valedictory program of the conference was presided by Dr. N. Thajuddin, Pro-Vice Chancellor, felicitated by Dr. Irfan, Deputy Registrar and the valedictory address was delivered by Dr. D. Kalpana, Senior Principal Scientist, CSIR Madras Complex, Chennai. From different universities and colleges around 300 researchers and students were participated in the international conference.

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B. Our International Partners

S.No	Name	Name of University	Country
1	Dr. Dennis solomon Balami	Nuclear Physicist University of Maiduguri	Nigeria
2	Prof.Michel Rerat	University de pau et des pays de\|’ Adour, University of pau	France
3	Veerappan mani	Leibniz Universitat Hannover	Germany
4	Prof. Dr. Detlef W.Bahnemann	University of Strathclyde	United kingdom

Outcome of the conference

As a leading institution in India, BSA Crescent Institute of Science and Technology is ideally positioned to host this prestigious conference. The conference will not only showcase cutting-edge research but also provide a platform for students, early-career researchers, and professionals to network, gain knowledge, and collaborate on future innovations that will contribute to a more sustainable world.

C. Details of Participants (SMaGEES 2024)

S. No	NAME OF THE PARTICIPANT	NAME OF THE INSTITUTION	TITLE OF THE PRESENTATION
1	KISHOREE T	Manakula Vinayagar Institute of Technology, Puducherry	Quantum Dots: Bright future for Environmental Sustainability and Biomedicine
2	DHIYANESHWARI B	Vellore Institute of Technology, Vellore	Synthesis of K+ and Mn Codoped Cs2NaInCl6 Double Perovskites for White LEDs Application
3	AROCKIA JULIAS A	B. S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai	Vibration Study on Cashew shell sandwiched fiber Reinforced Materials
4	SRIVIDYA T	B. S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai	Bond Behaviour of FA GGBS based Geopolymer Concrete
5	NISHATH BEGUM J	Vellore Institute of Technology, Vellore	Thermoelectric Properties of Higher Manganese Silicide Synthesized by Molten Salt Shielded Synthesis Method
6	VAISHNAVI CHANDRAN K	Vellore Institute of Technology, Vellore	Effect of Tungsten and Cobalt as dopants to tune the metal insulator transition of VO2
7	SAIKRISHNA V	SRM Institute of Science and Technology	Biocomposite sponges loaded with bioactive small molecules: A sustainable solution for advanced wound healing
8	HARIHARASUDAN S	SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Ramapuram	A Comprehensive Review of Hyperspectral Remote Sensing Images Spectral – Spatial Classification Approaches
9	KAYASHRINI S	Vels Institute of Science, Technology & Advanced Studies (VISTAS), Chennai	Spectroscopic (FT-IR and UV-Vis) Structure Conformation, Electronic Properties, ELF, LOL, RDG Quantum Chemical Computational Investigation of 1,4-Benzenedicarboxylic Acid, Bis(2-Ethylhexyl) Ester Γ- Sitosterol and Molecular Docking Analysis of Anti-Cancer
10	HUSSAMULLAH V	B. S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai	Modeling and control of pH processes: Comparative Analysis of PID and Fractional PID Controllers
11	HEMASHREE	B. S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai	Development of Sustainable Self-Compacting Concrete with Copper Slag as a Partial Replacement for Fine Aggregates: A Green Building Approach
12	KATHIRAVAN A	Vels Institute of Science, Technology and Advanced Studies (VISTAS), Chennai	Inner Filter Effect-Based Sensor for Selective Discrimination of Picric Acid
13	PAULINE IDA P	Sri Sivasubramaniya Nadar College of Engineering, Chennai	Characterization of Solid Biopolymer Electrolyte developed for sustainable Na-based Energy Storage Systems
14	GAJALAKSHMI P	B. S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai	Development of Sustainable Self-Compacting Concrete with Copper Slag as a Partial Replacement for Fine Aggregates: A Green Building Approach
15	ANBAZHAGAN V	Vinayaka Mission’s Kirupananda Variyar Arts and Science College, Vinayaka Mission’s Research Foundation (Deemed to be University), Salem	Synthesis, Characterization and Fluorescent Probe properties of Phenothiazine Derivative
16	JEYAKANTHAN M	Vinayaka Mission’s Kirupananda Variyar Arts and Science College, Vinayaka Missions Research Foundation,(Deemed to be University), Salem	Photoluminescence, Magnetic and Electrochemical studies of near white light emitting nanostructured Sr0.675Pb0.225Ca0.1WO4 mixed solid solution
17	MUKUND V	B. S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai	IoT based localized air quality monitoring and prediction for construction sites
18	HEMAMALINI V	B. S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai	Investigation of Fe₂O₃/PVDF-HFP nanocomposites for electromagnetic interference shielding in secure communication systems
19	SRINIVASAN V	Vels Institute of Science, Technology and Advanced Studies (VISTAS), Chennai	Anthracene-based Potential Biomaterials: Synthesis, Characterization, Computational and Biological Applications
20	PRITHIKA A	IIBAT, International Institute of Biotechnology & Toxicology, Shanmuga Nagar, Padappai	Valorisation of toxic Methyl Red Dye and its multifarious Applications
21	VISHNUVARATHANAN M	Kalasalingam Academy of research and Education	Development , Physical and mechanical characterization of Tree Bark Nano Powder Reinforced 3D Printed PLA Bio Nanocomposites
22	AJAY G	B. S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai	Investigation of the structural, electronic, and magnetic properties of NiSe in cubic phase by incorporating Hubbard U corrections: A DFT+U study
23	CHENTHIS KANISHA C	B. S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai	Synthesis of Graphene oxide nanoparticles for enhanced antimicrobial properties against multi drug resistant bacteria
24	RAJAPRAKASH R	Kalasalingam Academy of research and Education	Development , Physical and mechanical characterization of Tree Bark Nano Powder Reinforced 3D Printed PLA Bio Nanocomposites
25	PALANISAMY S	B. S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai	Super hydrophobic Polyurethane Nano composite coating for Aluminium Composite Panel- (ACP)
26	NASREEN SAYED	B. S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai	Microwave-Assisted Green Synthesis of CuO Nanoparticles: A Rapid and Efficient Approach for Biomedical Applications
27	NIKITHA S	Kalasalingam Academy of research and Education	Development , Physical and mechanical characterization of Tree Bark Nano Powder Reinforced 3D Printed PLA Bio Nanocomposites
28	PERCY J. SEPHRA	B. S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai	Highly sensitive pH-dependent electrochemical detection of phosphate ions using CoMoO₄ and Ammonium molybdate- modified electrodes
29	BENITA MERLIN B	Alpha Arts and Science College, Chennai	Theoretical study on the Structural, Electronic and Optical Properties of ABC stacked trilayer 2D Materials: Graphene, Silicene, Germanene and Stanene
30	MOHAMED RIYAZ ALI	B. S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai	Characterization and Bioactivity of Cation-Substituted Bioactive Glasses for Bone Tissue Engineering
31	PRAKASHRAJ M	Kalasalingam Academy of research and Education, Srivilliputhur	Development , Physical and mechanical characterization of Tree Bark Nano Powder Reinforced 3D Printed PLA Bio Nanocomposites
32	RAMYASHRI S	B. S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai	Realization of flexible pressure sensors based on ZnO nanowires /hybrid bilayers
33	SILVIYA N	Ethiraj College for Women, Chennai	Coprecipitated Ni2+ doped M-type hexaferrite – a superior catalyst with magnetoelectric properties
34	THENMOZHI R	Mother Teresa Womens University Kodaikanal, Dindigul	A Facile synthesis of Co Nanomaterial from Crotalaria Pallida leaves Extract by Hydrothermal method and their Anticancer, Ati-inflammatory, Antibioflim, Antifouling and Antibacterial Studies
35	KAMESHWARAN A	Sri Ramakrishna Mission Vidyalaya College of arts and science, Periyanaickenpalayam, Coimbatore	Photoinduced interactions of GSH capped CdX Quantum dots (X = S, Se and Te) for Luminescent road marking strips
36	SUDHARSAN M	Sri Ramakrishna Mission Vidyalaya College of arts and science, Periyanaickenpalayam, Coimbatore	Photoinduced interactions of GSH capped CdX Quantum dots (X = S, Se and Te) for Luminescent road marking strips
37	SRAVANTHI R	Ethiraj College for Women, Chennai	Quantum Computational Analysis of Pyridine Carboxylic Acid Derivative and its Interaction with the Silver Clusters
38	ROSARY V	B. S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai	An Investigation on Structural and Optical properties of the Green Extract doped Hippuric Acid Single Crystal
39	SHABITHA BANU I	B. S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai	An Investigation on Structural and Optical properties of the Green Extract doped Hippuric Acid Single Crystal
40	ARTANBUJ R	B. S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai	Effect of Catharanthus Roseus extract on the Physical Properties of Hippuric Acid Single Crystals
41	PACHAYAMMAAL T	B. S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai	Development and Evaluation of Hybrid Carbon Black-Silica Fillers in Natural Rubber Matrices for Enhanced Mechanical and Rheological Properties
42	MOHANRAJ.M	Vels Institute of Science, Technology and Advanced Studies (VISTAS), Chennai	Studies on the Growth, Structural, Optical, Thermal, and LDT analysis of Guanidinium Carbonate Single Crystal for Second- Order NLO Applications
43	NOOR AMAN AHRAR MUNDARI	B. S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai	Synthesis of Visible Light Active N, F Co-Doped TiO2 Based Mixed Oxide Photocatalysts for Environmental Remediation
44	POOJITHA V	Ethiraj College for Women, Chennai	A Systematic study on the Effect of Cerium Doping on Bismuth ferrites Structural, and Physical Properties
45	GAYATHRE LAKSHMI A	Sri Sivasubramaniya Nadar College of Engineering, Kalavakkam, Chennai	Synergy of cuboidal In2O3 and cubic TiO2 as electron transport bilayer in carbon-perovskite solar cell
46	MAHALAKSHMI N	Vel Tech Rangarajan Dr. Sagunthala R & D Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai	Inner Filter Effect-Based Sensor for Selective Discrimination of Picric Acid
47	VISHAL M	B. S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai	Enhancing Mechanical and Fire Resistance of Cementitious materials through Graphene oxide
48	MANIVANNAN A	Vel Tech Rangarajan Dr. Sagunthala R & D Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai	Sustainable concrete solutions using bacterial Geopolymerization of Industrial By-Products
49	REVATHI G	Vel Tech Rangarajan Dr. Sagunthala R & D Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai	DFT Investigation of Cyclohexanone, 2,3-dimethyl-2-(3- oxobutyl)- And Molecular Docking for Anti-Cancer Activity
50	DIANA J	B. S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai	Recycling of used mobile phone temper glass into carbonaceous nanomaterial towards luminescent road marking strip: Scrap to Score
51	PAVITHRA K	IIBAT, International Institute of	Valorisation of toxic Methyl Red Dye and its multifarious
52	MOHAMED HISAM R	Vels Institute of Science and Technology & Advanced Studies, (VISTAS), Chennai	Theoretical and experimental study on 6-(3,3-Dimethyl- oxiran-2-ylidene)-5,5-dimethyl-hex-3-en-2-one compound: Its optimization with DFT and structural and spectroscopic investigation, HOMO-LUMO, MEP, atomic charge, and NBO Analysis
53	JEFFRIN JA LAURA	Vels Institute of Science and Technology & Advanced Studies, (VISTAS), Chennai	Quantum Chemical Computation Calculations, Structural, Spectroscopic Characterization, Molecular Docking and HOMO-LUMO studies of 11,4-Methanoazulene-9-methanol, decahydro-4,8,8-trimethyl-, [1S-(1α,3aβ,4α,8aβ,9R*)]
54	POORNIMA K	Vel Tech Rangarajan Dr. Sagunthala R & D Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai	Anthracene-based Potential Biomaterials: Synthesis, Characterization, Computational and Biological Applications
55	RAJPRAKASH R	Kalasalingam Academy of Research and Education Krishnankovil, Srivilliputtur	Development, Physical and Mechanical Characterization of Tree Bark Nano Powder Reinforced 3D Printed PLA Bio Nanocomposites
56	MEERA A	Sri Sivasubramaniya Nadar College of Engineering, Kalavakkam, Chennai	Synergistic effects of Z-scheme band engineering for enhanced hydrogen evolution in TiO2 based ternary nanocomposite
57	PAVITHRAA R	Anna University-BIT Campus, Tiruchirappalli	Development of organic semiconductor-tailored transition metal phosphides and Application of electrochemical hydrogen evolution and photocatalytic degradation
58	ABDULLAH R	Anna University –BIT Campus, Tiruchirappalli	Metal based bio-nanocomposite for Biological & Environmental Application
59	TAMILARASI R	SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Kattankulathur, Chennai	Investigating the role of aluminium doping in Ca3Co4O9 for enhanced supercapacitor applications
60	SUGUNA P	Vel Tech Rangarajan Dr. Sagunthala R&D Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai	Investigating the Interaction between 9-Aminoacridine and Reduced Graphene Oxide
61	GAJALAKSHMI T	SRM Institute of Science and Technology	Development of Food Waste-Derived Electrode Material for Energy Storage Applications
62	KAVYA G	Saveetha College, Chennai	A Study on Waste Water Treatment with Special Reference to Chennai
63	VISHWA PREETHI V S	B. S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai	Effect of Catharanthus Roseus extract on the Physical Properties of Hippuric Acid Single Crystals
64	LAVANYA Y	B. S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai	An Investigation on Structural and Optical properties of the Green Extract doped Hippuric Acid Single Crystals
65	ASHWIN K	B. S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai	Smart Earthing Monitoring System for Enhanced Electrical Safety
66	NAGARAJAN N	Government Polytechnic College, Keezhapalur, Ariyalur	Synthesis and Characterisation of 2- (trifluoromethyl)pyrimidine and Carbazole based D-A-D Fluorophore
67	SHAHITHA PARVEEN J	B. S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai	Development and Characterization of Poly (vinyl) alcohol- based Hydrogel with long term biocompatibility for skin wound repair
68	DAULATH BANU R	B. S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai	Studies on Dynamic Properties of Polypropylene /Al-C LDH /GNPs Hybrid Composites
69	MOHAMED BAK K	B. S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai	Synerization of Tal Palm Fiber and Coir Fiber with Combination of Tamarind Seed Powder and Nanoparticles Reinforced Epoxy Composite Material and Change in its Mechanical Attributes
70	PADMAVATHY	Thiru Kolanjiappar Government Presentation	Co Doped Haematite Nanoparticles Crystallographical Optical Morphological Magnetic Properties and Application for Antibactrial Activity
71	SUJATHA DEVI S	Periyar Arts College , Cuddalore	Effect of Dariegated Groundnut Shell Ash Incorporation on the Technological Properties of Fried Clay Bricks
72	MAHALAKSHMI V	Thiru Kolanjiappar Government Presentation	Effect of Dariegated Groundnut Shell Ash Incorporation on the Technological Properties of Fried Clay Bricks
73	GOPINATHAN N	Adhiyaman College of Engineering	Analysis of structural, morphological and optical properties of Rb3Bi2I9 perovskite-structured semiconductors for optoelectronic applications
74	SARAVANAPERUMAL.V	Manakula Vinayagar Institute of Technology, Puducherry	Carbon diooxide Capture
75	PRIYADHARSHINI SIDDARTH	Manakula Vinayagar Institute of Technology, Puducherry	Carbon diooxide Capture
76	CATHERINE SHALOM.G	Manakula Vinayagar Institute of Technology, Puducherry	Carbon diooxide Capture
77	MOHANA KRISHNA . C	Manakula Vinayagar Institute of Technology, Puducherry	Carbon diooxide Capture
78	BHAGYASHRI.K	SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Kattankulathur, Chennai	Carbon Quantum Dots Incorporated Aloe Vera Hydrogel for Effective Wound Healing
79	RAMAPRIYA. C	Mother Teresa Womens University Kodaikanal,	A Facile Synthesis Of Co Nanomaterial from Crotalaria Pallida leaves Extract by Hydrothermal Method and Their Antiulcer, Anticancer, Anti-inflammatory, Antibiofilm, Antifouling and Antibacterial Studies
80	VEERA MUTHAMMAL	B. S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai	Synthesis, characterization and antimicrobial activity of Zn(II) complex incorporating adamantylazo Schiff base ligand
81	YOGESWARI.K	B. S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai	Investigating the synergy of LLDPE and Photovoltaic cells in Roof Tile Applications
82	SOWMIYA NARAYAN .K	Manakula Vinayagar Institute of Technology, Puducherry	Quantum Dots: Bright future for Environmental Sustainability and Biomedicine
83	YOGAPRIYA.S	Vinayaka Mission’s Kirupananda Variyar Arts and Science College, Vinayaka Mission’s Research Foundation (Deemed to be University), Salem	Invasion of Zinc in BiFeO3/Bi25FeO40 Perovskite-Structured Material as an Efficient Electrode for Symmetric Supercapacitor
84	VENKATRAMANAN KUMAR	CSIR- Central Leather Research Institutev(CLRI)	Water soluble sulphur quantum dots: A novel approach to fibrillation inhibition and latent fingerprint visualization
85	ARUN DANIEL	B. S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai	Effect of Catharanthus Roseus extract on the Physical Properties of Hippuric Acid Single Crystals
86	PADMAVATHI.R	B. S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai	Super Hydrophobic Carbonaceous Nanomaterials for Surface Coatings
87	ABINAYA	SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Kattankulathur, Chennai	A novel approach for profiling of nature-inspired and bioactive proteins and peptides isolated from selected medicinal plants as bio-factories and their implications in Alzheimer diseases by in-silico analysis
88	PINKI KUMARI SINGH	SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Kattankulathur, Chennai	Insights into metabolites & hormonal regulation in Lagenaria siceraria for agricultural sustainability
89	LILLY PRIYADHARSHINI.M	B. S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai	An Investigation on Structural and Optical properties of the Green Extract doped Hippuric Acid Single Crystals
90	MAHALAKSHMI.S	B. S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai	A tool for Estimate the Carbon footprint Calculation for Flexible Pavement Construction in India
91	MOHAMMED THOUFEEQUE P K	B. S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai	PVDF based polymer nanocomposites for Flexible Electronics Application
92	GEETHA A	SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Kattankulathur, Chennai	Investigating the role of aluminium doping in Ca3Co4O9 for enhanced supercapacitor applications
93	ABDUL MAAJITH B	B. S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai	Smart Earthing Monitoring System for Enhanced Electrical Safety
94	SHABITHA BANU I	B. S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai	An Investigation on Structural and Optical properties of the Green Extract doped Hippuric Acid Single Crystals

D. BSACIST’S 2024 POLICY ENGAGEMENT WITH REGIONAL NGOS AND GOVERNMENT FRAMED WITHIN THE SDG ACCORD 2025 PROGRESS CONTEXT AND THE SDG-THEMED GOVERNANCE, LEARNING, AND PARTNERSHIPS AGENDA

B.S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science and Technology (BSACIST), this positions the institute not only as a learner but as a contributor to national and regional SDG policy dialogues. The 2024 entry on relationships with regional NGOs and government for SDG policy underscores an ongoing posture of engagement with policy ecosystems, aligning institutional activity with policy development, monitoring, and adaptive management. This alignment suggests BSACIST can translate its SDG work into formal policy input, scenario modelling, and accountability mechanisms that inform broader regional development trajectories.

The 2025 SDG Accord report highlights that most signatories are moving toward embedding sustainability at an organizational level, with many reporting up-to-date sustainability policies endorsed by senior leadership. For BSACIST, the implication is to articulate a clear, leadership-backed sustainability policy or action plan that directly references SDGs most relevant to the institute’s mission and operations. Given the 2024 emphasis on engaging with government and regional NGOs, BSACIST could position its policy inputs as anchored in the connected governance and partnerships depicted in the report, ensuring that policy submissions, stakeholder consultations, and adaptive management are institutionally codified rather than ad hoc activities.

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The SDG Accord Progress Report 2025 frames universities and colleges as pivotal agents for implementing the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals through whole-institution approaches. The thematic focus on Learning and Teaching reveals that while progress is ongoing, Learning and Teaching remains the least mature operational area for many signatories. BSACIST should view this as a guide to invest in curriculum integration of SDGs, faculty development, and assessment practices that explicitly test sustainability knowledge. The report notes significant barriers such as limited time for staff development and inadequate integration of sustainability into curricula. BSACIST can address these barriers by allocating dedicated funding and time for professional development, integrating SDG-related outcomes into degree programs, and creating standardized assessments that measure students’ sustainability competencies.

The progress report emphasizes the value of evidence-based case studies and peer learning. BSACIST can contribute through documenting and sharing successful Learning and Teaching innovations—for example, climate pedagogy initiatives, service-learning projects, and interdisciplinary modules that map to SDG4 (Quality Education), SDG 6 (Clean Water and Sanitation), SDG 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy) and SDG17 (Partnerships for the Goals). By contributing BSACIST-specific case studies to the SDG Accord platform, the institute would participate in a global knowledge network, enabling replication and contextual adaptation across similar universities and colleges in the region.

The results section of the report highlights top SDGs influenced by signatories and the priority SDGs for the upcoming year. In the last year, SDG4, SDG13, and SDG 6 (Clean Water and Sanitation), SDG 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy) were prominent, with SDG17 as a top priority for partnerships. For BSACIST, this pattern suggests focusing efforts on education quality, climate action initiatives, and strengthening collaborative frameworks with industry, government bodies, and civil society. Establishing formal partnerships and joint programmes with regional NGOs and the government can advance SDG implementation while creating opportunities for funding, capacity-building, and scalable impacts.

The report documents the internal and external support needs identified by signatories, with budget, dedicated staff capacity, and funding from external sources highlighted as top needs. BSACIST should prepare a resource plan that secures funding streams for SDG-aligned activities, including staff training, climate-related research, and curriculum transformation. Engaging government and sector partners can help unlock external support, align institutional priorities with national development plans, and provide procurement or grant-based pathways to sustain SDG initiatives over multiple years.

Finally, the BSACIST context benefits from the report’s emphasis on evaluating new partnerships and governance improvements. The Accord notes that sustainability work benefits from cross-departmental collaboration and a shared, mission-driven culture. BSACIST can leverage its 2024 policy-involvement experience to foster cross-disciplinary governance structures, establish an SDG steering committee, and implement a transparent reporting framework that communicates progress to internal and external stakeholders. By aligning these governance practices with the SDG Accord methodology, the institute can demonstrate measurable progress toward embedding the SDGs into education, research, operations, and community engagement.

E. BSACIST 2024 SDG Policy Engagement and Governance Through Regional Non-Governmental Organizations (https://theigen.org/) Partnerships

BSACIST demonstrates a policy-oriented stance by engaging with regional NGOs and government on SDG matters in 2024. The institute’s participation as a resource person and panellist in energy and sustainability dialogues (as seen in the IGEN Energyathon and related events) signals a proactive role in shaping issues, challenges, and potential policy responses rather than a purely academic exercise.

The involvement spans multiple stakeholders, including government bodies, regional NGOs, industry partners, and academic peers. By contributing expertise through panels and knowledge-sharing sessions, BSACIST helps identify problems, shape policy agendas, and foster adaptive management. This collaborative mode reflects a governance approach where diverse voices inform SDG policy design and monitoring, enabling more context-relevant and implementable strategies.

https://theigen.org/

BSACIST’s visibility in energy and sustainability forums indicates engagement in scenario planning activities, where different SDG-related interventions are explored to understand potential outcomes. This modelling supports evidence-based policy development, helping policymakers anticipate trade-offs and prioritize interventions that yield sustainable development gains.

Monitoring and reporting on interventions is central to adaptive management. Through conferences, expert panels, and documented contributions, BSACIST contributes to transparency around SDG initiatives, enabling stakeholders to track progress, learn from results, and adjust actions accordingly. The institute’s public-facing materials and event outputs function as accountability artifacts that demonstrate ongoing stakeholder engagement.

Enabling adaptive management means BSACIST supports iterative policy processes that respond to new data and changing conditions. The institute’s engagement in energy events and knowledge exchanges provides a feedback loop for policy refinement, ensuring SDG strategies stay relevant to regional energy challenges and evolving technology landscapes. This adaptive stance strengthens resilience and alignment with national development priorities.

https://www.sdg7.theigen.org/

BSACIST faculty member Dr. R. Zahira as a resource person and panellist in energy-oriented advocacy forums. This visible participation translates into concrete evidence of policy-relevant activity: sharing expertise, informing decisions, and contributing to the public discourse on SDG-related policies. Such practice helps legitimize the institute’s role in national and regional SDG governance and enhances its credibility with partners and policymakers.