1.Organizers and Sponsors

Organizers

China Case Center for Public Policy and Management (CCCPPM), School of Public Policy and Management (SPPM), Tsinghua University 清华大学公共管理学院中国公共管理案例中心

Institute for Sustainable Development Goals of Tsinghua University (Tsinghua SDG Institute) 清华大学全球可持续发展研究院

International Academic Partner

Global Sustainable Development Goals and Leadership Development Center (GSLDC) 联合国可持续发展目标与领导力发展中心

Sponsors

Tus-S&T Service 启迪科技服务有限公司

Mata 厦门玛塔生态股份有限公司

2.Theme: Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

Adopted by all United Nations Member States in 2015, the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development provides a shared blueprint for peace and prosperity for people and the planet, both now and into the future. At its heart are the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), serving as an urgent call for action by all nations—developed and developing alike—within a global partnership. These goals address critical global challenges, including poverty, inequality, climate change, environmental degradation, peace, and justice. As the SDGs are deeply interconnected, action in one domain inevitably shapes outcomes in others, demanding a development approach that balances social, economic, and environmental sustainability. Realizing this vision requires the collective synergy of governments, the private sector, civil society, and citizens worldwide to safeguard a better planet for future generations.

In this context, the Tsinghua Global SDG Case Competition 2026 invites students to select a topic aligned with their research interests and expertise to conduct public policy case studies on real-world scenarios. Submitted cases should offer practical solutions for advancing the SDGs or contribute valuable insights to global governance. Participants are encouraged to explore compelling case stories, ranging from grassroots community initiatives to issues with global implications. The chosen topic should facilitate a multi-dimensional discussion while maintaining a focused, well-defined scope. Ultimately, participants are expected to complement a well-crafted case narrative with rigorous analytical insights that reflect solid policy knowledge and strong academic competence.

3.Why Join Us

• The competition provides an international platform for participants to cooperate, communicate, and compete with peers from various countries, disciplines, and cultures.

• Participants will have the opportunity to work in teams, interview organizations and stakeholders, investigate real-world problems, discover compelling stories, and develop innovative public policy solutions for the SDGs.

• Participants will master the case study method, applying and integrating knowledge, skills, theories, and field experience to address complex real-life challenges.

4.Eligibility

• The competition is open to currently enrolled undergraduate and postgraduate students (including master’s and PhD students) from universities worldwide, with no geographical restrictions.

• Participants can compete either individually or in teams of up to four members, with each student allowed to join only one team. Each team must designate a team leader.

• Mixed teams are allowed. Participants can form teams that include both undergraduate and postgraduate students. Collaboration across different disciplines and departments is also permitted.

• Case studies must be written in English, and they should constitute original work that has not been published elsewhere, ensuring freedom from copyright disputes.

• CCCPPM is organizing two concurrent case competitions this year—one in Chinese and one in English. Participants are permitted to register for only one of these competitions.

5.Key Dates

June 15, 2026: Registration Opens

The online platform (http://competition.sppm.tsinghua.edu.cn/cmpten/login.html) is open for team registration and case proposal submissions. Teams are encouraged to begin preparing their topics in accordance with the competition guidelines.

June 30, 2026: Information Session & Training Workshop

This session introduces the case competition and provides practical training in case writing and analysis.

July 20, 2026: Deadline for Registration & Submitting Case Proposal

Each team should register and submit a proposal through the online competition platform by 2:00 PM on this day.

July 31, 2026: Announcement of First-Round Winners

The judging panel will review proposals, and the first-round winners will be announced. Admitted participants should conduct case studies as the next step. Field research and interviews with stakeholders are strongly recommended.

September 22, 2026: Deadline for Submitting Case Analysis Report

Each team should submit a case analysis report by 2:00 PM on this day.

October 14, 2026: Announcement of Finalists

The judging panel will review the case analysis reports, and the finalist teams will be announced.

November 1, 2026: Final Competition & Announcement of Final Winners

Each finalist team will present their work and answer questions from the judges in the final competition. The final winners will be announced.

6.Rewards

All participating teams will compete for the following awards:

One First Prize: RMB ¥15,000 for each team.

Two Second Prizes: RMB ¥10,000 for each team.

Three Third Prizes: RMB ¥5,000 for each team.

The CCCPPM encourages participants to develop their case studies into high-quality teaching cases after the competition. Excellent teaching cases will be selected by the CCCPPM for potential publication in the China Case Bank for Public Policy & Management, thereby contributing to global public administration education. Case authors will receive a one-time remuneration payment as well as certificates acknowledging the acceptance of their cases. Authors of exceptional works will be invited to publish with Springer Nature in a collective volume, subject to peer-review and necessary revisions.

7.Submission Requirements

Please carefully review the attached Submission Guidelines and Layouts for Proposal and Case Analysis Report, and kindly adhere to our instructions when submitting your entries.

8.Contact

Ms. XIE Mengyu

Email: ecccppm@tsinghua.edu.cn

Phone: +86 (010) 62788958

* The most up-to-date information about the competition will be announced on CCCPPM's official website, official WeChat account, competition platform, and WeChat group.

9.About SPPM

Website: https://www.sppm.tsinghua.edu.cn/english/

Tsinghua SPPM, founded in 2000, is the first graduate school of public policy in China. The school's mission is to become a world-class institution actively engaging in teaching, research, and consultation on global public affairs. The school is committed to training future generations of scholars and professionals in public affairs with a global perspective and strong social commitment. It also aims to constitute a global forum for discussing critical challenges, sharing innovative ideas and wisdom, and fostering dialogue and collaboration between China and the world, in hopes of achieving lasting peace, prosperity, equity, and sustainability for humankind.

Tsinghua SPPM currently offers three degree programs in Chinese, including Master of Management, Master of Public Administration (MPA), and Ph.D. programs, and six Master's programs in English, including Master of Public Administration in International Development (MID), International Master of Public Administration (IMPA), Master of Public Administration in International Development and Governance (MIDG), Master of Public Policy for Sustainable Development Goals (MPP-SDG), International Master of Public Administration in the Belt and Road Initiative (IMPA-BRI), and International Master of Public Administration for Future Leaders (IMPA-Future Leaders).

10.About CCCPPM

Website: http://ecase.sppm.tsinghua.edu.cn/

The China Case Center for Public Policy & Management (CCCPPM) was founded in 2004 as a subsidiary of the School of Public Policy & Management, Tsinghua University. It is China’s first professional case center in the field of public policy and management which develops Chinese, English, and multimedia teaching cases to serve degree programs offered within the SPPM. The Center establishes an online case database - China Case Bank for Public Policy & Management (www.chinacases.cn), providing case teaching services for colleges and universities worldwide and serving as a think tank for Chinese government departments and relevant organizations. The Center also fosters and leads innovations in case teaching and research by organizing training sessions, workshops, seminars, and case competitions, with the aim of improving teaching quality and cultivating qualified public sector professionals.

11.About Tsinghua SDG Institute

Website: https://thusdg.tsinghua.edu.cn/en/index.htm

Housed in the School of Public Policy and Management at Tsinghua University, the Institute for Sustainable Development Goals of Tsinghua University (Tsinghua SDG Institute) was founded on May 14, 2017. It aims to establish a leading platform to conduct interdisciplinary research and collaborate with global partners to address challenges in implementing UN Sustainable Development Goals. By integrating theoretical learning and practical experience in the field, Tsinghua SDG Institute strives to cultivate a new generation of talent who is dedicated to the implementation of SDGs and the improvement of global governance. Meanwhile, it makes every effort at creating a high-end open platform for research in the field of SDGs, attracting world-class experts and scholars to engage in teaching and research activities. Besides, Tsinghua SDG Institute aspires to become a leading think tank in China on SDG-related policies through cooperative partnerships with relevant government agencies.

12.About MPP-SDG

Website: https://www.sppm.tsinghua.edu.cn/english/Admissions/MPP_SDG.htm

On January 16th, 2017, President Xi Jinping of China and President Doris Leuthard of the Swiss Confederation jointly witnessed the signing of the memorandum between Tsinghua University (THU) and the University of Geneva (UNIGE) on comprehensive cooperation on SDGs. During the roundtable, Qiu Yong (as President of Tsinghua University at that time) and Yves Flückiger (as President of UNIGE at that time) signed an agreement on a dual Master of Public Policy for Sustainable Development Goals (MPP-SDG). Within this cooperative framework, the School of Public Policy and Management (SPPM) of Tsinghua University has embarked on a partnership with the Geneva School of Social Sciences (G3S) of UNIGE to launch a highly interdisciplinary dual master’s program for the SDGs, effective from September 2018. This program focuses on defining and developing concrete solutions for the SDGs through hands-on, team-based and project-driven activities, in parallel with courses on the fundamentals of sustainable development. Candidates from a broad range of backgrounds will gain both theoretical understanding and practical field experience that will prepare for employment on sustainable development projects.

13.About GSLDC

Website: https://unsdgleadershipcenter.org/

The Global SDGs and Leadership Development Center (SDGs Center) is an independent and autonomous platform advancing SDG capacity-building through research. Co-established in November 2024 by the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) and the Global Youth Leadership Development Council (GYLDC), it is the first UNITAR-affiliated entity focused on SDG capacity and youth leadership in the Asia-Pacific region. Guided by “Learn, Lead, Leap” and leveraging UN resources, the Center operates across climate change, green finance, AI governance, and social innovation. It develops public knowledge products—including indices, reports, standards, and policy briefs—while building a multi-tiered framework covering youth leadership, teacher training, green campuses, policy research, and international projects.

The Center partners with the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) on the Global Youth Digital Innovation Hub, with the International Trade Centre (ITC) on digital youth entrepreneur case collection, and with international organizations on the SDG Young Scientists recognition program. Through cross-sector collaboration with governments, universities, enterprises, and NGOs—via joint research, curriculum co-development, expert networks, and training programs—it delivers systematic solutions to advance the SDG agenda in the Asia-Pacific region and beyond, supporting the 2030 Agenda.

14.About Tus-S&T Service

Tus Science and Technology Service Group is a core platform under TusHoldings nurtured within the Tsinghua University ecosystem. Inheriting Tsinghua’s core genes of technological innovation and commercialization of research achievements, the Group operates as a provider of financial holding services and innovative enterprise incubation, with core businesses covering investment management and asset management. Its corporate vision is to become an operator of China’s innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem.

The Group has made in-depth strategic layouts across clustered global innovation bases, worldwide resource docking platforms and global talent networks, fostering robust capabilities and abundant resources for technology services. It maintains sound cooperative ties with universities and research institutes and has built a comprehensive service system for technological innovation.

15.About Mata

Mata (Xiamen) Eco Co., Ltd., established in 2011, is a National High-Tech Enterprise focused on the resource utilization of marine solid waste. The company transforms over 500,000 tons of discarded oyster shells annually into high-performance soil conditioners using patented technology, promoting sustainable agriculture and ecological restoration. Mata's products have restored over 100 million mu of degraded farmland, enhancing crop yield and quality while fostering long-term soil health. Through collaboration with leading institutions like the Chinese Academy of Sciences, Mata has secured 110 patents in marine resource utilization and sustainable agriculture.

As a pioneer in circular marine biomaterials, Mata completed China’s first soil-improvement carbon credit transaction, achieving 5,643 tons of CO₂ equivalent carbon sequestration. The company’s commitment to a circular economy and climate-positive agriculture has earned it recognition as a nominee for the Paulson Prize for Sustainability. With the mission of “Harnessing the power of the ocean for human health,” Mata is dedicated to creating a sustainable connection between marine ecosystems and regenerative agriculture.