Speaking at the 8th edition of the SMU Global Summer Programme (GSP) launch, Ambassador-at-Large Professor Tommy Koh noted that the notion of getting rich before caring for the environment is outdated. He believes that today's new narrative is that rapid economic growth can be achieved without sacrificing the environment, but this requires leadership. The GSP is an experiential learning programme hosted annually by SMU over four weeks. It connects participants with industry leaders and SMU faculty members through courses, company visits and dialogues, offering insights into developments within businesses and societies in Asia and beyond. A new "Sustainable Futures" track was added to this year's summer program, with nearly half of the participants choosing to engage in courses within this track. SMU Provost Professor Timothy Clark pointed out that the new "Sustainable Futures" track reflects the global shift towards a green economy. The aim is to empower young people with the tools to shape a more sustainable future through education and to become catalysts for change.