Organizers

China Case Center for Public Policy and Management (CCCPPM), School of Public Policy and Management (SPPM), Tsinghua University

China Public Administration Case Center, Tsinghua University School of Public Administration

Institute for Sustainable Development Goals of Tsinghua University (Tsinghua SDG Institute)

Institute of Global Sustainability at Tsinghua University

International Academic Partner

Global Sustainable Development Goals and Leadership Development Center (GSLDC)

United Nations Centre for Sustainable Development Goals and Leadership Development

Sponsors

Tus-S&T Service

Edie Technology Services Ltd.

Mata

Xiamen Mata Ecology Co., Ltd.

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.

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.

  Eligibility

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

• Participants can compete eitherindividually 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.

  
  

Key Dates

• June 15, 2026: Registration Opens

  The online platform is open for team registration and case proposal submissions. Teams are encouraged to begin preparing their topics in accordance with the competition guidelines.

  Registration platform：http://competition.sppm.tsinghua.edu.cn/cmpten/login.html

• 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.

  Rewards

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.

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.

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