At the core of our focus is considering how our projects contribute to global sustainability, so we are moving towards the Sustainable Development Goals. We are deeply committed to driving sustainability both within our own projects and those we work with other teams to promote collaborative efforts.    

 The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are an international agenda formulated by the United Nations in 2015 to address social, economic, and environmental issues on a global scale to achieve sustainable development. This agenda includes 17 specific SDGs and 169 specific indicators related to these goals. A full list of all SDGs and sub-goals can be found here. The core purpose of these SDGs is to promote lasting economic prosperity, social justice, and environmental protection globally. The content of these goals covers many areas, including eradicating poverty, improving the quality of education, promoting gender equality, ensuring clean water resources, reducing inequality, promoting sustainable cities and communities, and combating climate change. The SDGs are a global consensus framework. Governments, international organizations, non-governmental organizations, and all sectors of society are working hard to achieve these goals to improve the quality of global life, protect resources, and create a more sustainable world for future generations. The agenda should be finished by 2030.

[Figure 1]: Picture of 17 SDG goals [1]

 Although our projects touch on many SDGs, we have decided to focus on certain ones. Goal 9 Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization and foster innovation.Goal 11 Make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable.Goal 12 Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns.Goal 13 Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts

Goal：

 Goal 9: Build disaster-resistant and sustainable infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable development projects, and significantly increase the proportion of scientific research investment and technological innovation by 2030. Our project, which aims to use microbial engineering techniques to improve and enhance the durability of building materials, is a great example of driving sustainable industrialization and technological innovation. Goal 11: Make cities and human settlements open, safe, inclusive, and sustainable. Our projects can improve people's living environment, especially in poor areas, by improving the durability of ancient buildings and soil-based structures. Goal 12: Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns. Our project is also closely related to this goal. Microbial-induced calcium carbonate deposition technology can be used to repair and improve the durability of ancient and soil-based buildings without the need for large-scale collection or production of new materials. This method is more environmentally friendly, can reduce the consumption of natural resources, reduce carbon emissions during the production process, and is in line with sustainable consumption and production goals. In addition, this repair method can extend the service life of the building and reduce the waste of resources caused by frequent repairs or replacement of building materials. At the same time, the engineering bacteria used in our project are cultured in a laboratory environment. Through the mineralization behavior of microbial metabolic activities, they induce the formation of calcium carbonate precipitation. This process's resource consumption and environmental impact are compared with traditional building repair methods. lower, in line with the goal of ensuring sustainable consumption and production patterns. Goal 13: Take urgent action to combat global climate change. By improving the durability of building materials, carbon emissions from frequent repairs or replacements of building materials can be reduced, thereby helping to combat global climate change.

Sub-goal：

One sub-goal of Goal 9 is to “increase the ratio of financial investment in R&D and innovation.” Our project was developed on the basis of scientific research and is a direct product of scientific research investment. At the same time, by using bioengineering technology to improve the durability of building materials, our project has also made outstanding contributions to technological innovation. One sub-goal of Goal 11 is to “make cities more liveable.” By enhancing the durability of soil-based buildings, our projects can improve the living conditions of people, especially in poor areas, thus making cities more livable. Targets of Goal 12 include “Achieve sustainable management and efficient use of Natural Resources" and "Reducing Waste Generation." Our projects improve the durability of building materials through microbial technology, reducing waste and reducing the consumption of resources required to repair and replace building materials. One of the sub-goals of Goal 13 is to “increase resilience to climate change.” Our projects help combat climate change by making building materials more durable and reducing the carbon emissions associated with frequent repairs or replacements. Overall, our projects not only promote sustainable consumption and production patterns through innovative bioengineering technologies but also improve urban liveability and enhance resilience to climate change while playing a role in contributing to the protection and restoration of terrestrial ecosystems.

                          [Figure 2]:  Goal 9 Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure.[2]
In SDG #9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure, we decided to focus on sub-goals 9.5 and 9. b, which aim to improve the technical capabilities of the industrial sector and support sustainable development through technological innovation and R&D personnel training. And support technological innovation in developing countries, provide favorable policies, promote industrial diversification, and increase the added value of goods (United Nations, N.D). At the level of scientific and technological innovation, we have adopted an innovative method: genetic engineering to make microorganisms express urease, thereby inducing the precipitation of calcium carbonate and forming a novel bio-gelling material, which we call "microbial cement." We have conducted competitions, seminars, and other activities to promote our projects, which, to a certain extent, promote technological innovation and encourage innovation. Promote and introduce our projects so that more people understand scientific research and encourage more people to join the scientific research queue. Our investment in our projects has also increased private research and development expenditures to a certain extent. Thus achieving Sustainable Development Goal 9.5. Establishing novel remediation methods is a form of advancing technology development and research, thereby further completing SDG 9. b.


To sum up, our project is an innovative result and a valuable contribution to Goal 9. Through scientific research and technological innovation, we work to improve the durability of infrastructure and promote this innovation globally. At the same time, we actively support domestic scientific and technological research and development and contribute to enhancing global scientific and technical research and development capabilities. Let us look forward to this project's positive impact and sustainable development results together.

Activities implemented to advance Goal 9:

We mainly aim to innovate in synthetic biology by holding offline scientific seminars at Shanghai Jiao Tong University and cooperating with Zhejiang Hailiang Foreign Languages ​​School to establish scientific societies (clubs) to attract more R&D personnel to pay attention to our experimental projects. And make innovations and breakthroughs. Not only that, we also work with advertisers to promote our scientific research and innovation projects to significantly increase the number of R&D personnel per million people and the amount of financial investment in scientific research and technological innovation while increasing R&D expenditures in the public and private sectors. Through these efforts, we will accelerate technological progress, promote innovation in the industrial sector, and promote sustainable prosperity in the global economy and society. In addition, we are also seeking cooperation with Shanghai Jiao Tong University and research institutions to expand the research scale, obtain more R&D funds, and encourage industrial diversification and value-added products by producing more products. Such behavior will help improve our country's scientific and technological level, promote sustainable economic development, and promote the application of technological innovation in various fields.

[Figure 3]: Picture of club recruitment (relating to SDG 9)

          [Figure 4]:  Goal 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities.[2]
In Sustainability 11, Building human Settlements resilient to disasters, we discuss sub-goal 11.1 with 11. c. The basic idea is to ensure everyone has decent and safe housing and improve housing in underdeveloped areas through technical support. 

We enhance the durability of soil-based buildings and improve living conditions through microbial-induced calcium carbonate precipitation. We support countries to increase their construction capacity by creating inclusive and sustainable buildings and settlements. In addition, biocement provides technical support for construction in poor areas to improve their quality of life. Thus achieving Sustainable Development Goals 11. c and 11.1.

Activities implemented actually to advance Goal 11 and its sub-goals:

We inquired with the professor and learned that our project could be used to enhance the durability of soil buildings, so we first confirmed the feasibility of this project. Then, we investigated the actual application of soil buildings without consideration for the safety of the strains we applied. , we developed a solution to confirm the project's safety - first, thoroughly mix our bacterial music with the soil used for construction in a closed environment (barrel, box, etc.), and second, add high-concentration hypochlorous acid for sterilization. The solution relies on the oxidizing properties of hypochlorous acid to wholly and quickly kill E. coli in sewage (it can be completely degraded after sterilization and will not produce new pollutants) to achieve relative safety.

 Organize scientific seminars at Shanghai Jiao Tong University and establish scientific societies (clubs) in cooperation with Zhejiang Hailiang Foreign Languages ​​School to let more people understand our project and its significance, further publicize and promote this sustainable construction method, and increase The public's awareness of this sustainable construction method has led to more people using our products to repair soil buildings to improve their durability and provide them with safer homes. 

Not only that, but we also participate in the construction of local communities through volunteer activities in Hangzhou, especially in poor areas, to build the capacity to build inclusive and sustainable buildings in impoverished neighborhoods and provide them with a safer and more reliable living environment.

                 [Figure 5]:  Volunteer activities  in Hangzhou (relating to SDG 11)

                         [Figure 6]:  Goal 12 Responsible Comsumpton and Production.[2]
Our project uses microorganisms to induce calcium carbonate precipitation. Not only is the initial purpose of restoring ancient buildings, but our sub-purpose is to produce documentary materials that can be used to repair and strengthen soil construction. This production method is compared to traditional construction. Materials are made in a more environmentally friendly and sustainable way. By 2020, achieve ecologically friendly management of environmentally harmful chemicals and all waste and significantly reduce their emissions to minimize the impact on human health and the environment—our projects. And by 2030, achieve sustainable management and use of natural resources. Therefore, our project also actively responds to the United Nations’ requirements for subtitle 12 in the sustainable development agenda.

In terms of sustainable development12, adopt sustainable consumption and production models. We focus on target 12.4, which aims to control chemicals and waste and reduce their release into the environment. The typical treatment method is generally purification.

 However, purification does not guarantee that construction waste can be disposed of harmlessly. Biocement research does not produce harmful chemicals and waste, minimizing impacts on human health and the environment. Our project uses microorganisms to convert naturally occurring urea into calcium carbonate. This conversion process both depletes natural resources and pollutes the environment, in line with the goals of sustainable management and use of natural resources.

Activities implemented actually to advance Sub-Goal 12:

                   [Figure 7]: Picture of seminar in ShangHai JiaoTong University(relating to SDG 12)
1. We invite leaders and academic professors in relevant fields to conduct lectures and seminars in schools or communities to promote the importance of sustainable consumption and production, share our project results, and attract more people to pay attention to our work. The project and the contribution of this group of people in society 

2. Established a local club in Hangzhou and organized environmental protection activities such as afforestation, energy conservation, emission reduction, green travel, etc., and selected ecological protection pacesetters through competitions and gave rewards to promote everyone's enthusiasm. 

3. Further research and improvement of our project in the Jiaotong University laboratory to align with environmental protection and energy-saving requirements, commercialize our project, connect with relevant companies to put our products on the market, and research product effects and related data. Track, formulate reports, evaluate the feasibility of the project, and make corrections to achieve the purpose of promoting environmentally friendly and energy-saving lifestyles through market-based methods

                                  [Figure 8]:  Goal 13 Climate Action.[2]
Our project uses microorganisms to remediate and enhance the durability of soil buildings, which is more environmentally friendly than traditional remediation methods and does not increase carbon dioxide emissions. In addition, the soil building has good thermal insulation, which can reduce the use of air conditioning and other equipment, energy consumption, and greenhouse gas emissions. At the same time, this also strengthens the ability to adapt to climate-related disasters and natural disasters. By repairing and enhancing the durability of soil buildings, the resistance of these buildings to climate-related disasters and natural disasters can be improved to a certain extent. This aligns with the purpose of Subtitle 13 of the United Nations on Sustainable Development.


In Sustainability Goal 13, addressing climate change and its impacts, we are committed to studying sub-goal 13.1. This goal emphasizes strengthening countries’ ability to withstand and adapt to climate-related and natural disasters. The existence of extreme climate cannot make people live a good life, and building shading is undoubtedly an extensive choice. 


However, the construction of modern buildings undoubtedly causes damage to the environment, and the wear and tear of original buildings is decreasing daily. To solve these two major problems, our project uses microorganisms to repair and enhance the durability of soil buildings. This method is more environmentally friendly than traditional repair methods and does not increase carbon dioxide emissions. It can also improve soil cohesion, making it more suitable in places such as heavy rains and droughts, improving residents' quality of life, thereby helping to develop Sustainable Development Goal 13.1.

Activities implemented actually to advance Sub-Goal 13:

[Figure 9]: Picture of research and promote the project in the laboratory of  ShangHai JiaoTong University(relating to SDG 13)
1. We conducted an offline scientific seminar at Shanghai Jiao Tong University with the theme of today’s colossal climate changes and worked on simultaneous live broadcasts on major streaming media platforms to publicize the seriousness of climate change, share our project results, and improve Students’ understanding and awareness of actions to address climate change 

2. Cooperate with Zhejiang Hailiang Foreign Languages ​​School to establish a scientific society (club) to encourage more students to participate in environmental protection activities and improve students’ understanding of climate change through practical experiments, group debates, and professional knowledge competitions. understanding and practical ability 

3. In our laboratory at Shanghai Jiao Tong University, we have carried out experimental simulations on emergency measures to deal with possible sudden climate changes and try to solve all the problems we may face in the laboratory.

In our projects, we use cutting-edge bioengineering techniques to pursue multiple professional goals. 

First, we aim to promote the development of sustainable consumption and production paradigms, optimize resource utilization efficiency, reduce resource waste, and reduce environmental load through innovative bioengineering applications. 

Second, we focus on improving the quality of the city's living environment, using bioengineering technology to improve urban air quality, reduce pollutant emissions, and increase urban green space coverage to achieve sustainable development and enhanced city livability. 

Third, we combine bioengineering technologies with the challenge of climate change. By promoting the research, development, and application of clean energy, we can reduce greenhouse gas emissions, help mitigate the impact of climate change, and protect the earth's ecological balance.

Finally, we are committed to protecting and restoring terrestrial ecosystems, using bioengineering technology to maintain ecological balance, protect biodiversity, improve soil quality, and promote sustainable land use. To sum up, our projects are driven by cutting-edge bioengineering technology and aim to achieve multiple professional goals such as environmental protection, sustainable resource utilization, urban livability improvement ...,climate change response, and terrestrial ecosystem protection.

We dream of building a team that truly has the world as its primary concern. Our vision is to work together to turn the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals into reality by 2030 through our unremitting efforts. We want to demonstrate in our work a sensitivity to global challenges and a desire to create a more equitable, prosperous, and sustainable future. We will achieve these goals with innovation, collaboration, and fierce determination to ensure that our world can be better for us and future generations. This is our mission and what drives our team.

[1] Wikimedia. File: Sustainable Development Goals, from https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Sustainable_Development_Goals.svg
[2]Council of Europe Contribution to the United Nations 2030 agenda for sustainable development goals,fromHome - Council of Europe Contribution to the United Nations 2030 agenda for sustainable development goals (coe.int)