Division of Environment and Sustainability, HKUST

Prof. Arthur Lau, Program Director of BSc in EVMT and MSc in EVSM, has been selected as one of the first recipients of the SENtastic Staff Award. The Award aims to recognize and appreciate the exceptional efforts of our faculty and staff members who go above and beyond to care students' overall well-being and diverse learning needs. Congratulations to Prof. Lau again and thank you for his continued effort in making a positive impact on students’ personal life and facilitating their overall learning experience in HKUST.

Join our Seminar in-person & through Zoom about green space planning 🌲 and its relation to public mental wellbeing 👩‍⚕️ in Hong Kong and Singapore.

📅 11 May 2023 (Thurs)
⏲ 10:30am - 12:00pm
📍 Room 2306, Academic Building (Lift 31-32)
🗣 Prof. Kwan Ok Lee, NUS Business School
👤 Prof. Masaru Yarime, HKUST

More Details 👉 https://lnkd.in/gKnss-8f
Registration 👉 https://lnkd.in/gnXF6aCj

Organised by the Interdisciplinary Programs Office, HKUST

The Great Eagle Group Scholarship Signing Ceremony was held on 21 Apr 2023. We are honoured to receive a scholarship amounting to HK$1 million over 5 years from the Great Eagle Group to support ENVR undergraduate students. At the ceremony, Prof. Jimmy FUNG, Associate Provost (Teaching & Learning), Prof. Huamin QU, Director of Interdisciplinary Programs Office, and Prof. Alexis LAU, Head of Division of Environment and Sustainability, delivered a welcome speech to express their heartfelt gratitude to the donor for their generosity and support to our students.

Mr. Alexander LO, Executive Director at Great Eagle Holdings Limited, also shared his view on sustainable development in Hong Kong and hoped that this scholarship could groom future sustainable leaders. The session continued with the sharing from our EVMT student representatives on their fruitful journey during the study. Students had an in-depth discussion with the donor on the career prospect and sustainability issues in the field.

We are delighted to have over 100 alumni and current students joining our EVMT Mid-Term Break BBQ Gathering on 4 April. Our current students have gained useful academic and career advice from mingling with our faculty members and alumni, as well as rekindled relationships with them after 3 years of cloistered existence under COVID curbs.

More events will be coming up soon for reuniting our EVMT family😊!

What are the risks to human health 👩‍⚕️ in facing climate change-related disasters 🌲? What are the relevant response strategies 👨‍🚒 in Hong Kong as a subtropical metropolis in Asia 🌏?

Join us in-person at HKUST for the latest discussion on the topic:
📅 17 April 2023 (Mon)
⏲ 12PM to 1:30PM
📍 Room 4621, Academic Building (Lift 31-32)

🗣 Prof. Emily Chan - Assistant Dean (External Affairs) & Professor
Faculty of Medicine, CUHK

👤 Prof. Laurence Delina - Assistant Professor, ENVR, HKUST

Register Here 👉 https://lnkd.in/gH6EpthT
More Details 👉 https://lnkd.in/g9c-bYca

Organised by the Interdisciplinary Programs Office, HKUST

If you are passionate about the environment and sustainable development and would like to know more about the Environmental Management and Technology (EVMT) major, you are cordially invited to join our program talk with details as follows:

🗓️Date: 12 April 2023 (Wed)
🕕Time: 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.
📌Venue: IPO Learning Commons A (Room 4380, Lift 17-18)
🎙️Speaker: Prof. Arthur Lau (Program Director of EVMT)
📝Registration Link: https://ust.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eUKiZ1ubpF8faPc
Registration Deadline: 7 April 2023 (Fri)

We hope to see you at our program talk!

[💬A Dialogue with Students and Young Professionals on Environment and Sustainability – Challenges and Opportunities]

The Dialogue with Members of the Chinese Academy of Engineering, Prof. HAO Jiming (郝吉明) from Tsinghua University and Prof. ZHANG Yuanhang (张远航) from Peking University was successfully concluded on 21 February. The dialogue has provided an excellent opportunity for our current students and young professionals to meet and chat with two honourable academicians to learn from their thoughts and insights on sustainability. We hope that this remarkable experience sharing could cultivate more young talents in the Environment and Sustainability field.

📝Speakers Biography

Prof. Hao has been recognized for his outstanding work on Energy and Environment, Air Pollution Control in China. As one of the main pioneers and leaders in China's air pollution research, he made significant contributions to the policy-making of acid deposition control and vehicle emission control in China. His research on the characteristics and mechanism of complex air pollution promotes the implementation of joint prevention and control of regional air pollution in China. He is also one of the experts actively leading different academic initiatives in climate change and promoting synergic reductions of pollution and carbon under China’s double-carbon policy.

Prof. Zhang is one of the leading figures in the field of atmospheric environmental chemistry in China. His research has integrated measurement technology development, air quality science and pollution control policies, and achieved prominent breakthroughs in the mechanism of atmospheric oxidation enhancement and haze pollution formation. He has steered the development of national key R&D programmes on ‘Air Pollution Causes and Control Technology Research’, and significantly advanced the understanding of the formation and environmental impact of urban and regional air pollution through his pioneering research. His research also provides outstanding scientific and technological support for the government to develop the air pollution prevention and control technology system.

The next IPO Sustainability Seminar Series will be on 13 March 2023, Dr Renzo Guinto from Planetary and Global Health Program & St. Luke’s Medical Center College of Medicine-William H. Quasha Memorial, The Philippines will share more on his research about planetary health, which is an integrated positive vision for the advancement of health of both people and the planet. Details are as below:

Date: 13 March 2023 (Monday)
Time: 12:00nn-1:30pm (HKT)
Topic: “Planetary Health: A New Paradigm for the Era of COVID-19 and Climate Change”
Speaker: Dr Renzo Guinto, Inaugural Director, Planetary and Global Health Program & St. Luke’s Medical Center College of Medicine-William H. Quasha Memorial, The Philippines
Moderator: Prof Laurence Delina, Assistant Professor, Division of Environment and Sustainability, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
Format: Online via Zoom
Registration: https://ust.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_ddsx6SeYfNxVoRo

Interdisciplinary Programs Office, HKUST will have more Sustainability Seminars in the semester, stay tuned for more information!

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04/02/2023 - 俄烏戰爭跟進 (10:36開始)
主題：聯合國估計臭氧層可修復
嘉賓：香港科技大學環境研究所所長劉啟漢教授

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IPO Sustainability Seminar Series returns! On 17 Feb, Prof Eri Amasawa from Department of Chemical System Engineering, The University of Tokyo will share more on her research about sustainable consumption including typology development of consumption-production patterns. Details are as below:

Date: 17 February 2023 (Friday)
Time: 10:30am – 12:00pm (HKT)
Topic: “Environmental Implication of Sharing Economy Based on Life Cycle Thinking”
Speaker: Prof Eri Amasawa, Department of Chemical System Engineering, The University of Tokyo
Format: Online via Zoom
Registration: https://ust.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9vu2wZN6bmC20ES

Interdisciplinary Programs Office, HKUST will have more Sustainability Seminars in the semester, stay tuned for more information!

Here are some highlights of the Congregation 2022! Over 60 MPhil in AES, MPhil in ESPM, MSc in EVSM and BSc in EVMT graduates attended the IPO session of HKUST 30th Congregation on 2 December 2022 which was taken place at the Shaw Auditorium.

A special thanks to our graduate representatives, Shelly from EVMT and Dane from ESPM, for delivering the valedictory address on behalf of their classmates.

🏷️Tag Division of Environment and Sustainability, HKUST in your graduation photos to share your joyful moments with us!

Government officials, business executives, financiers, investors, technologists, and climate action practitioners discussed Hong Kong’s adaptation and resilience planning in the face of climate change with scholars of the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) at the University’s three-day Climate Adaptation and Resilience Conference (CARE2022) which was kicked off with the Science & Policy Day on 10 Dec and attended by about 1,000 participants.

The discussion was extended on Day 2 (11 Dec) by academic scholars in greater detail, and concluded with the Policy & Green Finance Forum on Day 3 (12 Dec).

For details, please visit:
https://hkust.edu.hk/news/major-events-campus/hkust-care-2022-creates-opportunity-stocktaking-policy-and-measures-hong
https://hkust.edu.hk/news/teaching-and-learning/hkust-care2022-features-high-level-deliberation-policy-and-green-finance

[ | Strengthening Hong Kong’s to Crises ]

is proud to organize Hong Kong's first large-scale climate adaptation event - Climate Adaptation and Resilience Conference (CARE2022) from 10 to 12 Dec, attended by nearly 1,000 key players from across the public and private sectors. With the support of HKSAR government bureaux and departments, the three-day conference aims to facilitate policy-relevant discussions among government, financial regulators, business and professional stakeholders, NGOs, and academia to strengthen the city’s resilience to climate crises.

The multi-and-interdisciplinary event kicked off with the Science & Policy Day last Friday (10 Dec), offering a comprehensive presentation of Hong Kong’s adaptation plans and projects by the Government, followed by in-depth discussions at two workshops. The discussion was extended on Day 2 by academic scholars in greater detail, and concluded with the Policy & Green Finance Forum on Day 3 today.

Learn more about the latest impacts of climate change on Hong Kong: https://bit.ly/3PgBGbu and get powerful insights from the high-level deliberation on policy, risks, resilience, talent, and the financing aspects of climate change: https://bit.ly/3Bq7Mvu

HKUST Institute for the Environment 環境研究所

Winter Camp is an annual activity organized by ENVR which aims at arousing students’ awareness about environmental and sustainability issues. Through interactive activities and inspiring field trips, students are able to reflect on the environmental and sustainability issues in Hong Kong🌿.

In this trip, we will be visiting Hoi Ha Wan Marine Park and Mai Po Nature Reserve. In Hoi Ha Wan Marine Park, a protected area that contains 60 types of hard coral and 120 species of coral, students will have chance to experience the beauty of marine life and learn more about the local marine diversity. In Mai Po Nature Reserve, there are different types of wetland including gei wai (traditional shrimp pond), fishpond, mangrove, reedbed and freshwater marsh etc. Students can capture pictures of the mudflat biodiversity, birds, mudskippers and views within the mangrove forest. We hope students would be able to analyze critically from different stakeholder perspectives on ecology conservation at the end of the camp.

ENVR Winter Camp 冬營遊2023🍃
Date: 4 - 6 January 2023*(3D2N) (Wed to Fri)
Accommodation: HKFYG Jockey Club Sai Kung Outdoor Training Camp
Activities: Pearl Workshop in Sai Kung and field trips to Hoi Ha Wan Marine Park and Mai Po Nature Reserve etc.
Fee: HK$500^
Quota: 30
Language: Cantonese

*This is a recognized event in the "Self-directed Experience" component of CORE1905: Behavioral Foundations of University Education: Habits, Mindsets, and Wellness. Students MUST attend the full event in person to obtain 6 hours.
^ Each successful applicant should pay a deposit of HK$1,100 to confirm his/her participation. Upon successful completion of the Winter Camp, a refund of HK$600 will be made to each participant. NO refund will be made to students who fail to complete the whole activity.
# Priority will be given to Year 1 students. The Division of Environment and Sustainability reserves the right to make the final decision if the number of applications exceeds the enrollment quota. The organizer may cancel the trip due to non-attainment of the minimum number of participants (i.e. 12).

📝Registration: https://bit.ly/3H1yqi3 (Deadline: HKT 23:59, 18 Dec)

We are now on Instagram! 🎉🎉

Please share and follow .envr for our latest news and events:
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Stay tuned!

ENVR has co-organized the EVMT Alumni Buddy Program with the Environmental Management and Technology Alumni Association (EVMTAA - HKUST EVMT Alumni) and Environmental Management and Technology Students' Society (EVMTSS - Environmental Management and Technology Students' Society,HKUSTSU) since 2021.

This year, we have organized a luncheon for the Buddy Program and we are delighted to have 30 alumni from four main fields of industry including Business and Commerce, Consultancy, Government / Statutory Body and NPO and 28 current students join this joyful gathering . Our current students have gained practical advice from the alumni on planning their EVMT studies, university life and career path. We appreciate the continuous support from our alumni for building EVMT a close-knit community!

IPO Sustainability Seminar Series Fall 2022

Title: “Comparing the Philippines and Malaysia’s Decarbonization Strategies: Politics, Policies, and Polity”
Speaker: Dr. Alvin Camba (Faculty Affiliate, Climate Policy Lab, Tufts University
Assistant professor, Josef Korbel School of International Studies, University of Denver)
Date: 25th November 2022 (Friday)
Time: 10:30AM - 12:00PM (HKT)
Format : Online via Zoom
Language: English
Registration Link: https://ust.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3dCsnLRQnzSU9RY
Website: https://calendar.hkust.edu.hk/events/interdisciplinary-program-office-ipo-sustainability-seminar-series-fall-2022-comparing

IPO Sustainability Seminar Series Fall 2022

Title: “Towards cleaner automobility: electric vehicle adoption in the Nordic countries”
Speaker: Dr. Johannes Kester (Senior Research Associate, Transport Studies Unit, University of Oxford)
Date: 11th November 2022 (Friday)
Time: 4:00PM - 5:30PM (HKT)
Format : Online via Zoom
Language: English
Registration Link: https://ust.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9GKwPKeary5IBG6
Website: https://calendar.hkust.edu.hk/events/interdisciplinary-program-office-ipo-sustainability-seminar-series-fall-2022-towards-cleaner

IPO Sustainability Seminar Series Fall 2022

Title: “Tackling Climate Change with Machine Learning”
Speaker: Dr. Priya L. Donti (Co-founder and Executive Director of Climate Change AI and incoming Assistant Professor at the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science of MIT)
Date: 4th November 2022 (Friday)
Time: 9:00AM - 10:30PM (HKT)
Format : Online via Zoom
Language: English
Registration Link: https://ust.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_b3o2x9dkOhLrNoG
Website: https://calendar.hkust.edu.hk/events/interdisciplinary-program-office-ipo-sustainability-seminar-series-fall-2022-tackling

📢[HKUST Information Session on MPhil & PhD Studies | 26 Oct 2022 | Padma & Hari Harilela Lecture Theater (LT-C), HKUST or Online via Zoom]

Interested in research postgraduate studies? 🌟Come join our upcoming Information Session to explore how HKUST MPhil and PhD studies will put you onto a promising path; and get more inspiration from the sharing of our professors and students/ alumni!

Learn more about the event details and Register now @ https://fytgs.hkust.edu.hk/info-session.

IPO Sustainability Seminar Series Fall 2022

Title: “Hydrogen economy in Asia and the Pacific”
Speaker: Dr. Christian Hübner (Director, Regional Project Energy Security and Climate Change Asia-Pacific (RECAP), Konrad Adenauer Foundation)
Date: 21st October 2022 (Friday)
Time: 10:30AM - 12:00PM (HKT)
Venue: Rm 4503 (Lift 25/26) – Limited Seats available
Language: English
Registration Link: https://ust.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_09eGGwLOp2FBcHQ
Website: https://calendar.hkust.edu.hk/events/interdisciplinary-program-office-ipo-sustainability-seminar-series-fall-2022-hydrogen

IPO Sustainability Seminar Series Fall 2022

Title: “Building evidence-based environmental governance: experiences and lessons learned”
Speaker: Dr. Wanxin LI, (Associate professor, School of Energy and Environment, City University of Hong Kong and Visiting associate professor, School of Public Policy and Management, Tsinghua University)
Date: 14th October (Friday)
Time: 10:30AM - 12:00PM (HKT)
Venue: Room 2303 (Lift 17/18) and Online via Zoom (Mixed Mode)
Language: English
Registration Link: https://ust.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_cT4Y0J4zUMJie10
Website: https://calendar.hkust.edu.hk/events/interdisciplinary-program-office-ipo-sustainability-seminar-series-fall-2022-building

[🔊🔊🔊Register for panel discussion and networking sessions!]
HK SDG Hub Marketplace Exchange organized by Hong Kong SDG Hub brings together young people, climate entrepreneurs and businesses that are taking actions in combating SDG-related climate change issues to share ideas and network with each other. The event includes 🗣️a Panel Discussion and 🗣️four Marketplace Exchanges where all of you are welcomed to participate, share your business and sustainability project initiatives and express your opinions towards how we all in Hong Kong may achieve the SDGs♻️!

🗓Date: 24 September 2022 (Sat)
🗓Time: 1:30pm (Reception); 2-5pm
🗓Venue: The Mills - Fabrica Atrium, Tsuen Wan

🔗Register HERE: https://forms.gle/i9sXyvcrfKn2Jtr7A

Panel Discussion:
Can a green-value-driven business model help expand the business market and engage stakeholders in Hong Kong? LESSON LEARNT FROM IKEA AND SLOWOOD

Speakers and Moderator:
💡Finn Huang (Innovation Manager, IKEA)
💡Rebekah Bradley (Sales & Marketing Director, Slowood)
💡Mike Lai (Chair Professor of Shipping and Logistics, Department of Logistics and Maritime Studies, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University) (TBC)
💡Moderated by Clara Chan, MH (Vice-chairperson, Hong Kong SDG Hub Organising Committee)

Hong Kong SDG Hub MARKETPLACE EXCHANGE The event includes 1) a panel discussion on the market value of green-value-drive businesses in Hong Kong and 2) four marketplace exchange networking sessions aovarious green start-ups and businesses with green initiatives. Date: 24 September 2022 (Saturday) Time: 14:00-17:00 (Reception starts at 13...

Prof. Arthur Lau, Program Co-Director of BSc in Sustainable and Green Finance, and Prof. Keith Chan, Assistant Professor of the Division of Environment and Sustainability, were interviewed by HKET to introduce the new BSc in Sustainable and Green Finance (SGFN) Program.

【ESG講呢啲】學士課程訓練ESG人才 就業待遇媲美金融專才？: https://video.hket.com/video/3301232?r=cpsdlc

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