In a TV report on Japan releasing treated radioactive wastewater into the ocean, Prof. Julien DE TROULLIOUD DE LANVERSIN, Assistant Professor of the Division of Public Policy (PPOL), commented on alternative methods for handling the wastewater, such as evaporation into the atmosphere or burial in the ground. He said that radioactive substances could disperse into the air, and tritium could potentially reach densely populated regions in Japan, China, and South Korea. If the wastewater is buried underground, there is a risk of leakage in the event of an earthquake, which could lead to the contamination of the entire region's land.

A team led by Prof. Magdalena KLEMUN, Assistant Professor of the Division of Public Policy (PPOL), and overseas researchers has developed a quantitative model to analyze the cost evolution of solar energy systems, which captures the contributions of both hardware technology features and soft technology features.

Prof. Christine LOH, Chief Development Strategist of the Division of Environment and Sustainability (ENVR), wrote an article on how to encourage the private sector to be innovative in green fintech.

In an article on the actions taken by various stakeholders in Hong Kong to nurture local ESG talent, it was mentioned that HKUST launched Hong Kong’s first BSc in Sustainable and Green Finance (SGFN) program in 2022. Also, HKUST and Hong Kong Green Finance Association have jointly launched a certificate course in sustainable finance to address the shortage of ESG talent.

A team led by Prof. Laurence L. DELINA of the Division of Environment and Sustainability (ENVR) conducted a study "Climate Fragility Risks in the Bangsamoro, and its intersections with armed conflict" in an academic forum held on 2 August 2023 in the Philippines. The study was the first of its kind done in the Bangsamoro region.

In an article discussing the Singaporean government's ability to take criticism, Prof. Donald LOW, Senior Lecturer of the Division of Public Policy (PPOL), was quoted as saying that instead of persuading people, the Singaporean government makes people feel that their sense of injustice and unfairness is not taken seriously.

Prof. LIU Qifeng, Adjunct Professor of the Division of Emerging Interdisciplinary Areas (EMIA), shared his experience and latest research on AI at the “GBA AI ecology forum” held in Shenzhen on 1 August 2023.

In an article on HKEx's plan to make climate-related disclosures mandatory, Prof. Keith CHAN, Assistant Professor of the Division of Environment and Sustainability (ENVR), was quoted as supporting the idea in a joint response he had issued with Civic Exchange and Green Collective, with caution that target companies should be given sufficient time to build relevant capacity.

In an article on ways to reduce childcare costs in South Korea, Prof. Hyuncheol Bryant KIM, Associate Professor of the Division of Public Policy (PPOL), was quoted as saying that South Korea should take a cue from Hong Kong, where domestic helpers are entitled to a minimum salary set by the government.

Prof. Christine LOH, Chief Development Strategist of the Division of Environment and Sustainability (ENVR), joined a panel discussion titled ‘‘Hong Kong’s transition into an ESG and Green Finance Hub’’ at a forum held in celebration of the 50th anniversary of the HK Institute of Certified Public Accountants.