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- Environment & Sustainability
- Business & Economy
Private-sector innovation can drive Hong Kong’s green tech, green finance push
31/03/2023
An article by Prof. Christine LOH, Chief Development Strategist of the Division of Environment and Sustainability (ENVR), on the importance of private-sector innovation in driving HK's push for developing green technology and green finance.

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- Environment & Sustainability
- Business & Economy
Rows over Asian carbon credits overlook project benefits
30/03/2023
An article co-authored by Prof. Charles BEDFORD, Adjunct Associate Professor of the Division of Environment and Sustainability (ENVR), on the benefits of carbon credit projects. (Subscription required)

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- Public Policy
Japan wants 85 percent of male workers to take paternity leave. But fathers are too afraid to take it
26/03/2023
In an article on Japan’s proposal to lift the number of male workers taking paternity leave, Prof. Stuart GIETEL-BASTEN, Professor of the Division of Public Policy (PPOL), was quoted as saying that increasing paternity leave is a good policy, but the impact at a macro level could be limited unless the prevailing cultural norms change.
CNN International
Japan wants 85 percent of male workers to take paternity leave. But fathers are too afraid to take it
Erie News Now
Japan wants 85 percent of male workers to take paternity leave. But fathers are too afraid to take it
Intellasia.net
Japan wants 85pct of male workers to take paternity leave. But fathers are too afraid to take it
Nine MSN Money
Last chance to reverse': Nation with one of lowest birth rates wants 85 per cent of men to take paternity leave but they are 'afraid'
CNN International
Japan wants 85 percent of male workers to take paternity leave. But fathers are too afraid to take it
Erie News Now
Japan wants 85 percent of male workers to take paternity leave. But fathers are too afraid to take it

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- Environment & Sustainability
Special Report – Wind energy: "We need to use the 85 km2 of waters"
25/03/2023
In an article on Macau's efforts to embrace green and renewable energy, Prof. Christine LOH, Chief Development Strategist of the Division of Environment and Sustainability (ENVR), was quoted as saying that Hong Kong and Macau SARs have modest conditions for generating renewable energy, such as wind or solar farms, since they are small territories. Separately, more coverage on her earlier remarks that coal, natural gas and non-fossil energy accounted for 25%, 50% and 25% of HK’s energy consumption in 2020.
中国質量報(數字報)
以"低碳"促進大灣區產品"走出去"
東方頭條
以"低碳"促進大灣區產品"走出去"
中国質量報(數字報)
以"低碳"促進大灣區產品"走出去"
東方頭條
以"低碳"促進大灣區產品"走出去"

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- Environment & Sustainability
- Business & Economy
深港兩地加速推進粵港澳計量檢測認證一體化發展
24/03/2023
In an article on the role of metrological accreditation in driving green and high-quality development in the GBA, Prof. Christine LOH, Chief Development Strategist of the Division of Environment and Sustainability (ENVR), made an earlier remark that coal, natural gas and non-fossil energy accounted for 25%, 50% and 25% of HK’s energy consumption in 2020 was cited.

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- Environment & Sustainability
- Business & Economy
Investors stress on importance of biodiversity as much as climate change in their investment approach, according to Robeco
21/03/2023
In an article on the increasing importance of biodiversity in investment, Prof. Christine LOH, Chief Development Strategist of the Division of Environment and Sustainability (ENVR), was cited as saying that we now need to pay as much attention to biodiversity as to climate change.

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- Public Policy
Why Hong Kong’s ‘political taboos’ shouldn’t hinder an independent pandemic inquiry
18/03/2023
In an article by Prof. Donald LOW, Senior Lecturer of the Division of Public Policy (PPOL), he explained why it is necessary and helpful to have an independent inquiry into the government’s handling of Covid-19.

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- Public Policy
China's Belt and Road Initiative to pursue 'small but beautiful' projects as strategy turns 10
14/03/2023
In an article on China’s likelihood to push forward smaller, less risky and more profitable trade-linked infrastructure projects overseas under the Belt and Road Initiative, Prof. Naubahar SHARIF, Acting Head and Professor of the Division of Public Policy (PPOL), was quoted as saying that the projects of this scale – possibly led by a private firm or a provincial government-owned company – would allow local governments in China, including HK and Macau, to play bigger roles in the Belt and Road Initiative.

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- Public Policy
Easing the housing burden
10/03/2023
In an article on the HK government's Light Public Housing program for low-income families, Prof. Christine LOH, Chief Development Strategist of the Division of Environment and Sustainability (ENVR), was quoted as saying that reusing a portion of current housing resources in a cost-efficient way is a promising solution.

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- Environment & Sustainability
- Business & Economy
1+1>2:推動香港成為國際綠色科技及金融中心
09/03/2023
In an article on HK’s plan to develop into an international green technology and financial center as announced in the 2023-24 Budget, a study by Prof. Keith CHAN, Assistant Professor of the Division of Environment and Sustainability (ENVR), showed that investors can evaluate whether a technology is mature in market with the “Green Finance Taxonomy”.

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- Innovation & Technology
第一原理如何達成解決方案
29/12/2023
In column articles by Prof. Erwin HUANG, Adjunct Professor of the Division of Integrative System and Design (ISD), he discussed how to find a solution using first principles thinking and how to gain deeper understanding of problems and propose solutions with first principles thinking

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- Environment & Sustainability
- Public Policy
日本地震致核電站冷卻水外溢 港府指暫不收緊與食安相關措施
02/01/2024
In a report, Prof. Julien DE TROULLIOUD DE LANVERSIN, Assistant Professor of the Division of Public Policy (PPOL), said only a small amount of water leaked from the cooling pool and the impact on the environment is negligible for recent earthquake-induced water leakage issue in Japan’s Ishikawa.

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- Environment & Sustainability
- Innovation & Technology
以AI發掘可持續發展模式
05/01/2024
In a column article by Prof. Erwin HUANG, Adjunct Professor of the Division of Integrative System and Design (ISD), he discussed the possibility of using AI to explore sustainable development models.

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- Environment & Sustainability
ESG女皇陸恭蕙 訴說香港可持續性故事
08/01/2024
In a magazine cover story, Prof. Christine LOH, Chief Development Strategist of the Division of Environment and Sustainability (ENVR), was featured to share her insights on environment and sustainability in Hong Kong.
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- Innovation & Technology
科大推出首個元宇宙課程:跨校區、跨領域、跨現實
10/01/2024
In a feature interview about the launch of the pioneering metaverse course by HKUST and HKUST(GZ), it highlights the collaborative efforts of Prof. Pan HUI, Chair Professor of the Division of Emerging Interdisciplinary Areas (EMIA), and Dr. Rong ZHANG, Lecturer I of the Division of Emerging Interdisciplinary Areas (EMIA) as they have successfully merged the concepts of metaverse and design thinking. The article further emphasizes how ten students from diverse disciplines at both the Clear Water Bay and GZ campuses fully immersed themselves in the study of design thinking methods and their practical implementation in metaverse education in the metaverse classroom, effectively transcending the constraints of physical space.

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- Environment & Sustainability
- Innovation & Technology
Scientists develop eco-friendly repellent against bedbugs
10/01/2024
HKUST has jointly established a laboratory with Absolute Pure EnviroSci Limited (APEL) to develop and translate novel discoveries into groundbreaking health and environmental innovations, including highly effective and long-lasting pest repellent against bedbugs, which is set to be adopted by HK athletes during the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. Prof. King Lun YEUNG, Professor of the Division of Environment and Sustainability (ENVR) attended the ceremony.
China Daily - HK
Scientists develop eco-friendly repellent against bedbugs
大公網
科大研環保防蟲噴霧 能驅除床蝨
大公文匯網
科大研環保防蟲噴霧 能驅除床蝨
東方日報網
科大研發防蟲噴霧 港隊巴黎奧運使用
信報 - 財經版
科大研製驅蟲噴霧趕絕床蝨10分鐘見效 贈港隊巴黎奧運傍身
大紀元時報 香港
科大與科技公司研發防蟲噴霧 可應對床蝨
香港經濟日報網
【大學科研】科大聯合實驗室研防蟲噴霧驅床蝨 供港隊巴黎奧運採用
Line Today
巴黎奧運揭幕在即床蝨成隱憂 科大除蟲噴霧助陣港隊
Pchome 新聞
義合控股(01662.HK)附屬與科大成立聯合實驗室 年支經費2,000萬元
香港商報網
【市場慧眼】義合控股攜手科大有大動作
星島頭條網
聞風至 - 義合轉型本土科研有看頭|鮮股落鑊
The Standard
Joint effort to battle pests
China Daily - HK
Scientists develop eco-friendly repellent against bedbugs
大公網
科大研環保防蟲噴霧 能驅除床蝨
大公文匯網
科大研環保防蟲噴霧 能驅除床蝨
東方日報網
科大研發防蟲噴霧 港隊巴黎奧運使用
信報 - 財經版
科大研製驅蟲噴霧趕絕床蝨10分鐘見效 贈港隊巴黎奧運傍身
大紀元時報 香港
科大與科技公司研發防蟲噴霧 可應對床蝨
香港經濟日報網
【大學科研】科大聯合實驗室研防蟲噴霧驅床蝨 供港隊巴黎奧運採用
Line Today
巴黎奧運揭幕在即床蝨成隱憂 科大除蟲噴霧助陣港隊
Pchome 新聞
義合控股(01662.HK)附屬與科大成立聯合實驗室 年支經費2,000萬元
香港商報網
【市場慧眼】義合控股攜手科大有大動作
星島頭條網
聞風至 - 義合轉型本土科研有看頭|鮮股落鑊
The Standard
Joint effort to battle pests

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- Public Policy
Improving residents' cultural experiences will attract visitors too
10/01/2024
In an article by Prof. Christine LOH, Chief Development Strategist of the Division of Environment and Sustainability (ENVR), she commented on how HK can improve residents' cultural experiences to attract visitors to the city.
China Daily - HK
Improving residents' cultural experiences will attract visitors too
China Daily - HK
Improving residents' cultural experiences will attract visitors too

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- Innovation & Technology
培養EQ應對科技巨輪
12/01/2024
In a column article by Prof. Erwin HUANG, Prof. Erwin HUANG, Adjunct Professor of the Division of Integrative System and Design (ISD), he discussed the cultivation of EQ to cope with technological challenges.

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- Environment & Sustainability
本地大學研究成果影響全球 多項研究推進環保節能新發展
12/01/2024
In an UGC advertorial showcasing recent advancements in various university research projects related to environmental protection and energy conservation, it was mentioned that Prof. Jianzhen YU, Associate Head of the Division of Environment and Sustainability (ENVR), and her team focus on the study of PM2.5 in the atmosphere. The team has achieved scientific consensus in addressing two major air pollution issues in Hong Kong, namely local street-level pollution and regional haze.

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- Environment & Sustainability
陸恭蕙倡政商學界 聯手推綠色建築 採節能材料 藉AI收集資料
16/01/2024
In an exclusive interview, Prof. Christine LOH, Chief Development Strategist of the Division of Environment and Sustainability (ENVR), advocated the establishment of an inter-organizational partnership. The partnership shall unite the government, NGOs, and financial service industry to explore energy-saving and decarbonization measures for renovating buildings in Hong Kong.