High-profile community leaders including Prof. Christine LOH, Chief Development Strategist in the Division of Environment and Sustainability (ENVR), attended the kick-off ceremony of the "CAN Step Up 2026" campaign launched by local non-profit Clean Air Network. Prof. Loh encouraged proactive community action toward environmental sustainability.

In a column article, Prof. Christine LOH, Chief Development Strategist in the Division of Environment and Sustainability (ENVR), emphasized that universities must update their core curriculum to prepare students for a multipolar, technologically transformed, and ecologically constrained world.

In an article on how technology gives China's farmers an edge against extreme weather, it was mentioned that researchers at HKUST are developing technology that could provide earlier warning of severe thunderstorms. Prof. SU Hui, Chair Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Department of Ocean Science, and Division of Environment and Sustainability (ENVR), noted that her team's AI model can forecast storms up to four hours in advance. The model is being tested by meteorological authorities in HK and the Chinese Mainland, while the HKUST team continues to train it with new data to enhance its robustness.

In a column article, Prof. Erwin HUANG, Adjunct Professor in the Division of Integrative Systems and Design (ISD), addresses the risk of letting AI and "second brain" tools replace human deep thinking, highlighting that over-reliance on technology can weaken cognitive engagement and retention.

Prof. SHUN Chi-Ming, Adjunct Professor in the Division of Emerging Interdisciplinary Areas (EMIA), stated in an interview that the deadly mudslide on the China-Nepal border is closely tied to global warming. He explained that the intensified melting of Himalayan glacier and thawing of permafrost have caused structural instability in the region. He urged for the enhancement of early warning mechanisms, emphasizing that carbon reduction and climate adaptation measures are urgent priorities.

The 2026 Environmental Management and Technology Program (EVMT) freshmen study camp was held in the Kubuqi Desert of Inner Mongolia. Centered on national ecological strategies, desertification control, and green technology innovation, the program combined field research, industry visits, and aesthetic education activities to deepen the HK and Macau youths’ understanding of the country's ecological achievements.

Prof. SU Hui, Chair Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Department of Ocean Science, and Division of Environment and Sustainability (ENVR), chose Hong Kong to break the "bamboo ceiling" after working in the US for 17 years. The MUSICO, the greenhouse gas detector she developed is now deployed on China's space station, marking Hong Kong’s first national-level space research project. Leveraging her personal journey and the appeal of aerospace innovation, she now chooses to work in Hong Kong.

In an article on three generations contributing to the I&T developments in the GBA, it was mentioned that Prof. SU Hui, Chair Professor of the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering and Division of Environment and Sustainability (ENVR), led a research team to develop MUSICO, a greenhouse gas detector currently deployed on the Tiangong Space Station. She has led a satellite remote sensing project where the HK team designs cutting-edge technical concepts, while the Changchun Institute of Optics, Fine Mechanics and Physics under the Chinese Academy of Sciences undertakes the R&D of core equipment and relevant implementation.

A column article by Prof. SU Hui, Chair Professor of the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering and Division of Environment and Sustainability (ENVR), and Prof. ZHAI Chengxing, Associate Director of the Space Science and Technology Institute, on the opportunities presented by the success of Zhuque-3 mission for Hong Kong. They believe that as China achieves breakthrough in reusable rocket technology, Hong Kong can leverage its strengths in finance and scientific research to empower space economy.

In an interview on RTHK Radio's "Future Unlimited" program, Prof. SU Hui, Chair Professor of the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering and Division of Environment and Sustainability (ENVR), shared updates on her team's outer space research initiatives. She stated that the MUSICO has been installed aboard China's Tiangong Space Station. Furthermore, she plans to create a constellation of over 20 satellites for HK, aiming to rival Starlink and leverage autonomous technology to monitor global climate and disasters to protect the homeland.