Recognising the critical importance of climate resilience, FCE was pleased to serve as one of the supporting units of the inauguration of the State Key Laboratory of Climate Resilience for Coastal Cities (SKL-CRCC), jointly established by PolyU and The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST). The inauguration took place on 4 December 2025 at Hotel ICON.
Accredited by the Ministry of Science and Technology (MOST) in August 2025, SKL-CRCC represents a major recognition of PolyU’s leadership in climate resilience research and leverages the combined strengths of both universities.
The event was officiated by Prof. Jin-Guang TENG, PolyU President; Prof. Nancy IP, HKUST President; Prof. Wing-tak WONG, PolyU Deputy President and Provost; Prof. Qingrui YUE, Chairman of the Academic Committee of SKL-CRCC; and SKL-CRCC Directors, Prof. Xiang-dong LI (PolyU) and Prof. Charles NG (HKUST).
A two-day international symposium was held concurrently to commemorate this milestone. Around 30 keynote speakers from leading universities across the globe shared insights on topics ranging from marine heatwaves and earthquakes to urban water management and artificial intelligence applications. The vibrant academic exchange underscored the laboratory’s commitment to fostering international cross-disciplinary innovation, positioning Hong Kong as a global hub for climate resilience research.
