The opening ceremony was graced by the presence of leaders from the government, business, and professional sectors.
Prof. Li, Director of RICRI, presented the concluding remarks at the event.
The Otto Poon Research Institute for Climate-Resilient Infrastructure (RICRI), a pioneering strategic research institute focused on global climate change, was officially inaugurated on 2 April 2025 at Hotel ICON under the witness of over 300 participants from PolyU, academia, government departments, and industry.
The establishment of the RICRI was made possible with the staunch support of the Otto Poon Charitable Foundation. Led by Prof. Xiang-dong LI, Dean of Faculty, the institute will collaborate with renowned experts from Mainland China and Hong Kong government departments, as well as industry partners to create an interdisciplinary research platform that fosters deep integration across sectors and research for sustainable development in Hong Kong, the Nation and globally.
A Forum co-organised by FCE was held on the same occasion to explore a wide range of topics, including:
- High-fidelity Monitoring and Prediction of Extreme Climate Events in Hong Kong and Surrounding Regions
- Monitoring & Adaptation of Civil Infrastructure Towards Resilience
- Urban Resilience Enhancement for Energy-Building-Transport-Water Sector Synergization (UREBTW) ToolBox
- Nature-Based Solutions for Urban Infrastructure Resilience and Water Disaster Management
- Resilience of Rural Infrastructure and Communities to Climate Change
- Intelligent Platform & Toolbox for Urban Infrastructure Resilience
The establishment of RICRI further strengthens PolyU’s research capabilities in climate adaptation and infrastructure resilience, advancing the pursuit of sustainable development.
Press release: English - https://polyu.hk/CyRHg; Chinese - https://polyu.me/4jaIwO1
