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Otto Poon Research Institute for Climate-Resilient Infrastructure (RICRI)

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Our Aims Develop technologies and innovations to address the consequences of climate change in urban & rural areas.

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Background for RICRI Establishment In the context of global climate change and ever-growing human activities, the frequency and intensity of extreme weather events, and associated natural disasters, have increased significantly. This trend not only places major stress on natural ecosystems and agriculture, but also affects the socio-economic activities of both urban and rural communities, as well as the health and safety of humanity.

Focused Areas & Coherence 

Climate Change and Extreme Weather

Climate Change and Extreme Weather

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Urban Infrastructure and Resilience

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Rural Community Disaster Mitigation

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Climate-resilient Policy and Implementation

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News & Events

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Global Recognition: Our Member Prof. Weng Qihao Elected as Prestigious ISPRS Fellow 2026

20 Jul 2026

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Prof. Cao Junji Discusses AI-Driven Weather Nowcasting and Urban Resilience at Our Institute

16 Jul 2026

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Outstanding Achievement: Our Member Prof. Ni Yiqing Honored with the Prestigious 16th Guanghua Engineering Science and Technology Award

13 Jul 2026

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Global Recognition: Our Member Prof. Weng Qihao Elected as Prestigious ISPRS Fellow 2026

20 Jul 2026

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Outstanding Achievement: Our Member Prof. Ni Yiqing Honored with the Prestigious 16th Guanghua Engineering Science and Technology Award

13 Jul 2026

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Building Climate-Resilient Agriculture: RICRI Member Prof. Wang Shuo’s Research on Snow Droughts Published in Nature Food

1 Jun 2026

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Prof. Cao Junji Discusses AI-Driven Weather Nowcasting and Urban Resilience at Our Institute

16 Jul 2026

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RICRI Hosts Distinguished Lecture on Global Infrastructure Resilience in the Face of Polycrisis

4 Jun 2026

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Prof. Huang Xinyan Honored with the Prestigious 2026 Hiroshi Tsuji Early Career Researcher Award

15 May 2026

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