On 28 October 2025, the Otto Poon Research Institute for Climate-Resilient Infrastructure (RICRI) was delighted to welcome representatives from the Otto Poon Center for Climate Resilience and Sustainability (CCRS) at The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology to PolyU for a fruitful meeting aimed at exploring potential collaborations.
The meeting was held at PolyU, and brought together directors and key members from both organisations. During the session, Director of CCRS, Prof. LU Mengqian and Director of RICRI, Prof. LI Xiangdong introduced their respective centre and institute, sharing insights into their missions, ongoing research, and strategic priorities. Members of RICRI also took the opportunity to introduce themselves, fostering a spirit of openness and mutual understanding.
The discussions centred on the shared commitment of both organisations to advancing climate resilience and sustainability through innovative research and interdisciplinary collaboration. Both CCRS and RICRI expressed enthusiasm for working together in the future, recognising the potential to leverage their complementary expertise to address pressing global challenges.
RICRI looks forward to building on this successful meeting and exploring meaningful collaborative opportunities with CCRS. We are confident that this partnership will contribute significantly to the development of climate-resilient infrastructure and sustainable solutions for Hong Kong, the Nation, and the world.
For further updates on our collaborative initiatives, please stay tuned to the RICRI website.