The International Symposium on Geospatial Knowledge and Innovation for Climate Resilience and Sustainable Development was held in Sanya, China, from 21 to 24 September 2026. The Key Laboratory of Geospatial Knowledge Innovation, jointly established by the RILS, supported the organisation of the Symposium. The event took place alongside the Fifteenth Plenary Meeting of UN-GGIM-AP to address climate challenges through geospatial innovation. Prof. DING Xiaoli, Director of RILS and Interim Dean of the Faculty of Construction and Environment (FCE), led the RILS’s participation. The symposium focused on advancing the UN-IGIF and fostering cooperation to enhance resilience in vulnerable coastal regions and Small Island Developing States.
Prof. Ding delivered a keynote presentation titled "Spatial Information to Facilitate Sustainable Urban Development in Hong Kong." He addressed the challenges of high-density urban environments, detailing a comprehensive spatial information platform that integrates topography, land use, and infrastructure data. His session featured case studies on optimizing land development and balancing urban growth with vegetation preservation. This presentation demonstrated practical applications of geospatial technology for sustainable urban planning in resource-constrained contexts.
The symposium successfully promoted the adoption of advanced geospatial technologies and strengthened capacities for evidence-based decision-making. Through knowledge exchange and multi-stakeholder partnerships, the event reinforced the critical role of integrated data in achieving global sustainability goals. Prof. Ding’s leadership and technical contributions underscored RILS’s commitment to leveraging geospatial knowledge for climate resilience and sustainable development.
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