IEES Newsletter – June 2025

Exchange between IEES and Chief Executive’s Policy Unit: Advancing Dialogue for Local, National and Global Sustainability

On 19 June 2024, the Institute of Environment, Energy and Sustainability (IEES) of The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) warmly received a delegation from the Chief Executive’s Policy Unit (CEPU) of the HKSAR Government at CUHK campus. This high-level policy-academic dialogue aimed to foster collaborative partnerships and knowledge exchange, with a focus on advancing sustainability strategies at the local, national, and global levels.

Prof. LAM Hon-Ming, Director of IEES, briefed on the Institute’s research scopes and most recent achievements. It spotlighted breakthroughs in climate-smart agriculture, green energy, along with various topics under sustainability frameworks. Led by Mr. Nicholas KWAN, Deputy Head of Chief Executive’s Policy Unit, the CEPU delegation shared policy research focus and initiatives. The discussion covered environmental policy, sustainable urban development, and other collaboration opportunities.

The exchange deepened mutual understanding and laid a solid foundation for potential collaborative initiatives. IEES looks forward to strategic partnership with institutions from various sectors that drives impactful solutions for Hong Kong, the nation, and the global community.

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