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19jul2024

THEi Hosts Seminar on Urban Sustainability and Resilience

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THEi Hosts Seminar on Urban Sustainability and Resilience

THEi Hosts Seminar on Urban Sustainability and Resilience

Dr. Allen Zhang, Head of the School of General Education and Languages and HALM Programme Leader, opened the seminar with remarks on the vital role of interdisciplinary collaboration in developing liveable urban environments. 

Dr. Allen Zhang, Head of the School of General Education and Languages and HALM Programme Leader, opened the seminar with remarks on the vital role of interdisciplinary collaboration in developing liveable urban environments. 

Professor Takemi Sugiyama of Swinburne University of Technology discussed the necessity of transitioning from car dependency to active transportation, highlighting the environmental and human health benefits of this shift. 

Professor Takemi Sugiyama of Swinburne University of Technology discussed the necessity of transitioning from car dependency to active transportation, highlighting the environmental and human health benefits of this shift. 

Dr. Tris Kee of Hong Kong Polytechnic University shared insights on integrating landscape management into modular integrated construction housing projects, showcasing strategies to enhance green spaces and urban sustainability. 

Dr. Tris Kee of Hong Kong Polytechnic University shared insights on integrating landscape management into modular integrated construction housing projects, showcasing strategies to enhance green spaces and urban sustainability. 

Professor Stefan Arndt of the University of Melbourne presented novel methods for assessing the climate vulnerability of urban trees.

Professor Stefan Arndt of the University of Melbourne presented novel methods for assessing the climate vulnerability of urban trees.

Professor Ferdinand Ludwig of the Technical University of Munich (online) showcased innovative "living architecture" approaches that integrate trees into building design and construction.

Professor Ferdinand Ludwig of the Technical University of Munich (online) showcased innovative "living architecture" approaches that integrate trees into building design and construction.

The Technological and Higher Education Institute of Hong Kong (THEi) successfully conducted the second seminar in the series “Smart City with Nature-Based Solutions - Exploring Urban Forestry and Landscape Ecology” on July 19, 2024. The seminar titled “Urban Sustainability and Resilience” brought together experts from various disciplines to discuss innovative strategies for creating more sustainable and resilient cities.


The seminar featured presentations from esteemed academics and encouraged a cross-disciplinary exchange of ideas, with panel discussions that explored the complexities of urban sustainability and resilience. This event highlighted THEi’s commitment to contributing to sustainable development goals through collaborative, research-based approaches.

 

To access the newsletter which offers a comprehensive overview of the seminar, including key highlights and valuable insights shared by prominent speakers, kindly click here.
 
The seminar series is fully supported by a grant from the Research Grants Council of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, China, under the Inter-Institutional Development Scheme (Project No.: UGC/IIDS25/M01/23).

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