SEE and HKPC Renew Partnership to Drive Green Innovation and Sustainable Development
Group photo featuring representatives from CityUHK SEE and HKPC.
The School of Energy and Environment (SEE) at City University of Hong Kong (CityUHK) and the Hong Kong Productivity Council (HKPC) officially renewed their Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at a signing ceremony on 8 June 2026. The renewal marks a significant milestone, reinforcing both parties’ shared commitment to advancing climate technology, environmental intelligence, and sustainable development in Hong Kong and beyond.
The ceremony began with welcoming remarks from the leadership of both institutions. Dr. Keith Choy, General Manager of the Green Living and Innovation Division at HKPC, and Prof. Benjamin Horton, Dean and Chair Professor of SEE, highlighted the importance of strong institutional collaboration in addressing pressing global sustainability challenges.
The MoU was signed by Prof. Horton and Dr. Choy, with Prof. Edwin Tso, Associate Dean (Internationalisation and Outreach) of SEE, and Ir Dr. Michael Ching, Head of Climate Technology and Innovation at HKPC’s Green Living and Innovation Division, serving as witnesses.
The MoU was officially signed by Prof. Benjamin Horton and Dr. Keith Choy, with Prof. Edwin Tso and Ir Dr. Michael Ching standing as witnesses.
Following the ceremony, a dynamic joint forum showcased the complementary research strengths of SEE and HKPC. The programme featured a series of engaging presentations, beginning with Dr. Wei Zhao (HKPC), who introduced innovative thermal management solutions based on phase change materials, followed by an intriguing, interdisciplinary talk by Prof. Henry He (SEE) titled "From Cellphone Screens to Dolphin Brains". Advancements in environmental engineering were further highlighted by Mr. Kai Wu (HKPC), who shared recent breakthroughs in wastewater treatment using Advanced Anammox-Chemical Co-Treatment. Finally, Prof. Xueke Li (SEE) wrapped up the forum by emphasizing the critical role of climate science in building urban and coastal resilience, sparking meaningful dialogue on future sustainability collaborations.
The delegation later embarked on an interactive tour of HKPC's laboratory facilities. The SEE faculty visited the Circularity Research Centre, the Marine Eco-Tech Innovation Centre, and the Aqua Lab, paving the way for technical exchanges and identifying new areas for joint environmental testing and co-development.
Through this renewed partnership, SEE and HKPC look forward to nurturing future talent, spearheading impactful green technologies, and firmly supporting Hong Kong’s journey toward carbon neutrality.
