Climate change solutions: NSFC and Lingnan scholars lead the debate
The Expert Report on the Fifth National Assessment Report on Climate Change Hong Kong and Macao Special Report, co-hosted by Lingnan University on the Lingnan campus.
The Expert Report on the Fifth National Assessment Report on Climate Change Hong Kong and Macao Special Report, organised by the Administrative Center for China’s Agenda 21 (ACCA21) and co-hosted by Lingnan University, was held on the Lingnan campus on 26 April. Attendees included Vice President Lan Yujie of the National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC); Deputy Director Zhang Yongtao of ACCA21; Deputy Director Yan Jinding of the National High-tech R&D of the NSFC; President and Wai Kee Kau Chair Professor of Data Science of Lingnan University Prof S. Joe Qin; Vice-President & Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Academic Development) of The University of Hong Kong (HKU) Prof Gong Peng, Associate Provost (Teaching and Learning) of The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) Prof Jimmy Fung, as well as representatives from relevant departments and experts from Mainland China, Hong Kong, and Macao.
Vice President Lan Yujie of the NSFC delivers a speech.
In his opening speech, Vice President Lan Yujie of NSFC noted that, since 2002, China has compiled and released four editions of the National Assessment Report on Climate Change. He emphasised that climate change scientific assessment has become a cyclical and institutionalised policy, supporting major national strategic decisions, providing a solid scientific foundation for China’s climate change policies, guiding technological innovation, and serving as a crucial support for active participation in global climate governance.
President S. Joe Qin said the University was honoured to host this important discussion. He highlighted Lingnan’s commitment to advancing sustainable development and climate action through academic programmes in green finance, ESG investment, and energy transition, equipping students with expertise in low-carbon transformation while driving research and technological innovation to support regional climate governance.
"As an academic pioneer in sustainability and climate change, Lingnan University feels a strong sense of social responsibility. We cultivate students' professional capabilities in low-carbon transition through courses on green finance, ESG investment, and energy transformation, while promoting the application of research outcomes and technological innovations to bolster regional climate governance and inject practical momentum into societal low-carbon development," President Qin said.
Prof S. Joe Qin, President and Wai Kee Kau Chair Professor of Data Science of Lingnan University, delivers a speech.
The Fifth National Assessment Report on Climate Change is jointly led by the Ministry of Science and Technology of China, the China Meteorological Administration, the Chinese Academy of Sciences, the Chinese Academy of Engineering, and the NSFC, and coordinated by 11 ministries with ACCA21 as the organising office. The seminar focused on the latest climate research, clarifying the scope and priorities of the Hong Kong and Macao special report as well as strengthening collaboration among experts to explore optimal solutions.
This seminar provides a platform for local and regional experts from universities and government agencies to participate in co-operative planning for climate change disasters. By advancing scientific assessment and strengthening regional governance, the discussions will help inform and support local and regional governments in enhancing the climate change disaster and risk monitoring efforts.