Forging a global alliance for sustainable development
Leadership strategies beyond 2030, a sustainable workforce through regional contexts, soft bio-integrated electronics, biodiversity loss, and an innovative non-STEM project for sustainable development leaders are among the topics that City University of Hong Kong (CityUHK) will explore at this year’s THE Global Sustainable Development Congress (GSDC) in Istanbul.
CityUHK is the only Green Innovation Partner at the GSDC for the second year running, and we are the Track Host for one of six core thematic tracks, "Energy and Industry".
Our speakers include Freddy Boey , CityUHK's President and Distinguished Professor, and an expert in materials engineering and engineering, especially in relation to health and well-being.
CityUHK Sessions
- Date: 16 JUNE 2025 | Time: 13:00- 13:50 | Venue: Beylerbeyi 2
CityUHK and the UN Science Decade: Ensuring a sustainable future for our planet through innovation
Speakers
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Anderson Shum
Vice-President (Research), CityUHK -
Edwin Tso
Associate Dean, CityUHK -
Lin Wang
Project Officer, UNESCO
- Date: 16 JUNE 2025 | Time: 16:30- 17:30 | Venue: Room B3/01
Combating biodiversity loss in our oceans
Speakers
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Kenneth Mei Yee Leung
Chair Professor and Director, State Key Laboratory of Marine Pollution, CityUHK -
Brendan Godley
Professor of Conservation Science, University of Exeter -
Heidi Savelli Soderberg
Chief, Source to Sea Pollution Unit, United Nations Environment Programme -
Amy Zhang
Head of Sustainable Solutions and Products, Asia-Pacific, Global Markets Société Générale
- Date: 17 JUNE 2025 | Time: 11:30- 12:00 | Venue: Emirgan 1
Investing in a Sustainable Future: Life Cycle Management for Critical Infrastructure
Speakers
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Shauhrat S. Chopra
Associate Professor, CityUHK -
Kenneth Mei Yee Leung
Chair Professor and Director, State Key Laboratory of Marine Pollution, CityUHK
- Date: 17 JUNE 2025 | Time: 13:05 - 13:20 | Venue: Impact Stage
Are we at a defining moment for climate change and sustainability?
Speakers
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Benjamin Horton
Dean, School of Energy and Environment, CityUHK
- Date: 17 JUNE 2025 | Time: 16:15 - 17:00 | Invite Only
Global Sustainability Leaders’ Summit: “Beyond 2030: Leading with long-term vision”
Speakers
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Freddy Boey
President and Distinguished Professor, CityUHK
- Date: 18 JUNE 2025 | Time: 12:20- 13:00 | Venue: Room 3B/01
International Green Skills Summit: “Regional insights into developing a green workforce”
Speakers
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Anderson Shum
Vice-President (Research), CityUHK
- Date: 18 JUNE 2025 | Time: 12:00- 13:00 | Venue: Emirgan 1
Bridging the gap: Strengthening the triple helix of university-industry-government collaboration for energy sustainability
Speakers
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Angus Yip
Professor, CityUHK -
Mandy Meng Fang
Assistant Professor, CityUHK -
Bert George
Professor, CityUHK -
Shauhrat S. Chopra
Associate Professor, CityUHK -
Tim Wong
Environmental, Social, Governance and Sustainability Hub Lead for Asia AECOM
- Date: 18 JUNE 2025 | Time: 13:40- 13:55 | Venue: Impact Stage
Boosting urban renewable energy access through innovative photovoltaic technologies
Speakers
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Angus Yip
Professor, CityUHK
- Date: 18 JUNE 2025 | Time: 14:55- 15:25 | Venue: Room 3B/01
Transformational leadership: Equipping the workforce to tackle global challenges
Speakers
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Ilex Lam
Professor of Practice, CityUHK -
C. A. Tse
Head of Strategic Innovation, Fullness Social Enterprises Society Ltd.
News
Date: 16 JUNE 2025
CityUHK scholars share insights at Istanbul summit to promote global sustainable development
Serving as the sole Green Innovation Partner for the event, City University of Hong Kong (CityUHK) is playing a key role at the Global Sustainable Development Congress 2025 (GSDC) in Istanbul between 16 and 19 June.
Date: 17 JUNE 2025
CityUHK sustainability experts kick-start day 1 of Istanbul congress
Sharing insights on tackling the world's most challenging environmental issues was top of the agenda for researchers and partners from City University of Hong Kong (CityUHK) at the Global Sustainable Development Summit (GSDC) 2025 in Istanbul, Türkiye, from 16 to 19 June.
Date: 17 JUNE 2025
Strategic partnerships with universities in Türkiye advance Belt & Road academic and research innovation
City University of Hong Kong (CityUHK) has established comprehensive new partnerships with Sabanci University and Koç University in Istanbul, combining complementary strengths and collaborative innovation to address real-world challenges. They will leverage the strengths of all parties to advance academic exchange and research innovation under the Belt and Road Initiative, nurturing talent in the region.
Date: 18 JUNE 2025
Ankara University partnership fortifies Türkiye ties
A new strategic academic partnership aimed at promoting global academic exchange and strengthening institutional collaboration has been launched by City University of Hong Kong (CityUHK) and Ankara University in Türkiye, contributing to global well-being under the Belt and Road Initiative.
Date: 18 JUNE 2025
Key drivers for advancing sustainable development – urban planning, collaboration, and leadership
Building towards a sustainable future must begin from the ground up, explained Professor Shauhrat Chopra of the School of Energy and Environment (SEE) at City University of Hong Kong (CityUHK) on day 2 of the Global Sustainable Development congress.
Date: 19 JUNE 2025
CityUHK-led sessions bring insightful ideas to the global stage for driving holistic sustainability
Building towards a sustainable future must begin from the ground up, explained Professor Shauhrat Chopra of the School of Energy and Environment (SEE) at City University of Hong Kong (CityUHK) on day 2 of the Global Sustainable Development congress.