Professor Christine Loh Invited to Attend Eco-civilization and Sustainable Development Forum

On September 21, 2024, Eco-civilization and Sustainable Development Forum will be held in HKUST’s Cheung On Tak Lecture Theatre by World Academy of Sustainable Development Limited (WAOSD), China Biodiversity Conservation and Green Development Foundation (CBCGDF) and the HongKong University of Science and Technology(HKUST).


The Forum aims to bring together the foremost environmental experts, scholars, and industry leaders worldwide to deliberate on pivotal matters concerning the construction of ecological civilization and sustainable development. This gathering will facilitate in- depth discussions and idea exchanges on topics such as biodiversity conservation, sustainable tourism, urban green development, and ecological preservation. It aims to disseminate successful global and local practices and pioneering measures, fostering a collaborative exploration on how Hong Kong Special Administrative Region can evolve into a hub of sustainable development talent. By amalgamating the collective wisdom and efforts of all stakeholders,the Forum endeavors to promote sustainable development both in HongKong and across the globe, steering collectively towards a greener, healthier, and more sustainable future.


Prof. Christine Loh will attend and chair the forum. Professor Christine Loh is Chief Development Strategist at Institute for the Environment, the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology. She is a former Under-secretary for the Environment (2012-17) and Special Consultant to the Chief Executive on ecological civilization (2019-20) at the HKSAR Government. When she was in government, her responsibilities included biodiversity, where she played a key role in designing and implementing the two-year process in creating the HKSAR’s first Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan 2016 (BSAP). Prior to her time in government, Professor Loh was the CEO of a non-profit think tank, which had a strong focus on environmental sustainability, including biodiversity. Today, she chairs the Steering Committee of the Hong Kong Biodiversity Expert Group, formed to guide a process through which the conservation community reviews progress under the current BSAP, and make suggestions for the next BSAP that the authorities are preparing. Prof Loh also works closely with professionals and government regulators on climate change related issues, such as green finance, and insurance.


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