Initiated by PolyU, Hong Kong’s first-ever cross-sector collaborative research platform, the University-Government-Industry Consortium for Sustainable Urban Development (UGI Consortium) was officially launched in July. It serves as a platform for the development and implementation of new technologies and solutions for smart/sustainable cities and sustainable development in Hong Kong. Officiated the launching ceremony was Mrs Carrie Lam Cheng Yuet-ngor, Chief Secretary for Administration.
With 43 founding members, including eight research/academic units of local universities, 10 units/departments of the Hong Kong Government, and 25 leading companies in the industry, the UGI Consortium allows members to identify topics of social needs and common interests, to formulate research proposals and undertake collaborative research.
During the first two years of the consortium’s operation, PolyU’s Research Institute for Sustainable Urban Development will serve as its host member and provide administrative support. In the long run, the UGI Consortium will assist in the export of Hong Kong's experience and expertise to other high-density cities in the Chinese mainland and beyond, bringing opportunities to sustainable development related industries. Details>>