The 2024 annual workshop of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Joint Laboratory for Environmental Pollution and Control (the Joint Lab), hosted by FCE and the State Key Laboratory of Organic Geochemistry (SKLOG) under the Guangzhou Institute of Geochemistry (GIG) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), was held from 8 to 10 November in Zhuhai, China. The event gathered over 70 researchers and students from both institutions to discuss advancements in environmental science and sustainability.
Prof. Xiang-dong LI, co-director of the Joint Lab and Dean of FCE, and Prof. Gan ZHANG, director of SKLOG, inaugurated the event by highlighting the collaborative efforts and history of the Joint Lab. The workshop featured a diverse programme, including 30 presentations from academics, postdoctoral researchers, and students from both PolyU and CAS, as well as dynamic discussion sessions. Key topics explored included the impacts of emerging pollutants, innovative waste and water solutions, atmospheric chemistry, and the application of remote sensing and big data in environmental monitoring.
The Joint Lab, co-directed by FCE and GIG, exemplifies a strong partnership dedicated to advancing research on environmental pollution and control. In line with this commitment, the second day featured a discussion session that focused on identifying future collaborations and research initiatives. Overall, this collaborative workshop underscored the importance of interdisciplinary approaches in addressing environmental challenges and aims to foster greater participation in future workshops.
