Global Chinese Environmental Protection Conference 2024

This conference is jointly organized by The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, National Taiwan University, National Cheng Kung University, City University of Hong Kong, Research Centre for Resources Engineering towards Carbon Neutrality (RCRE), Research Institute For Future Food (RiFood) at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Chinese Institute of Environmental Engineering (Taiwan), Overseas Chinese Environmental Engineers & Scientists Association (OCEESA), Environment and Conservation Fund (ECF),  the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Guangzhou, andEnvironmental Science and Ecotechnology journal, ESE. It is scheduled to take place from May 24-27, 2024 at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU).

This conference brings together environmental experts from Mainland China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, and overseas regions to discuss environmental issues, conduct field visits, brainstorm solutions, and implement environmental initiatives. It is a valuable opportunity for exchange among Chinese environmental experts worldwide. The organizers sincerely hope for active participation from all attendees to embody the spirit of "Towards Carbon Neutrality and Sustainable Ecological and Environmental Development" and jointly create a sustainable path for economic development and environmental protection across the Taiwan Strait.

Themes (Session chairs):

1. Air pollution prevention and quality control (Frank SC Lee, Meng Wang, Yu Huang)
2. Waste water treatment and water reuse (Tao Liu, Shang-Lien Lo)
3. Soil and groundwater pollution remediation technology (Tsair-Fuh Lin, Weixing Tong)
4. Resource circularity and innovative technology (Carol Sze Ki Lin, Changwei Hu)
5. Biorefinery technology for lignocellulosic biomass valorization (Hongming Lou, Xuebing Zhao, Jun Zhao)
6. Environmental sustainable ecological management (Xin Ma, Ling Jin)
7. Environmental planning, policy, and governance (Xin Sun, Pen-Chi Chiang)
8. Circular economy and climate change (Chih C. Chao, Chia-Hung Hou)
9. Novel Materials and Nanotechnology for Environmental Applications (Yi Jiang, Wen-Che Hou)
10. OCEESA Special Session - Jentai Yang Grant Awardee (Wei-Ping Pan, Jinghui Niu)
11. Poster Session – Research Student Best Paper Award (Sen Li, Huichuan Zhuang)