Establishment of Otto Poon Research Institute for Climate-Resilient Infrastructure
The
Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) has launched the Otto Poon Research
Institute for Climate-Resilient Infrastructure (RICRI) with support from the
Otto Poon Charitable Foundation. This institute aims to lead globally in
developing resilient and sustainable solutions for urban and rural areas to
address climate change challenges. The opening ceremony at Hotel ICON attracted
nearly 300 participants, including academics and industry experts. RICRI
collaborates with renowned experts from Mainland China and Hong Kong government
departments to create an interdisciplinary research platform that integrates
government, industry, academia, and research for sustainable development.Prof.
Jin-Guang Teng, President of PolyU, highlighted RICRI as a significant
milestone in addressing climate change, made possible by Otto Poon's generous
support. Dr. Otto Poon emphasized the need for societal collaboration to
enhance infrastructure resilience through research and innovation. Mr. Tse
Chin-wan, Secretary for Environment and Ecology, discussed government
strategies for achieving carbon neutrality by 2050 and enhancing climate
resilience.Led
by Prof. Xiang-dong Li, RICRI focuses on climate change, urban infrastructure
resilience, rural disaster mitigation, and climate-resilient policy. The
accompanying forum covered topics like extreme climate event prediction, urban
infrastructure resilience, and rural community adaptation. The Otto Poon
Charitable Foundation has previously supported PolyU's smart city and energy
research institutes, further strengthening its capabilities in climate
adaptation and infrastructure resilience.
RICRI
will provide research schemes and funding, including lecture series,
fellowships, and research initiatives in climate-resilient infrastructure.For more information about the Research Institute, please visit: https://www.polyu.edu.hk/ricri/
