Departmental Research Seminars Series Sustainable Agri-Food System Development under Future Climate Change Date: 11 MAY 2026 (Monday) Time: 11:00-12:00 (HKT) Venue: Chamber, Faculty of Social Sciences, 11/F, The Jockey Club Tower, Centennial Campus, HKU Registration link: https://hkuems1.hku.hk/hkuems/ec_hdetail.aspx?guest=Y&ueid=106658 Abstract: Rising demand for food and biofuels is placing growing pressure on land, water and ecosystems worldwide. Achieving food security w

This theme tackles the most pressing human–environment challenges of the 21st century: global climate change, carbon-neutrality pathways, urban/rural landscape transformation, and the sustainability of the Earth’s water, air, carbon, and food systems. Combining field observation, laboratory experiments, model simulations, remote sensing, and AI-driven analytics, we translate research into feasible, cost-effective pathways for environmental protection. Research Strategic Areas

Rooted in human geography, this theme draws on urban planning, critical theory, sociology, economics, and geospatial analytics. We examine the socio-spatial processes of the global urban revolution, with particular attention to China and the Global South. Research generates practical policy insights and theoretical innovation to solve contemporary problems of urban inequality, social cohesion, cultural identity, mobility, and state–society relations. Research Strategic Areas

Room 8.16 The JC STEM Lab of Quantitative Remote Sensing is one of the five newly established JC STEM Labs and is led by Professor Shunlin Liang from the Department of Geography. This new JC STEM Lab, located on the 8th floor of the Jockey Club Tower, is dedicated to exploring the intricate interactions between land and social systems. It aims to develop advanced methodologies for estimating various variables of the Earth system from satellite data, with the ultimate goal of

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Searchinger, T. D., Peng, L., Russi, D., & Canham, C. (2026). Decades of increased emissions from forest-fuelled BECCS. Nature Sustainability. BECCS, or bioenergy with carbon capture and storage, is often presented as a promising climate solution because it can generate energy while capturing and storing carbon dioxide. A new study published in Nature Sustainability by Professor Liqing Peng from the Department of Geography at The University of Hong Kong and collaborators find

Distinguished Seminar Series in Geography and Sustainable Development The Distinguished Seminar Series in Geography and Sustainable Development is sponsored by Surien Foundation Hong Kong, where distinguished scholars and practitioners share their expertise on a wide range of topics concerning sustainability and environmental management. By attending informative presentations and engaging in lively discussions, participants glean insights into obstacles, possibilities, and op

HKU GEOGRAPHY: Monthly Research Talks Companionship as Practice: Rethinking Fieldwork in Conflicted Contexts Date: 24 APR 2026 (Friday) Time: 11:00-11:15 (HKT) Via Zoom: https://hku.zoom.us/j/98300713382?pwd=dGdqelhpWUwyOENmTUJyalVKemtHQT09 (No registration required) Abstract: This presentation reflects on the ethical reconsideration of fieldwork within an ongoing doctoral project in the Indian Himalayas. In response to a context of social unrest, the research shifted from pr

24APR2026 The Department is proud to announce the grand opening ceremony of its first off-campus office on April 24, 2026, a milestone event marking a significant expansion of our research infrastructure. This strategic initiative addresses the physical space constraints of the main campus while reinforcing our deep commitment to supporting a rapidly growing community of postdoctoral fellows and research postgraduate students. This new off-campus presence ensures that our res

Geography Distinguished Seminars Series Using NLP to identify urban development typologies in Chinese cities Date: 21 APR 2026 (Tuesday) Time: 10:30-12:00 (HKT) Venue: CLL, Department of Geography, 10/F, The Jockey Club Tower, Centennial Campus, HKU Mode: Hybrid Via Zoom: Zoom link will be provided upon successful registration Registration link: https://hkuems1.hku.hk/hkuems/ec_hdetail.aspx?guest=Y&ueid=106260 Abstract: This study applies natural language processing (NLP) to

Geography Distinguished Seminars Series Studies of Key Carbon Cycle Processes in Mangrove Wetland Ecosystems of Southeastern China and Their Blue Carbon Potentials Date: 10 APR 2026 (Friday) Time: 10:00-11:30 (HKT) Venue: CLL, Department of Geography, 10/F, The Jockey Club Tower, Centennial Campus, HKU Mode: Hybrid Via Zoom: https://hku.zoom.us/j/93927502505?pwd=UmpZanpqblBpMFRIQ0xxbzh2aE1xZz09 Meeting ID: 939 2750 2505 Password: 433961 Registration link: https://hkuems1.hku

Geography Distinguished Seminars Series Exploring Geographic Modeling and Simulation in the Age of Intelligence Date: 31 MAR 2026 (Tuesday) Time: 10:00-11:30 (HKT) Venue: CLL, Department of Geography, 10/F, The Jockey Club Tower, Centennial Campus, HKU Language: Putonghua Mode: Hybrid Via Zoom: Zoom link will be provided upon successful registration Registration link: https://hkuems1.hku.hk/hkuems/ec_hdetail.aspx?guest=Y&ueid=106061 Abstract : Artificial intelligence has

Geography Distinguished Seminars Series The Soul of Geography Date: 27 MAR 2026 (Friday) Time: 10:00-11:15 (HKT) Venue: CLL, Department of Geography, 10/F, The Jockey Club Tower, Centennial Campus, HKU Mode: Hybrid Via Zoom: Zoom link will be provided upon successful registration Registration link: https://hkuems1.hku.hk/hkuems/ec_hdetail.aspx?guest=Y&ueid=105811 Abstract : This lecture reflects on the foundational principles that define the “soul” of geography. It exami

Geography Distinguished Seminars Series Ignoring the Obvious: what about close-to-optimal solutions in spatial optimization? Date: 26 MAR 2026 (Thursday) Time: 10:30-11:30 (HKT) Venue: CLL, Department of Geography, 10/F, The Jockey Club Tower, Centennial Campus, HKU Mode: Hybrid Via Zoom: Zoom link will be provided upon successful registration Registration link: https://hkuems1.hku.hk/hkuems/ec_hdetail.aspx?guest=Y&ueid=105920 Abstract : In many applications of Operation

HKU GEOGRAPHY: Monthly Research Talks Satellite remote sensing in support of food security Date: 25 MAR 2026 (Wednesday) Time: 16:00-16:15 (HKT) Via Zoom: https://hku.zoom.us/j/98300713382?pwd=dGdqelhpWUwyOENmTUJyalVKemtHQT09 (No registration required) Abstract : Feeding a growing population under climate and market uncertainty requires timely, reliable information on crops. This talk will show how satellite remote sensing supports crop monitoring, yield estimation, agricult

Source: Faculty of Social Science, HKU https://youtu.be/23Ssvfg-0rw?si=xKVr0ELsIabi8wmA Delve into how the health and climate change project led by our professor from the Department of Geography identifies most vulnerable communities in China, develops an indicator system to track climate-related health impacts and informs national heatwave protection and health adaptation policies for a healthier and more resilient society. #ChinaHealthClimate #HeatwaveProtection #ClimateVul

Source: Faculty of Social Science, HKU https://youtu.be/rFW4KvDSYJU?si=oAldNX6xjh5gZLPT Learn how our professor from the Department of Geography is reshaping China’s urban greening by developing quality indicators that prioritise biodiversity and native species, guiding Guangzhou and over 200 cities to improve liveability for more than one billion residents and informing UN recommendations for sustainable cities worldwide. #SustainableCities #QualityIndicator #EcologicalResil

19 MAR 2026 Original Post: https://edu.hkej.com/php/article.detail.php?aid=63777 來源網址 : 信報教育 氣候素養導向的初中地理教學實驗：以藍綠基建社區微氣候監測為例 從近年經濟合作暨發展組織（OECD）公布的PISA 2029發展框架可見，氣候素養（Climate Literacy）已成為全球教育的重要發展方向。所謂氣候素養，並非單純理解氣候變遷的科學知識，而是能在真實情境中理解氣候系統運作、人類活動與環境變化之間的相互作用，並具備分析證據、評估資訊與作出負責任判斷的能力。換言之，氣候教育的核心已由「知識傳授」轉向「能力建構」。 在此背景下，地理科在推動氣候素養教育方面具備獨特而不可替代的優勢。其學科本質橫跨自然與人文兩大範疇，不僅涵蓋氣候系統與環境過程的科學探究，亦延伸至城市規劃與公共決策的社會實踐，從而能在空間框架下整合氣候議題的多重面向。筆者近期帶領學生參與由香港教育大學課程及教學學系主辦的「永續發展教育與全球公民教育STEGRAMS 計劃」中，其中一項與香港

17 MAR 2026 Original Post: https://www.stheadline.com/daily-education/3553448/ 來源網址 : 未來行動者地理課程如何引導學生關注可持續發展 | 星島頭條 未來行動者：地理課程如何引導學生關注可持續發展？ 近年全球多地頻繁出現極端天氣，氣候變化已逐漸從抽象的科學議題，轉變為各地社會必須面對的現實挑戰。政府間氣候變化專門委員會（IPCC）在最新評估報告指出，人類活動所排放的溫室氣體已「毫無疑問」地導致全球暖化，而全球平均氣溫在2011至2020年間已較工業革命前上升約1.1°C。若排放趨勢持續，超高溫熱浪、極端颱風和大雨等現象將變得更加頻繁，並對人類生活與社會經濟發展構成長遠影響。持續的海平面上升亦對沿海及低窪地區造成不可逆轉的環境傷害。 校園進行微氣候觀測 　　面對這樣的時代背景，教育的一項重要使命，是培養能理解環境變化並具備同理心和行動能力的新一代公民。學生不僅需要認識氣候變化的科學基礎，更需要理解人類社會如何通過科技、政策與生活方式的轉變，並身體力行推動可持續的發展模

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