Happenings

The Beat the Heat Training & Study Tour was organised by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) in Singapore, in partnership with the Cities Climate Finance Leadership Alliance (CCFLA) and the Cool Coalition. It brought together international experts, policymakers, and researchers to address urban heat and climate vulnerability for more liveable cities. Two of our […]

HKU’s Master of Social Sciences in Sustainability Leadership and Governance (SLG) programme prepares future leaders to tackle sustainability challenges through interdisciplinary, practical learning. As part of this commitment, we partner with CFA Institute to enhance students’ exposure to industry-recognized knowledge in sustainable investing and ESG integration — bridging academic learning with real-world application. HKU SLG […]

Preserving Living Heritage in the Asia-Pacific: The APHEN-ICH 2026 International Forum and General Meeting in Hanoi In August 2026, with our colleague Daisy Yeung’s presence, the Centre participated in the APHEN-ICH 2026 International Forum and General Meeting held at Vietnam National University (VNU), Hanoi. Over three days, we immersed in conversations with heritage practitioners, researchers, […]

The Centre for Civil Society and Governance (CCSG) at HKU, through the “Jockey Club Collaborative Project for Inclusive Employment,” aims to harness innovation and technology (I&T) to support people with disabilities (PWD) and promote inclusive employment opportunities. In collaboration with GreenTomato, a leading digital transformation consultancy and AI solutions provider, we delivered a job tasting […]

This project, centred on the 300-year-old Hakka village Lai Chi Wo, set out to conserve traditional knowledge while empowering both the local community and emerging artists. By immersing participants in the village’s rich biodiversity and cultural heritage, the programme focused on three core elements: Soil, Plant, and Sound. Guided by our staff and experienced mentors, […]

A new exhibition, “Celebrating Traditional Wisdom Through Art,” will be hosted at the iconic Fringe Club in Central this June. This unique exhibition showcases how sustainability, cultural heritage, and creative expression come together. Since late last year, our Centre has been working with a group of emerging artists where they embarked on an incubation journey […]

To kick off our conference and network launch event for the Network for the Study of Social-Ecological Systems (SES) Transformations, the Centre for Civil Society and Governance hosted a public dialogue on “Building Resilient Urban-Rural Partnerships.” We were very pleased to welcome network members from across the Asia-Pacific region, alongside practitioners, government representatives, and guests […]

The first conference and official launch of the Network for the Study of Social Ecological System (SES) Transformation will take place as a two-day event on 5–6 May 2026, organised by the Centre for Civil Society and Governance at The University of Hong Kong. The network brings together scholars working on social-ecological systems, governance, commons, […]