Creating Blended Value through Nature-based Solutions and Social Innovation
In 2023, a collaboration between MTR Corporation and the Centre for Civil Society and Governance at HKU was established with the aim of unlocking the sustainability potential of the Lok Ma Chau (LMC) Wetland. Adopting a wetland transformation strategy based on Nature-based Solution, we hope to go beyond environmental management, and create blended values that benefit the society at large.
This initiative combines research, prototyping, monitoring, evaluation, stakeholder engagement and adaptive management to ensure long-term success. Our team customise an Integrated Multi-Trophic Agro-Aquaculture model for the LMC Wetland, which mimics nature’s way of recycling nutrients, and creates a balanced environment for multiple species. The system helps restore aquatic ecosystem health, enhance circularity, and regenerate productivity, while meeting conservation objectives. Our trials include setting up a wetland plant nursery and hatchery, floating wetlands and cultivating freshwater mussels.
We identified key stakeholders and engaged with them throughout the process, soliciting comments and gaining support. This allows us to nurture potential collaborators for medium or longer term partnership.