𝗛𝗞𝗨 𝗦𝗟𝗚 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗘𝗻𝗴𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗱 𝗶𝗻 𝗖𝗼𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗗𝗶𝗮𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘂𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝘁 𝗣𝗮𝗸 𝗡𝗮𝗶

HKU SLG Students Engaged in Coastal Conservation and Dialogue with Experts at Pak Nai

In an immersive start to the second semester, our SLGP students took the initiative and participated in a field trip to Pak Nai in partnership with The Nature Conservancy. The visit provided a unique opportunity to integrate classroom learning with hands-on conservation work and stakeholder engagement.

Throughout the day, students were engaged in:

• Field-based observations of coastal ecosystems and local oyster breeding practices
• Hands-on conservation work, including the removal of invasive Spartina grass
• Guided discussions on ecological impacts and community relationships
• Policy evaluation sessions focusing on the Northern Metropolis development and its environmental implications

This student-led initiative facilitated meaningful dialogue between participants and conservation experts, bridging academic knowledge with on-the-ground practice. Such experiences are central to our programme’s commitment to empowering students to become thoughtful and engaged leaders in sustainability, policy, and community development.