Empowering Tomorrow: International Symposium on Building Climate Resilience for Generations to Come
Empowering Tomorrow: International Symposium on Building Climate Resilience for Generations to Come
12 June 2026 (Friday)
WLB, Hong Kong Baptist University
In 2026, Hong Kong Baptist University (HKBU) will proudly celebrate its 70th anniversary —a significant milestone marking seven decades of academic excellence, innovation, and community engagement. To commemorate this memorable milestone, the School of Continuing Education will host a flagship event: Empowering Tomorrow: International Symposium on Building Climate Resilience for Generations to Come, taking place on Friday, 12 June 2026.
In the face of escalating climate challenges, building resilience has become an urgent global imperative. This international symposium will bring together leaders, academics, researchers, practitioners, policymakers, youth, and students from diverse disciplines to explore strategies and solutions for enhancing climate resilience. Through focused sessions on the role of nature-based solutions, education, youth agency, and environmental psychology, the symposium highlights the importance of equipping individuals and communities with the knowledge, tools, and mindset needed to adapt and thrive. By fostering interdisciplinary dialogue and cross-sector collaboration, the symposium aims to inspire forward-thinking, actionable strategies that support long-term resilience for current and future generations.
Specifically, this symposium will
- explore the socio-ecological, technological, and policy dimensions of building climate resilience across different regions,
- foster intergenerational dialogue on sustainable development, climate justice, and long-term resilience planning,
- discuss innovative strategies and successful case studies for developing climate resilience across various communities and sectors, and
- inform future national and regional climate adaptation and education strategies.
# Register to attend – Click here. Participation is free of charge.
# Contribute your research – Submit a Poster Presentation here to be part of the Symposium.
We invite academics, researchers, postgraduate students, and practitioners to submit abstracts for poster presentation. We welcome diverse perspectives that align with the theme: Building Climate Resilience for Generations to Come.
Abstract Submission Deadline: Thursday, 30 April 2026
Final details regarding poster requirements and the presentation schedule will be provided in the acceptance email.
If you have questions about the content or process of submitting abstracts, you can reach out to Ms. Sybie Lau, Research Management Office, School of Continuing Education, Hong Kong Baptist University (Email: sce_rmo@hkbu.edu.hk / sybielau@hkbu.edu.hk).
Keynote Speakers
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Prof. Alan Reid |
Prof. Ann Sanson |
Prof. Boyi Yang |
Prof. Liuna Geng |
Dr. Najma Mohamed |
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Professor, Faculty of Education, Monash University, Australia |
Honorary Professorial Fellow, Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences, University of Melbourne, Australia |
Professor, School of Public Health, Sun Yat-Sen University, China |
Professor, School of Social and Behavioral Sciences, Nanjing University, China |
Head of Nature-Based Solutions, UN Environment Programme World Conservation Monitoring Centre (UNEP-WCMC), UK |
| "Empowering Tomorrow: Examining the Role of Education in Building Climate Resilience for Generations to Come" | "Empowering Youth through Action: The Role of Agency in Climate Resilience" | "Cooling and Health Beneficial Effects of Green Spaces in China" | "The Role of Environmental Psychology in Building Climate Resilience" | "From Policy to Practice: Nature-Based Solutions for Climate Resilience" |
Organisers
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The Research Centre for Environment and Human Health, and the Research Management Office, School of Continuing Education, Hong Kong Baptist University |
Co-organisers
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World Wide Fund for Nature Hong Kong |
Virtual Exchange Centre, School of Continuing Education, Hong Kong Baptist University |
CarbonCare InnoLab |
Supporting Organisations
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| The Society of Wetland Scientists | The Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department, Environment and Ecology Bureau, The Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China, and The Hong Kong Wetland Park |
The Civil Engineering and Development Department, Development Bureau, The Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China |
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| The Countryside Conservation Office, Environment and Ecology Bureau, The Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China | The Conservancy Association | The Nature Conservancy |
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| The Green Earth | Hong Kong Wetlands Conservation Association | The Hong Kong Bird Watching Society |
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| Green Power |
Organising Committee
Conference Chair
Dr. Sam Lau, The Research Centre for Environment and Human Health, and the Research Management Office, School of Continuing Education, Hong Kong Baptist University
Members
Dr. Kubi Appiah, Division of Nursing Education, School of Continuing Education, Hong Kong Baptist University
Dr. Harriet Chung, Division of Nursing Education, School of Continuing Education, Hong Kong Baptist University
Dr. Michael Kam, Division of Social Sciences, College of International Education, School of Continuing Education, Hong Kong Baptist University
Dr. Keith Lai, Division of Continuing and Professional Education, School of Continuing Education, Hong Kong Baptist University
Dr. Miriam Lau, Division of Arts and Languages, College of International Education, School of Continuing Education, Hong Kong Baptist University
Mr. James Lee, Division of Early Childhood and Elementary Education, School of Continuing Education, Hong Kong Baptist University
Dr. Sisi Wei, Division of Applied Sciences, College of International Education, School of Continuing Education, Hong Kong Baptist University
Dr. Kar Shun Wong, Division of Business, College of International Education, School of Continuing Education, Hong Kong Baptist University
Ms. Anna Yuen, Division of Communication, College of International Education, School of Continuing Education, Hong Kong Baptist University
Dr. Paulina Yuen, Division of Early Childhood and Elementary Education, School of Continuing Education, Hong Kong Baptist University
Dr. Melannie Zhan, Division of Communication, College of International Education, School of Continuing Education, Hong Kong Baptist University
Enquiry
Contact us at sce_rmo@hkbu.edu.hk.