- AECOM and CityUHK sign MoU to boost sustainability education
- Partnership focuses on research, skills, and student opportunities
- Joint efforts to support Hong Kong’s climate resilience goals
AECOM and the School of Energy and Environment at City University of Hong Kong have entered a strategic partnership to strengthen sustainability education, research, and climate resilience in Hong Kong. The collaboration was formalized through a Memorandum of Understanding signed in Hong Kong.
The partnership aims to combine academic research with industry expertise to prepare future-ready talent for climate and sustainability roles. A major focus will be joint research projects in climate adaptation, environmental innovation, and sustainable infrastructure. The two institutions are also exploring the creation of a dedicated joint laboratory to advance climate-related research and hands-on learning.
Beyond research, the collaboration places strong emphasis on skills development and workforce readiness. Planned initiatives include student internships, capacity-building programs, joint academic supervision, and knowledge-sharing platforms. These efforts are designed to help students and early-career professionals gain real-world exposure and job-ready skills in sustainability and climate resilience.
Dr Johnny Cheuk, Senior Vice President and Hong Kong Executive Leader at AECOM, said the partnership will help turn research into practical solutions while building local expertise in areas such as flood management, coastal resilience, and nature-based solutions.
Also Read: IIT Bombay, Columbia Launch AI Hub for Manufacturing Skills
Prof. Benjamin Horton, Dean of the School of Energy and Environment at CityUHK, said collaboration between universities and industry is critical to accelerating innovation and creating real-world impact. He added that the partnership will help students connect research with practical applications.
Following the signing, both partners co-hosted a climate change symposium that brought together academia, industry, and government to discuss skills, policy, and solutions tailored to Hong Kong’s environmental challenges.
