Hong Kong Baptist University (HKBU) invites you to its flagship event, “Empowering Tomorrow: International Symposium on Building Climate Resilience for Generations to Come” on Friday, 12 June 2026 (Hong Kong Time) to celebrates its 70th anniversary this year. While the main event is in person, you can also join it virtually via Zoom Webinar, noting that in-person attendance may not be feasible for some interested academics and professionals.  Kindly register via Zoom Webinar Registration.

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.

Key Highlights:
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
• Inform future national and regional climate adaptation and education strategies

For more comprehensive information about the symposium, please refer to the symposium webpage.

Target Audience:
The symposium warmly welcomes passionate leaders, academics, researchers, practitioners, policymakers, youth, and students from diverse disciplines.

Registration Fee:

Registration for participation is free of charge.

Don’t miss the opportunity to explore, engage, and gain valuable insights from distinguished experts.

To join this remarkable event, please register via Zoom Webinar Registration. You may also visit the HKBUSCE Instagram and Facebook pages and share this event with your friends and colleagues.

Should you have any inquiries, please contact the organizer at sce_rmo@hkbu.edu.hk.