Global cities are increasingly confronting challenges associated with climate change and environmental sustainability. Rising climate hazards such as urban heat islands, extreme heatwaves, and intense precipitation events pose significant threats to public health and the resilience of urban infrastructure. Addressing these issues requires a comprehensive understanding and innovative strategies for mitigation and adaptation to ensure sustainable urban development.
Aiming to advance global research and collaboration in urban climate and environmental sustainability, and bring together international experts to share insights and experiences for climate-resilient cities under diverse contexts, the International Symposium on Urban Climate and Environment will be hosted in person at The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology from June 5-6, 2026.
The event will focus on four critical themes:
1. Innovative Observation Methods and Equipment
(Multi-source data fusion, high-resolution remote sensing, artificial intelligence, and new technologies such as UAVs)
2. Advances in Urban Climate Modeling
(Urban land surface parameterization, Large Eddy Simulation applications, new forecasting paradigms, integrating AI with physics-based models)
3. Forecasting and Early Warning Systems for Urban Weather Hazards
(Early detection and rapid response methods for extreme urban weather events, decision support tool for urban emergency management)
4. Climate-Resilient Urban Planning and Engineering Solutions
(Nature-based solutions, action framework for risk governance, and smart engineering for sustainable development of future cities)
Keynote Speakers:
Yongjiu Dai
Professor, Academician of the Chinese Academy of Sciences,
School of Atmospheric Science, Sun Yat-sen University
Elie Bou-zeid
Professor, Chair of the Princeton Metropolis Project,
Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Princeton University
Edward Ng
Yao Ling Sun Professor of Architecture,
The Chinese University of Hong Kong
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(Deadline: 8 March 2026)
Registration
Participants are required to pay a registration fee. This fee covers conference materials, venue access, and designated meals during the conference. Expenses for accommodation and round-trip travel will be paid by the participants.
Rate:
- Standard Registration Fee: 2,500 HKD.
- Early Bird Registration Fee: 2,000 HKD (Before 1 April 2026).
- Student Registration Fee: 1,500 HKD.
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Organizers
- Chinese Alliance for Urban Climate and Environment (CHANCE)
- Chinese Meteorological Society
- Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
- American Society of Civil Engineers Greater China
