2026-02-25
AECOM and CityUHK School of Energy and Environment Forge Strategic Partnership to Accelerate Hong Kong’s Sustainability and Climate Resilience Goals
AECOM and the School of Energy and Environment (SEE) at City University of Hong Kong (CityUHK), announced a strategic partnership through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on 11 Feb 2026. This collaboration is dedicated to accelerating Hong Kong's progress towards its sustainability and climate resilience ambitions by integrating cutting-edge academic research with proven industry expertise.
This partnership will drive joint research projects in sustainability, climate adaptation and environmental innovations. A key initiative will be the exploration of a dedicated AECOM–SEE joint laboratory to advance climate-related research. The collaboration will also encompass knowledge exchange, innovation and solution development, capacity building programmes, student internships, and joint academic supervision, strengthening the bridge between industry and academia-related research.
"This strategic partnership with CityUHK SEE is a catalyst for transformative solutions addressing critical environmental challenges," said Dr Johnny CHEUK, Senior Vice President and Hong Kong Executive Leader at AECOM. "By uniting CityUHK's renowned research capabilities with our industry-leading technical excellence in sustainable infrastructure and on-the-ground experience, including integrated shoreline management, flood management and nature-based solutions, we can fast-track the development of resilient, future-ready solutions for Hong Kong."
"This strategic partnership with CityUHK SEE is a catalyst for transformative solutions addressing critical environmental challenges," said Dr Johnny CHEUK, Senior Vice President and Hong Kong Executive Leader at AECOM. "By uniting CityUHK's renowned research capabilities with our industry-leading technical excellence in sustainable infrastructure and on-the-ground experience, including integrated shoreline management, flood management and nature-based solutions, we can fast-track the development of resilient, future-ready solutions for Hong Kong."
Following the MoU signing, AECOM and CityUHK SEE co hosted a Climate Change Symposium featuring distinguished speakers from the government, academia, and industry. The event facilitated in-depth dialogue among these sectors, with expert discussions on coastal resilience, sustainable water management and climate risk disclosure, highlighting pathways to address Hong Kong's specific environmental challenges.
Learn more about AECOM’s collaboration with CityUHK SEE: AECOM and CityUHK School of Energy and Environment forge strategic partnership to accelerate Hong Kong’s sustainability and climate resilience goals
Learn more about AECOM’s collaboration with CityUHK SEE: AECOM and CityUHK School of Energy and Environment forge strategic partnership to accelerate Hong Kong’s sustainability and climate resilience goals