Ecologically engineered shorelines, commonly known as eco-shorelines, serve a dual purpose: they protect coastlines from wave action, erosion, and flooding, while simultaneously enhancing marine biodiversity and the ecosystem services provided by manmade seawalls.

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Building on the success of the International Workshop on Eco-shoreline Designs for Sustainable Coastal Development held in 2016 in Hong Kong, the field of eco-engineering has seen remarkable progress globally. In light of these developments, we are pleased to announce the 4th Eco-shoreline Workshop, which will take place on 22 August 2025 at City University of Hong Kong (CityUHK), Hong Kong, China.

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This workshop is co-organised by the State Key Laboratory of Marine Environmental Health, the Department of Chemistry, and the College of Science at CityUHK, as well as the Environmental Division of the Hong Kong Institution of Engineers. Generous funding is provided by the Environment and Conservation Fund (ECF) of the Hong Kong SAR Government.

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We are honoured to host 18 distinguished speakers from a broad range of disciplines—including marine ecology, environmental science, and civil engineering—representing Australia, China, Ireland, Italy, Korea, Malaysia, Singapore, and the United States.

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Objectives of the Workshop:

1. Showcase recent advancements in the design and implementation of eco-engineered shorelines around the world;

2. Review and discuss the outcomes of eco-shoreline pilot projects in Hong Kong with feedback from international experts;

3. Explore the integration of Nature-based Solutions (NbS) into eco-shoreline design through a dedicated discussion forum.

 

We look forward to your participation in this exciting exchange of knowledge and innovation for sustainable coastal development.