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The 4th International Workshop on Eco-shoreline Designs for Sustainable Coastal Development

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Programme

Workshop

The 4th International Workshop on Eco-Shoreline Designs for Sustainable Coastal Development 

22 Aug

Fri 

Please click on the Eco-shoreline Workshop Programme to download.

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Updated on 13 August, 2025

Eco-shoreline Workshop

22 Aug

Eco-shoreline workshop is co-organized by The Hong Kong Institution of Engineers (HKIE).

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The 4th International Workshop on
Eco-Shoreline Designs for Sustainable Coastal Development

Opening Ceremony Officiating Guests

Michael Hok Shing Fong

Civil Engineering and Development, HKSAR Government

Patrick Chuen Chi Lai

Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department, HKSAR Government

Xin Wang

City University of Hong Kong

Fang Yang

Pearl River Water Resources Research Institute

Invited Speakers

Thea Bradford

City University of Hong Kong

Su Yin Chee

Cheryl Kin Ching Chu

Katherine Dafforn

Universiti Sains Malaysia

City University of Hong Kong

University of Massachusetts Boston

James Kar Hei Fang

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

Louise Firth

University College Cork

David Gallacher

AECOM

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ABOUT

Peng Hou

Pearl River Water Resources Research Institute

Jong Seong Khim

Seoul National University

Leo Chi Kuen Lam

Civil Engineering and Development Department, 

HKSAR Government

Chi Chiu Lo

Hong Kong Metropolitan University

Yiu Ming Mak

Civil Engineering and Development Department, HKSAR Government

Jay Minuti

City University of Hong Kong

Mario Nuzzolese

D-Shape Limited

Xian Qin

City University of Hong Kong

Peter Todd

National University of Singapore

Yao Xie

City University of Hong Kong

Vriko Yu

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