
Speaker & Programme




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:
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Showcase recent advancements in the design and implementation of eco-engineered shorelines around the world;
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Review and discuss the outcomes of eco-shoreline pilot projects in Hong Kong with feedback from international experts;
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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.
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
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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