03 Jun 2025
Researchers Receive Environment and Conservation Fund to Drive Green Solutions

Our scientists have always been committed to advancing sustainable solutions. In the latest announcement of the Environment and Conservation Fund (ECF) of the HKSAR Government, the Faculty of Science has secured over HK$4.8 million under the ‘Research and Development Projects’ scheme. This achievement enables our researchers to further investigate and develop impactful strategies for environmental protection and conservation of natural resources.
A summary of the approved funding is provided below:
Projector Coordinator | Department/School | Project Title | Approved Fund | Project Duration |
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Prof. ASHTON Louise Amy | Biological Sciences | Environment and Conservation Fund Constructing the First DNA Barcode Reference Library of Hong Kong Moths | HK$ 1,318,639 | 36 months |
Prof. BAKER David Michael | Biological Sciences | Environment and Conservation Fund Isotopic Methods for Protecting Incense Trees (Aquilaria sinensis) in Hong Kong SAR | HK$ 1,513,280 | 36 months |
Prof. LEE Seungkyu | Chemistry | Environment and Conservation Fund Materials Development for Liquid Hydrogen Storage Systems with Reduced Boil-Off Rate | HK$ 398,000 | 20 months |
Prof. SCHUNTER Celia Marei | Biological Sciences | Environment and Conservation Fund Unveiling the Hidden Threats in the Global Fish Maw Trade: A Baseline for Species Protection and Regulation | HK$ 469,000 | 20 months |
Prof. HUGHES Alice Catherine | Biological Sciences | Environment and Conservation Fund for Species Identification of Ahermatypic Scleractinain Corals in Hong Kong Waters | HK$ 486,000 | 18 months |
Prof. GAITÁN-ESPITIA Juan Diego | Biological Sciences | Environment and Conservation Fund Expansion Dynamics and Ecological Impacts of the Invasive Saltmarsh Spartina alterniflora in Hong Kong: Management Implications for Biodiversity and Ecosystem Functioning of Coastal Wetlands | HK$ 659,200 | 24 months |