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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

    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 SeungkyuChemistryEnvironment and Conservation Fund Materials Development for Liquid Hydrogen Storage Systems with Reduced Boil-Off RateHK$ 398,00020 months
    Prof. SCHUNTER Celia MareiBiological SciencesEnvironment and Conservation Fund Unveiling the Hidden Threats in the Global Fish Maw Trade: A Baseline for Species Protection and RegulationHK$ 469,00020 months
    Prof. HUGHES Alice CatherineBiological SciencesEnvironment and Conservation Fund for Species Identification of Ahermatypic Scleractinain Corals in Hong Kong WatersHK$ 486,00018 months
    Prof. GAITÁN-ESPITIA Juan DiegoBiological SciencesEnvironment 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 WetlandsHK$ 659,20024 months