e-Bulletin June 2025

EVENT SNIPPETS
Heat Health Summit
Cross-Sector Dialogue on Heatwave Resilience in Hong Kong

Our School hosted the impactful “Heat Health Summit – Cross-Sector Dialogue on Heatwave Resilience in Hong Kong” on May 29, 2025, bringing together experts across sectors to address urban heat challenges. The event featured presentations by Professor Chao Ren from HKU Faculty of Architecture, who discussed urban heat mitigation, and Mr Chris Beattie, Chief Executive Officer and Chief Officer of the South Australia State Emergency Service, sharing Adelaide’s innovative heat adaptation strategies.

Through engaging discussions, participants contributed valuable insights to shape Hong Kong’s “Heat Health Action Plan”, combining global best practices with local solutions. This collaborative effort marks an important step toward a more resilient and sustainable future for our city.

  • Professor David Bishai, Director and Clinical Professor of the School of Public Health, delivers the welcome remarks to the participants.
  • Mr Chris Beattie, Chief Executive Officer and Chief Officer of the South Australia State Emergency Service, shares innovative heat adaptation strategies from Adelaide.
  • Professor Chao Ren from HKU Faculty of Architecture presents urban heat mitigation strategies at the Summit.
  • Professor David Bishai and Mr Chris Beattie, alongside our School representatives, discuss heatwave impacts and strategies responses for Hong Kong with participants.
  • Mr Chris Beattie, Chief Executive Officer and Chief Officer of the South Australia State Emergency Service, shares innovative heat adaptation strategies from Adelaide.
  • Professor Chao Ren from HKU Faculty of Architecture presents urban heat mitigation strategies at the Summit.
  • Professor David Bishai and Mr Chris Beattie, alongside our School representatives, discuss heatwave impacts and strategies responses for Hong Kong with participants.
  • Professor David Bishai, Director and Clinical Professor of the School of Public Health, delivers the welcome remarks to the participants.
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