Faculty of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences

Vision & Mission

The Centre for Environment and Sustainable Development (CESD) has been established since 04 January 2013. The vision of the Centre is to further develop environmental education and sustainability studies in Hong Kong through the formation of research and knowledge transfer networks with academics, scholars and professionals in local, Greater China and overseas universities, extending the research agenda from local viewpoints to regional and international perspectives.

The mission statement of the Centre is “to improve the understanding of environmental and sustainability matters and stimulate related actions, through research and public education, as highlighted in the Centre Slogan “Care for our Environment, and Educate our Students and Community”.

 

Short-term (2019-2022)
for innovation and  impact

Long-term
for consolidation & expansion

  • Develop experimental and interdisciplinary education and research projects.
  • Reinforce the synergism between teaching and research.
  • Substantiate the existing research connections and extend them to regional and international universities and/or organizations which have complementary interests.
  • Promote pro-environmental action, attitutes and awareness of environmental and sustainability issues among students, teachers and the general public. 
  • Extend the research agenda from local viewpoints to regional and international perspectives and networks. 
  • Extend the collaboration with other stakeholders/industries related to environmental education and STEM education under the broad vision towards a sustainable world.