Professor Dan Tsang Leads HKWMA Spring Reception to Advance Sustainable Waste Management

Professor Dan Tsang, Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at HKUST and Chairman of the Hong Kong Waste Management Association (HKWMA), recently led the successful hosting of the HKWMA 2025 Spring Cocktail Reception. The event, held on 16 April 2025 at Craigengower Cricket Club, convened professionals, policymakers, practitioners and innovators to discuss advancements in sustainable waste management and green technologies.

Featured at the reception as the guest of honour was Dr. Vanessa Au, Deputy Director of the Environmental Protection Department, who shared valuable insights into Hong Kong’s environmental policies and initiatives. The reception provided a platform for meaningful dialogue and collaboration among stakeholders committed to environmental sustainability. Prof. Tsang’s dual role at HKUST and HKWMA underscores the University's commitment to addressing pressing environmental challenges through academic excellence and industry engagement, and the CIVL department continues to support initiatives that foster sustainable development and innovative solutions in sustainable waste management and net zero strategies in Hong Kong and the rest of the Greater Bay Area.

 

Prof. Tsang and Dr. Au symbolizing strong academia-government synergy in advancing sustainable waste management practices
Prof. Tsang and Dr. Au symbolizing strong academia-government synergy in advancing sustainable waste management practices

Prof. Dan Tsang (center), Dr. Vanessa Au (sixth from right) and distinguished guests from the academia, industry and government at the reception reaffirming their collective commitment to advancing and shaping the future of sustainable waste management and circular economy in Hong Kong
Prof. Dan Tsang (center), Dr. Vanessa Au (sixth from right) and distinguished guests from the academia, industry and government at the reception reaffirming their collective commitment to advancing and shaping the future of sustainable waste management and circular economy in Hong Kong
Prof. Tsang addressing a vibrant crowd of professionals, academics and government representatives
Prof. Tsang addressing a vibrant crowd of professionals, academics and government representatives
Dr. Au delivering an engaging keynote address at the reception
Dr. Au delivering an engaging keynote address at the reception
Prof. Tsang (center) sharing a light moment with Prof. Kaimin Shih (left) of the University of Hong Kong and Prof. Eakalak Khan (right), visiting professor at the Department from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas during the reception — highlighting the strong ties and global collaboration among leading researchers in environmental engineering
Prof. Tsang (center) sharing a light moment with Prof. Kaimin Shih (left) of the University of Hong Kong and Prof. Eakalak Khan (right), visiting professor at the Department from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas during the reception — highlighting the strong ties and global collaboration among leading researchers in environmental engineering

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