Centre for Civil Society and Governance, HKU

【📢𝗦𝗟𝗚 𝗔𝗹𝘂𝗺𝗻𝗶 𝗦𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴: 𝗠𝗿. 𝗔𝗮𝗿𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝗹𝗼𝗮𝗻, 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗼𝗳 𝗦𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁, 𝗦𝘄𝗶𝗿𝗲 𝗣𝗮𝗰𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰🏢】

✨ Get inspired by the journey of Mr. Aaron Sloan and check out more of his insights on our SLG Programme below! 👇

❓: 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗳𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀 𝗶𝗻𝗳𝗹𝘂𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗱𝗲𝗰𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝗲𝗻𝗿𝗼𝗹 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗺𝗲?

🔹 During initial conversations and interviews, I appreciated the clear explanation of what the course is—and what it isn’t.
🔹 I already hold a degree in International Development and was seeking a more practical, private-sector focus.
🔹 The programme’s blend of academic and practitioner expertise appealed to me.
🔹 This programme would provide exactly what I needed to advance my career.

❓: 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗶𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲𝗹𝗳 𝘁𝗼 𝗲𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗼𝘆𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗮𝗳𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗴𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗿𝗲𝗹𝗲𝘃𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗿 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝘀𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆, 𝗴𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗺𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗺𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗼𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝘁𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆?

🔹 Highlight skills and projects from the course on the CV, such as ESG reporting and supply chain analysis.
🔹 Connect course content with current job responsibilities to demonstrate practical application and dedication over the two years.
🔹 Update the LinkedIn profile to clearly reflect this background, increasing visibility to potential employers and contacts.
🔹 Review and tailor both the CV and LinkedIn profile to emphasize relevant skills—whether in analysis, project management, or other roles—ensuring a coherent and compelling story.
🔹 These steps helped showcase my experience and learning, making my profile more compelling and easier to understand for employers.

🔗 Connect with Aaron on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaronfsloan/
See more Alumni’s testimonials on our website: https://ccsg.hku.hk/slgp/alumni/
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Can contemporary art bring new imaginations into centuries-old village traditions?

The Centre for Civil Society and Governance (CCSG) at HKU warmly invites you to visit the “Celebrating Traditional Wisdom Through Art.” Hosted at the iconic Fringe Club in Central, this unique exhibition showcases how sustainability, heritage, and creative expression come together.

Late last year, a group of emerging artists embarked on an incubation journey in the 300-year-old Hakka village of Lai Chi Wo. Drawing inspiration from the village's rich heritage and landscape, 15 artists have translated their experiences into contemporary artworks centered around three core elements: Soil, Plants, and Sound.

From natural dyes created from native plants to soundscapes recorded in the village and ceramic creations, the exhibition offers a refreshing sensory exploration of rural sustainability and community resilience.

Exhibition Details:
Date: 16-23 June 2026
Time: 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Venue: Anita Chan Lai-ling Gallery, The Fringe Club, Central (https://maps.app.goo.gl/NsjrtRxX2TznWnaj8)

香港大學公民社會與治理研究中心（CCSG）誠意邀請你參觀全新藝術聯展——「以藝術說傳統智慧」。展覽將於中環藝穗會正式展出，生動呈現永續發展、文化傳承與創意美學的完美跨界結合

去年底，一群充滿熱誠的新晉藝術家走進擁有三百年歷史的客家古村——荔枝窩，展開了沉浸式的藝術培訓。藝術家們透過與當地土地及村民深度連結，將無形的鄉郊實踐與記憶，轉化為圍繞大自然三大核心元素——泥土、植物與聲音的當代藝術作品。

由萃取自在地植物的天然染料，到記錄自大自然的細碎聲音及陶瓷創作，15位藝術家以溫柔而深刻的感官視角，帶領大家反思鄉郊永續發展與社區韌性。

展覽詳情：
日期： 2026年6月16日至23日
時間： 上午 10:00 至 晚上 9:00
地點： 中環藝穗會 陳麗玲畫廊（https://maps.app.goo.gl/NsjrtRxX2TznWnaj8）

#永續發展 #社會創新 #香港大學

【🔍𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗮𝗽 𝗼𝗳 𝗦𝗘𝗦 𝗡𝗲𝘁𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝗹𝗮𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗵 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁: 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗗𝗶𝗮𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘂𝗲 𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹–𝗘𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 🌱】

Earlier in May, the Centre for Civil Society and Governance at The University of Hong Kong (HKU) hosted the official launch of the Network for the Study of Social-Ecological Systems (SES) Transformation, convened by Professor Wai-Fung Lam and Dr. Vivian Chu .

Researchers active in studying SES in the APAC region engaged in an interactive roundtable discussion, sharing research interests and exploring potential points of collaboration. Key themes emerged around governance, equitable partnerships, leadership, community adaptation, and the influence of knowledge and values on SES transformation. These discussions were dynamically mapped on screen and clustered into three thematic working groups, each group concentrated on specific facets of social-ecological systems, refining their focus by leveraging members’ field experiences and collaboratively identifying shared challenges and opportunities for joint initiatives. We are also grateful to Professor Alta de Vos from Stellenbosch University and Professor Maiko Nishi from Nihon University for giving us an introduction to the Society for Social-Ecological Systems and outlining its regional hub structure and strategic objectives.

Day two of the Dialogue commenced with a workshop led by Dr. Ruth Meinzen-Dick, Research Fellow Emeritus at International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI). The workshop emphasized translating complex academic concepts into practical language suitable for diverse audiences, including policymakers, NGOs, and community stakeholders. Participants practiced articulating their research without technical jargon, fostering a shared understanding across disciplines and sectors.

【💡𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁: 𝗦𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹-𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝘀𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺𝘀 𝗮𝘀 𝗱𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗼𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗳 𝗹𝗼𝘀𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗹 𝗥𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗗𝗲𝗹𝘁𝗮 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗯𝗿𝗼𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗔𝘀𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗿𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗼𝗻🦪】

Oyster reefs are among the world’s most valuable coastal ecosystems, providing numerous important ecosystem services. However, oyster reef ecosystems have experienced dramatic declines over the past centuries across many parts of the world. As interest in oyster reef restoration continues to grow globally, understanding where reefs historically existed – and how they were transformed over time – is important.

Our paper, “𝗔 𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝗵𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆: 𝘀𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹-𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝘀𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺𝘀 𝗮𝘀 𝗱𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗼𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗳 𝗹𝗼𝘀𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗹 𝗥𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗗𝗲𝗹𝘁𝗮 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗯𝗿𝗼𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗔𝘀𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗿𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗼𝗻”, addresses a major knowledge gap surrounding the historical extent and decline of oyster reefs in Asia.

Using a broad range of historical evidence, the paper reconstructs more than 7,000 years of oyster-related social–ecological systems (SESs) in the Pearl River Delta (PRD), alongside additional historical evidence from across Asia. The review demonstrates that oysters were once naturally widespread throughout the PRD and deeply embedded within local culture, livelihoods, economies, and regional development.
The study traces how oyster-related SESs evolved from relatively small-scale subsistence harvesting prior to the Tang Dynasty, toward increasingly intensive exploitation associated with population growth, land reclamation, coastal modification, and industrial lime production during the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. Over time, these socio-economic interactions progressively destabilised oyster reef systems, contributing to widespread degradation and the near-complete removal of naturally occurring oyster reef habitats.

As the paper highlights, oysters have been intertwined with the culture and development of southern China for millennia. However, the transition from subsistence use toward industrial-scale extraction fundamentally altered the relationship between communities and oyster ecosystems. Future restoration efforts should not solely focus on ecological recovery, but also consider historical baselines, social practices, and long-term human–environment relationships in order to support more resilient and sustainable coastal SESs.

Curious to learn more? 🤔Read the full article here:
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/383807398_A_Long_History_Social-Ecological_Systems_as_Drivers_of_Oyster_Reef_Loss_in_the_Pearl_River_Delta_and_the_Broader_Asian_Region

https://www.taylorfrancis.com/chapters/edit/10.1201/9781003477518-3/long-history-social-ecological-systems-drivers-oyster-reef-loss-pearl-river-delta-broader-asian-region-jessica-williams-sally-lau-marine-thomas-chun-see-tsao-bayden-russell

👇Click here to explore more research and publications from our Centre: https://ccsg.hku.hk/en/research/?search_publication_category=publication&page_num=1&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_id=RS.2

【💡𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁: 𝗔 𝗗𝗶𝗮𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘂𝗲 𝗼𝗻 𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗨𝗿𝗯𝗮𝗻-𝗥𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽𝘀💬】

To kick off our conference and network launch event for the Network for the Study of Social-Ecological Systems (SES) Transformations, the Centre for Civil Society and Governance hosted a public dialogue on “Building Resilient Urban-Rural Partnerships.”

We were very pleased to welcome network members from across the Asia-Pacific region, alongside practitioners, government representatives, and guests from Hong Kong to the event.

We would like to sincerely thank Professor Samson Tse, Acting Dean of the Faculty of Social Sciences and Ms. Linda So, JP, Director of the Northern Metropolis Co-ordination Office, for delivering the opening remarks. Ms. So’s opening speech was both inspiring and timely, reinforcing the importance of advancing nature-based solutions and sustainable practices as well as the government’s understanding of the challenges and opportunities in building a resilient and sustainable future through the Northern Metropolis Development.
We were also honoured to have Professor Yahua Wang (Tsinghua University) and Dr. Ruth Meinzen-Dick (International Food Policy Research Institute) as our keynote speakers.

Professor Wang explained the challenges of applying the SES framework across contexts due to variability in variable selection and interpretation, while also highlighting the importance of complexity, robustness, collaborative networks, and the potential for integrating AI and SES research. He also reflected on the importance of collaborative networks in working toward a more common SES language.

Building on this, Dr. Meinzen-Dick spoke to the importance of bridging theory and practice, transdisciplinarity, and building connections across people, institutions, and disciplines. She highlighted the importance of engaging with property rights and collective action in robust ways, and reflected on how experiential learning fosters collective action.

We were pleased to also offer a panel session featuring Professor Maiko Nishi, Professor Ching-Ping Tang, Professor Stephen Tang, and our Centre Director Professor Wai-Fung Lam. Dr. Winnie Law led a fruitful discussion on critical issues such as challenges in evaluating and understanding social-ecological systems beyond conventional metrics, including how to capture the broader social, ecological, and long-term impacts of these systems and partnerships.

Thank you once again to all keynote speakers, panelists, participants, and guests for contributing to such a thoughtful discussion.

【🎉𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗿𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗗𝗿. 𝗩𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗖𝗵𝘂 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗘𝗮𝗿𝗹𝘆 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗿 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱🏆】

We are delighted to announce that Dr. Vivian Chu, Lecturer at the Centre for Civil Society and Governance, Faculty of Social Sciences and Programme Co-Director of Master of Social Sciences in Sustainability Leadership and Governance, has been awarded the Early Career Teaching Award at HKU’s Excellence Awards Presentation Ceremony. The award recognises her unwavering commitment to teaching and the significant impact she has on student learning, highlighting innovative approaches that address unmet needs and exemplify best practice.

Please join us in congratulating Vivian on this well-deserved honour and in celebrating her contributions to teaching excellence at our Centre and across the University.👏

#香港大學

The University of Hong Kong (HKU) held the HKU Excellence Awards Presentation Ceremony for 2025 today, celebrating the outstanding achievements of its scholars in teaching and research, as well as their significant contributions to knowledge exchange between the University and society.

The Ceremony was officiated by HKU President and Vice-Chancellor Professor Xiang Zhang, with Pro-Chancellor Dr the Honourable Sir David Li Kwok Po as the Guest of Honour.

During the Ceremony, more than 20 exceptional academics were recognised with various awards. The occasion also featured a special tribute to Professor Max Shen, celebrating his election as an International Member of the Chinese Academy of Engineering.

List of award recipients: https://www4.hku.hk/award/ceremony/award-recipients

For further information, please visit: https://www.hku.hk/award/

香港大學（港大）今天舉行2025年度卓越大獎頒獎典禮，表揚港大學者在教學及科研工作上的成就，並嘉許在促進大學與社會知識交流有傑出表現的教研人員。頒獎典禮由港大校長張翔教授主禮，港大副校監李國寶爵士擔任榮譽嘉賓。

在典禮上，逾20位傑出港大學者榮獲獎項。此外，典禮亦特別表彰申作軍教授早前當選中國工程院外籍院士。

得獎名單：https://www4.hku.hk/award/ceremony/award-recipients

有關頒獎典禮資料，請參閱︰https://www.hku.hk/award/

#香港大學

【💡𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁: 𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝗘𝗦 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻】

Building systems that can adapt, evolve, and continue to function under pressure is a central challenge for sustainability. In social–ecological systems (SES), this notion of robustness is key to understanding how systems respond to uncertainty and change.

Our paper, “Building robustness for rural revitalization: A social-ecological system perspective,” explores how collaborative governance and institutional design can strengthen the robustness of rural systems.

Drawing on the case of Lai Chi Wo in Hong Kong, the study shows how carefully designed institutions, – characterised by diversity, modularity, redundancy, and effective learning, – can support collaborative processes and enhance rural sustainability. Moreover, it deepens our understanding of the relationships between governance, institutions, and robustness within rural SESs.

Curious to learn more? 🤔Read the full article here:
https://ccsg.hku.hk/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Chu-et-al-2023-Building-robustness-for-rural-revitalization-A-social-ecological-system-perspective.pdf

👇Click here to explore more research and publications from our Centre: https://ccsg.hku.hk/en/research/?search_publication_category=publication&page_num=1&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_id=RS.2
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This work contributes to a broader and growing research agenda on social–ecological systems (SES) transformation. Building on a shared interest in collective action and sustainability, the Centre for Civil Society and Governance (CCSG) is working to advance its network of partners to further interdisciplinary research and knowledge exchange on how SES can be effectively managed and transformed.

In May, the Centre is hosting the launch of the Network for the Study of Social Ecological System (SES) Transformation, bringing together researchers from across the Asia-Pacific region, which will feature “A Dialogue on Building Resilient Urban-Rural Partnerships”, on the 5th of May, where we warmly welcome the public to join for vibrant discussions and regional insights in the morning.

The event will feature keynote presentations and panel discussions offering insights from APAC case studies of rural-urban partnership on:
• Appropriate policies to support urban-rural synergies
• Building a common language for collective action
• Stakeholder engagement and knowledge co-production
• Challenges from cross-sector collaboration
• Strategies for sustainable urban-rural transformation
We look forward to building new collaborations and advancing research that can support more robust and sustainable SESs across the region.

❗ 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗸:
https://hkuems1.hku.hk/hkuems/ec_hdetail.aspx?guest=Y&ueid=106319

🔗For more details: https://ccsg.hku.hk/en/network-for-the-study-of-social-ecological-systems-ses-transformation-network-lau

【💬𝗔 𝗗𝗶𝗮𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘂𝗲 𝗼𝗻 𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗨𝗿𝗯𝗮𝗻-𝗥𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽𝘀🏢】

Join us for an engaging morning session as part of the inaugural conference of the Network for the Study of Social Ecological System (SES) Transformation, hosted by the Centre for Civil Society and Governance at The University of Hong Kong. This open-to-the-public dialogue aims to foster meaningful conversations on developing resilient and sustainable partnerships between urban and rural communities.

This session features two keynote speakers providing insightful perspectives on the governance of natural resources and collective action. In addition, there will be a panel discussion with leading scholars and practitioners, and opportunities for networking. Topics will include establishing a common language in social-ecological systems, stakeholder engagement, and co-production of knowledge to enhance resilience in diverse contexts.

📆𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗲: 𝗠𝗮𝘆 𝟱, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 (𝗧𝘂𝗲𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆)
🕔𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲: 𝟭𝟬:𝟬𝟬𝗮𝗺 - 𝟭:𝟬𝟬𝗽𝗺
📍𝗩𝗲𝗻𝘂𝗲: 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗛𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝗞𝗼𝗻𝗴 (𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘂𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗱 𝘃𝗶𝗮 𝗲𝗺𝗮𝗶𝗹 𝗰𝗹𝗼𝘀𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲)

💡𝗞𝗲𝘆𝗻𝗼𝘁𝗲 𝟭: 𝗧𝗼𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗮 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗼𝗻 𝗟𝗮𝗻𝗴𝘂𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗦𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹-𝗘𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺? 𝗔 𝗠𝗲𝘁𝗮-𝗔𝗻𝗮𝗹𝘆𝘀𝗶𝘀
· Professor Yahua Wang
Professor, School of Public Policy and Management and President, China Institute for Rural Studies, Tsinghua University

💡𝗞𝗲𝘆𝗻𝗼𝘁𝗲 𝟮: 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗘𝗻𝗴𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗞𝗻𝗼𝘄𝗹𝗲𝗱𝗴𝗲 𝗖𝗼-𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗦𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹-𝗘𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲
· Dr. Ruth Meinzen-Dick
Research Fellow Emeritus, International Food Policy Research Institute

💬𝗣𝗮𝗻𝗲𝗹 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗰𝘂𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻:
Discussants:

· Professor Wai-Fung Lam, Centre for Civil Society and Governance, HKU
· Professor Maiko Nishi, Nihon University
· Professor Ching-Ping Tang, National Chengchi University
· Professor Stephen Tang, BBS, Head, Countryside Conservation Office

Moderator: Dr. Winnie Law, Centre for Civil Society and Governance, HKU

❗ 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗸: https://hkuems1.hku.hk/hkuems/ec_hdetail.aspx?guest=Y&ueid=106319
🔗For more details: https://ccsg.hku.hk/en/network-for-the-study-of-social-ecological-systems-ses-transformation-network-launch/

【📢𝗦𝗟𝗚 𝗔𝗹𝘂𝗺𝗻𝗶 𝗦𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴: 𝗠𝘀. 𝗦𝗮𝗺𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗵𝗮 𝗱𝗲 𝗠𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗼, 𝗗𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝗘𝗦𝗚 - 𝗔𝘀𝗶𝗮 𝗣𝗮𝗰𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰 𝗮𝘁 𝗛𝘆𝗮𝘁𝘁 𝗛𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗹𝘀 𝗖𝗼𝗿𝗽𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻🏢】

✨ Get inspired by the journey of Ms. Samantha de Mello and check out more of her insights on our SLG Programme below! 👇

❓: What are your insights on how to present yourself to employers after gaining relevant training or experience in sustainability, given that there are many programmes and offerings in the marketplace today?

🔹 Stay informed by reading and keeping up with current trends and developments in sustainability.
🔹 Apply the knowledge gained from training directly to the industry or role you're targeting, demonstrating practical relevance.
🔹 Offer employers unique perspectives or insights you’ve developed, highlighting your added value and innovative thinking.

🔗 Connect with Samantha on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samanthagdemello/
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