Eco-shorelines and underwater habitats play a crucial role in addressing the climate crisis, including but not limited to biodiversity, storm protection, carbon sequestration etc. By considering the ecological context of their projects, designers can contribute to combatting the climate crisis and also creating more resilient, sustainable, and harmonious built environments. Prof. Kenneth Leung will discuss how eco‑engineering of artificial shorelines can enhance marine biodiversity and ecosystem functions and Ir. Ellen Cheng will share the topic about Eco-Shoreline in Hong Kong: Crafting a Home for biodiversity

This seminar is relevant to engineers, planners, environmental professionals and policymakers interested in practical, evidence‑based methods for integrating ecological context into coastal infrastructure to enhance biodiversity and coastal resilience.

Organiser: The Hong Kong Institute of Architects (HKIA) Urban Design, Planning and Sustainability Committee (UDPSC)
Date: 27 Apr 2026 (Monday)
Time: 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Format: Hybrid (Physical at HKIA Premises, 19/F, One Hysan Avenue, Causeway Bay + Zoom)
Language: Cantonese
Admission Fee: Free
CPD Hours: 1.5
Quota: 50 persons (In-person) + 500 persons (Zoom)

Registration link: (Deadline: 24 Apr 2026 (Fri))
In person: https://forms.gle/6rwnVgGdX7EtY8Zk9
Zoom: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_cVtEJb1vRDCIvyNF7DsXaQ

Speakers
Prof. Kenneth LEUNG, BBS, JP
Chair Professor, Associate Dean of Science
Director, State Key Laboratory of Marine Environmental Health, City University of Hong Kong
Vice Chairman, Advisory Council on the Environment, HKSAR

Ir. CHENG Nga-see Ellen
Deputy Project Manager, South Development and Sustainable Lantau Office
Civil Engineering and Development Department

Host
Ar. Prof. Ada FUNG, BBS
Past President, HKIA
Member, Advisory Council on the Environment, HKSAR

Moderator
Ar. Yvonne IEONG
Member, UDPSC, HKIA