BACKGROUND

Since the promulgation of China’s Air Pollution Prevention and Control Action Plan in 2013, the air quality in major city clusters of China has achieved remarkable improvements. However, there remains a significant gap between the current air quality and the guidelines recommended by the World Health Organization, necessitating a persistent and prolonged effort. In recent years, the increased frequency of extreme weather events driven by global climate change has had profound and complex impacts on the economic, social, and ecological development of nations worldwide. Climate change response not only presents new opportunities but also imposes new requirements for the sustained improvement of air quality.

Climate change response has become one of the extensively concerned public issues globally. The management of air pollution needs to be closely integrated with climate change response to further enhance their synergistic effects. This integration requires a systemic approach that considers the coupling effects of the environment, climate, energy, and health by transitioning from end-of-pipe control to comprehensive “source-process-end” strategies, so as to achieve synergies in pollution reduction and carbon mitigation, to enhance the capacity for climate change mitigation and adaptation, and to strengthen climate resilience, thus ultimately achieving a win-win for air pollution control and climate change response.

Since its establishment in 2007, the International Workshop on Regional Air Quality Management in Rapidly Developing Economic Regions (RAQM) has been grounded in the Pearl River Delta while embracing a global perspective. It has provided an important platform for exchanging advanced experiences in air quality management among nations. In the current context, to explore the cutting-edge scientific issues and systemic solutions for the synergistic response to air pollution and climate change, and to harness science and technology for the continuous improvement of air quality, the enhancement of climate change mitigation and adaptation capabilities, and the achievement of win-win for air pollution control and climate change response, we plan to convene the 7th International Workshop on Regional Air Quality Management in Rapidly Developing Economic Regions and the 1st Greater Bay Area Climate Forum at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (Guangzhou), China, on May 29-31, 2024.

7RAQM COMMITTEE

Hosted by The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (Guangzhou) The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

Organizing Committee

Honorary Chair President Lionel Ni

Academic Committee Chair Prof. Jiming Hao

Chair Prof. Christine Loh

Co-chairs Prof. Jimmy Fung Prof. Alexis Lau Prof. Huihe Qiu Prof. Frank Lee Prof. Peter Louie Prof. Liuju Zhong

Secretary-General Prof. Allen Junyu Zheng

Deputy Secretary Prof. Zibing Yuan Prof. Zhi Ning

Secretariat Ting Fang, Zhe Wang, Dasa Gu, Phoenix Li, Monica Zhong, Lesi Wu, Chengcheng Jing, etc.

7RAQM ARRANGEMENT

Parallel Session

Topic 1: Current state and projection: challenges and opportunities [Conveners: Xinming Wang, Cheng Liu, Yanli Zhang, Zhe Wang]

Topic 2: Interaction and feedback between air pollution and climate change [Conveners: Hong Liao, Xin Li, Jian Gao, Yang Yang]

Topic 3: Health and economic impacts of air pollution and climate change [Conveners: Haidong Kan, Guanghui Dong, Linwei Tian, Lei Huang]

Topic 4: Adaptation to extreme weather events (heatwave, fire, flood, typhoon, etc.) in coastal megacities [Conveners: Junji Cao, Fei Chen, Tzung May Fu, Tao Deng, Yu Huang]

Topic 5: Emission of air pollutants and greenhouse gases from various sources [Conveners: Qingyan Fu, Huan Liu, Yu Zhao, Hongli Wang, Dasa Gu]

Topic 6: Mitigation and co-control: opportunities and challenges [Conveners: Tao Wang, Shuk Wai Fung, Shuxiao Wang, Yang Gao, Bin Zhao]

Topic 7: Sustainability and green finance [Conveners: Christine Loh, Grace Kwok, Yiyuan Zhou]

Topic 8: Policy for public health protection and carbon neutrality [Conveners: Alexis Lau, Gang Yan, Hancheng Dai, Wenbo Xue, Kin Fai Ho]

Youth Summit

Theme: Bridging Sustainability with Climate Change: What and How can the youth ACT for the Greater Bay Area [Conveners: Peter Louie, Grace Kwok]

Organized by the Hong Kong Institute of Qualified Environmental Professionals (HKIQEP), the summit aims to explore practical strategies for addressing climate change and supporting carbon neutrality in various industries.

Section 1: Climate Action through Sustainability: A Hard Resolution?

Section 2: Youth Empowerment for Climate Action through Sustainability for the Greater Bay Area

Meet-the-Editor Session

Leading international journal editors in environmental pollution and climate change fields will engage in direct exchanges with attending experts and scholars.

Poster Presentation

Due to limited oral presentation slots, a dedicated poster presentation area will be available during the conference to facilitate more interaction among participants.

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