In 2025, Professor Agnes Chong from the Faculty of Law at CUHK initiated a project ‘Inter-jurisdictional Cooperation on Water Preservation in the Greater Bay Area and Water Security for Hong Kong’, which aims to establish the legal and policy foundations for integrated basin planning throughout the Pearl River Basin.

The project seeks to empower water authorities in the Greater Bay Area to collectively implement rigorous protection measures, ensuring long-term water security for Hong Kong and its neighbouring jurisdictions. By addressing the complexities of inter-jurisdictional governance, the project supports CUHK’s commitment to regional sustainability and contributes to the development of resilient water management frameworks in one of Asia’s most densely populated and economically dynamic regions.

In May 2025, the Jockey Club Museum of Climate Change (MoCC) at CUHK partnered with the Amity Foundation for the 15th Walk for Living Water Walkathon and Living Water Carnival. This initiative sought to raise funds and increase public awareness for water‑scarce communities, highlighting the urgency of addressing global water inequality.

Clean, accessible water for all is an essential part of the world we want to live in.

• Visit the UN website to learn more.