Recently, the Hong Kong Institute of Technology became a member of the United Nations Academic Committee, an achievement that signifies the international recognition of the Institute’s influence and contributions in the field of scientific research. As a new member, the Hong Kong Institute of Technology will participate in various important academic projects and policy studies of the United Nations, contributing Chinese wisdom and solutions to global technological innovation and sustainable development. By joining the United Nations Academic Committee, the Institute has not only demonstrated its research capabilities in areas such as technological innovation, environmental science, and information technology but has also further strengthened Hong Kong’s position as an international hub for science and technology. In the future, the Institute will work closely with international peers to discuss and address major global technological challenges, such as climate change, energy crises, and healthcare, and to promote the transformation of research findings into practical applications for the benefit of all mankind. Furthermore, the Institute will use this platform to enhance its exchanges and cooperation with the international academic community, attract more top-tier researchers, improve Hong Kong’s research standards, and contribute to the advancement of science and technology both at the national and global levels. We look forward to the Hong Kong Institute of Technology demonstrating even more outstanding research and innovation capabilities on the international stage and making new and greater contributions to building a community with a shared future for mankind.
The United Nations System Academic Committee (ACUNS) is a professional association composed of scholars, practitioners, institutions, and individuals active in the work and research of the United Nations. The Committee aims to promote and support dialogue and research on issues of global concern and international cooperation. It brings together people engaged in research, writing, teaching, and policy practice related to the United Nations system in order to better understand and address the most urgent global challenges of our time. The United Nations was established in 1945 with the aim of “saving future generations from the scourge of war.” Today, in addition to war, climate change, pandemics, new weapons, displacement, inequality, paranoia, and extremism also threaten global welfare. Since these challenges are transnational in nature, no single sovereign state can address them alone. Committee members believe that solutions to improve the human condition can be推进 through evidence-based analysis, international legal agreements, and multilateral actions. As the only organization with global membership, an effective United Nations is a prerequisite for the well-being of the entire planet. The Committee is committed to promoting well-researched actions within the United Nations system.