https://www.scmp.com/rss/517148/feed Shing Yip (Joe) Lee is an adjunct professor at the Chinese University of Hong Kong and chair of the mangrove specialist group at the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Species Survival Commission. en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com Super Typhoon Saola and the record-breaking black rainstorm in September were stark reminders that, even in a modern city such as Hong Kong, we live within natural ecosystems. As a result of climate change, such extreme weather is happening more frequently, with greater intensity, and affecting more places around the world. As a result, we must act urgently to enhance our city’s resilience. Much discussion has focused on the need to upgrade our existing infrastructure, which would involve hefty... https://www.scmp.com/comment/opinion/article/3241552/wetlands-are-key-securing-climate-resilient-northern-metropolis?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/comment/opinion/article/3241552/wetlands-are-key-securing-climate-resilient-northern-metropolis?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 18 Nov 2023 01:30:11 +0000