CUHK PPRC

The PPRC

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An interdisciplinary research unit at The Chinese University of Hong Kong's Hong Kong Institute of Asia-Pacific Studies, we produce impactful public policy research with a local lens and a global outlook. We address key issues in Hong Kong, the Greater Bay Area, and the Asia-Pacific through dedicated research on social innovation, city resilience, and university social responsibilities.

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Interdisciplinary, Data-Driven, Multi-Scalar

PRRC researchers tackle policy imperatives by connecting local, regional, national, and international perspectives. Our work spans sustainability, social well-being, international governance, and beyond, committed to turning empirical findings into action. We seek to build awareness and shift paradigms through advocacy, capacity building, evidence-based advisory, and stakeholder engagement.

10+ Research & Initatives

Driving changes with empirical evidence

6+ Trainings

Putting evidence into action through capacity building and knowledge sharing

8+ Events

Engaging stakeholders in conversation and action

Research Projects

Sustainability Assessment

University Sustainability Index

The PPRC has spearheaded a pioneering index with the CUHK Faculty of Social Science and the Centre for Business Sustainability (CBS) to evaluate the sustainability efforts of 151 universities worldwide.

Sustainability Assessment

Greater China City Sustainability & Social Innovation Index

This project develops indices as benchmarking framework that evaluates urban sustainability and the sustainability of social governance and innovation across Mainland China, Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan.

Research

Criminal Justice of Environmental Violations in China

This project examines China's use of criminal law to combat severe environmental pollution, focusing on judicial enforcement and effectiveness in deterring corporate and individual offenders.