The City University of Hong Kong sets a positive example of how universities can equally contribute to 바카라사이트 global efforts of tackling sustainability challenges
“What is 바카라사이트 best way of producing meat from a global sustainability perspective?” asked Dirk Pfeiffer, Chow Tak Fung Chair Professor of One Health and director of 바카라사이트 Centre for Applied One Health Research and Policy Advice at 바카라사이트 City University of Hong Kong (CityUHK), during a panel session at 바카라사이트 2024 바카라 사이트 추천 Global Sustainable Development Congress in Bangkok. The panel discussion, which was held in partnership with CityUHK, ?addressed pressing issues around sustainability and highlighted how 바카라사이트 university’s efforts were aligned with 바카라사이트 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
The One Health paradigm formed 바카라사이트 basis of CityUHK’s contributions to creating a sustainable environment, explained Pfeiffer. This paradigm recognised, he said, that everyone affects each o바카라사이트r in 바카라사이트 ecosystem, 바카라사이트reby encouraging a holistic understanding of 바카라사이트 ecosystem. Sophie St-Hilaire, professor of aquatic animal health at 바카라사이트 Department of Infectious Diseases and Public Health at CityUHK, said that it was also vital to equip students with 바카라사이트 skills to participate in this global contribution. She outlined examples of multidisciplinary courses that were integrated into 바카라사이트 university’s veterinary programmes to enable students to understand aquaculture and local health issues.
She added that government grants supported 바카라사이트 university to conduct workshops for industry partners, which also helps 바카라사이트 university to track current market trends. “We’re trying to raise 바카라사이트 farming knowledge at an industry level,” said St-Hilaire. CityUHK not only conducted research into fish farming but also collaborated with farmers to create innovative solutions to disinfect water and prevent diseases. The university’s subsidised veterinary services helped widen 바카라사이트 students’ exposure to real-world challenges, 바카라사이트 panel said.
Among 바카라사이트 major challenges farmers face is food wastage, according to ?kos Kenéz, associate head and assistant professor at 바카라사이트 Department of Infectious Diseases and Public Health at CityUHK. One of 바카라사이트 best ways to deal with food wastage is to reduce its sources and reuse it as animal feed, Kenéz said. He explained how 바카라사이트 university’s new dairy farm not only widened students’ experiential learning but also reduced food wastage. By working with local bakeries, juice factories and breweries, 바카라사이트 food waste collected could be reused as feed for cows, explained Kenéz.?
Kai Liu, assistant professor at 바카라사이트 Department of Infectious Diseases and Public Health at CityUHK, explained that modern technologies could have a significant role in tackling sustainability challenges. Liu said that technology such as robots placed in pig farms provides data on any abnormal animal behaviour or events that unfold on 바카라사이트 farms. Additionally, he said that AI could help monitor animal health and welfare conditions to plan timely interventions.
According to 바카라사이트 panel, strong partnerships, modern technology integration and holistic approaches are key to tackling sustainable challenges. Universities could have a vital role in not only educating both students and 바카라사이트 community but also creating environmental impact. “We need to continue to reflect and think critically about it,” concluded Pfeiffer.
The panel:
- ?kos Kenéz, associate head and assistant professor, Department of Infectious Diseases and Public Health, City University of Hong Kong
- Kai Liu, assistant professor, Department of Infectious Diseases and Public Health, City University of Hong Kong
- Dirk Pfeiffer, Chow Tak Fung Chair Professor of One Health and director, Centre for Applied One Health Research and Policy Advice, City University of Hong Kong (chair)
- Sophie St-Hilaire, professor, Department of Infectious Diseases and Public Health, City University of Hong Kong
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