HKIE eBook details HK's contribution to UN’s sustainability goals

The eBook showcases 40 engineering projects corresponding to 17 UNSDGs.

The Hong Kong Institution of Engineers (HKIE) launched an eBook, "Engineered for Sustainability: Hong Kong's Contribution to United Nations Sustainable Development Goals," which introduces the engineering industry's contribution to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UNSDGs).

The eBook showcases 40 engineering projects, corresponding to 17 sustainable goals, in both the public and private sectors in Hong Kong over the years.

Through this, HKIE hopes to deepen understanding of UNSDGs in the industry and inspire collaborative efforts from all stakeholders to support sustainable development.

“The engineering industry is in a unique position to lead sustainable development through actively collaborating across the aspects of engineering design, construction, renovation, operation and reuse, using electronic control systems, IoT, promoting new industrialisation, autonomous vehicle technology, sustainable energy systems, etc.,” HKIE President Eric Ma said.

Moreover, the International Engineering Alliance (IEA) resolved the proposed changes of IEA Graduate Attributes and Professional Competencies to align with the UNSDGs in 2021.

HKIE said it will review its Graduate Attributes for accrediting engineering programmes and its Competence Standards for admitting members to factor in the UNSDGs for implementation by 2026 or 2027.