On March 26, 2026, the forum “Driving the Green Transition: New Momentum in Low-Carbon Building Innovation and Policy” was held at The Venetian Macao Cotai Expo. As a key event on the opening day of the Macao International Environmental Co-operation Forum & Exhibition (2026 MIECF), it attracted wide participation from faculty and students of the Department of Environmental Science and Engineering, Faculty of Innovation Engineering, Macau University of Science and Technology (MUST). At the forum, Associate Professor Yahong Dong delivered a keynote speech titled “Development of a Zero-Carbon Smart Campus System”, systematically introducing the MUST’s groundbreaking research achievements in the field of zero-carbon smart campuses, showcasing cutting-edge technological pathways and practical examples for the low-carbon transformation of cities and communities. The speech drew significant attention and recognition from experts and scholars.
Associate Professor Yahong Dong delivers the keynote speech
As a major concurrent event of the 2026MIECF Green Forum, the session centered on the theme "Low-Carbon Building Innovation and New Policy Drivers," covering topics such as green policies, energy management, low-carbon buildings, green finance, zero-carbon campuses, and biotech applications. It comprehensively showcased the latest trends and development opportunities in Macao's ongoing green transformation. The officiating guests attending the event included: Mr. Steve Chan, Senior Manager, Promotional Activities and Development of Conventions and Exhibitions Department, Commerce and Investment Promotion Institute (IPIM); Mr. Lee Chok San, Acting Director, Energy Sector Development and Management Department, Macau Environmental Protection Bureau (DSPA); Lau Ying Wai, Director, Aeronautical Meteorology and Climate Department, Macau Meteorological and Geophysical Bureau (SMG); Prof. Shi Zongkai, Vice-Chairman, Tsinghua University Council; Ms. Wendy Yu, Executive Vice-President of Human Resources, MGM; Prof. Liu Bin, Deputy Director, Institute of Energy, Environment and Economy, Tsinghua University; Mr. Benjamin Yue, Principal Advisor to the Executive Committee, Companhia de Electricidade de Macau (CEM); and Dr. Albert Chuck, Director, Low Carbon Green Hotel Development Alliance.
Experts at the “Driving the Green Transition: New Momentum in Low-Carbon Building Innovation and Policy” forum
Associate Professor Yahong Dong’s keynote speech, “Development of a Zero-Carbon Smart Campus System,” emphasized that achieving the "dual carbon" goals requires refined and intelligent management tools. To meet this need, her research team independently developed the Macau University of Science and Technology Zero-Carbon Smart Campus System (MUST Zero). This system integrates IoT, digital twin technology, and multi-module carbon management to create a comprehensive smart campus platform covering carbon emission accounting, prediction, real-time monitoring, organizational life cycle assessment, and green building management. By effectively addressing long-standing challenges in traditional carbon management - such as data fragmentation, coarse accounting, and delayed responses – MUST Zero enables real-time sensing, precise accounting, and intelligent management of campus carbon flows, offering a model for sustainable campus development that significantly improves the accuracy and visualization of carbon management.
This successful presentation at the 2026 MIECF, an international platform, vividly showcased the cutting-edge research strength and technological innovation of Macau University of Science and Technology in the green and low-carbon field. It also brought the "MUST Solution" to a wider global audience. Looking ahead, the University will continue to advance research on smart carbon management and carbon neutrality technologies, actively expand scientific research and teaching in related fields. Through these efforts, MUST aims to contribute the knowledge and strength of higher education to the green and low-carbon development of Macao, the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, and the world.
Group photo of Associate Professor Dong’s research team at 2026 MIECF
