Calendar 2002–03

Faculty andDepartmentalResearch/ConsultancyUnits 107 • forming partnerships with institutions in Hong Kong, mainland China, and overseas to pr omote cross-cultu ral and cr oss-in stitu tional developmen tal research. Centre for Environmental Policy and Resource Management Tel.:2609 6643 Fax.:2603 5147 E-mail: ceprm@cuhk.edu.hk Website :http://grm.cuhk.edu.hk/ceprm The institutional objective of the Centre for Environmental Policy and Resource Management (CEPRM) is to facilitate and coordinate collaborative research in env iro nmen tal science acro ss d ep artmen tal bo u nd ar ies an d f o ster a multidisciplinary approach to the evaluation and analysis of environmental and resource issu es. The centre aspires to resolve environmental pro blems for the benfit of the present and futu re generations thr ough critical policy analysis, scientific advancement and the application of frontier research findings.CEPRM endeavours to integrate scientific research with policy-making, and to provide a forum for informed decision-making through scientific inquiry,open dialogue and public participation. The mission of the centre is to: • strike abalance between sustainabledevelopment and environmental protection by fostering sound policy-making based on reliable scientific information and understanding of the needs of human beings and nature; • promote wise use of resources based on the principles of sustainability, equity and innovation; • serve the community by being a source of information and a collaborative base of research, creative prob lem- solv ing and policy d evelopment f or professionals, decision-makers and the public; • help build a sustainable society through enviro nmental education, po licy analysis and community participation; and • provide consultancy services for the government and the public. Centre for Gerontology and Geriatrics Tel.:2252 8851/2632 3141 Fax.:2606 3500/2637 3852 E-mail: jeanwoowong@cuhk.edu.hk TheCentre forGerontology and Geriatrics wasformed in 1998.It aims atcarrying outresearch on various aspects of the ageing process,the implication of an ageing population in Hong Kon g, and measures to deal with the consequen ces. The cen tre provides under grad uate and postg radu ate teach ing in ar eas o f vital importance in health care and social welfare in Hong Kon g, and will further develop its networkwith other local and mainland, and regional and international organizations to facilitateexchange of expertise and ideas.The departments which participate in the activities of the centre include Medicine an d Therapeu tics,