Huge congratulations to Dr Tin Hang (Henry) Hung, Lecturer in Biology at Magdalen College, who has been appointed MoCC Scholar by The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK)’s Jockey Club Museum of Climate Change (MoCC).
The position reflects Dr Hung’s dedication to environmental conservation, public education, and interdisciplinary research in tackling climate change.
MoCC was established in 2013 as the world’s first museum dedicated to climate change. Since then, it has become a hub for education, engagement, and climate action, welcoming over 1.65 million visitors and training nearly 1,000 students through its Ambassadorship Programme.
Dr Hung was inaugurated as the second MoCC Scholar during the MoCC’s 11th anniversary celebration in December. The role will enable him to advance sustainable development and nurture future climate leaders.
Dr Hung’s journey in climate advocacy began as an undergraduate at United College, CUHK. As a student ambassador, he conducted tours that connected visitors with Hong Kong’s ecology and sustainability initiatives, inspiring them to see their urban environment as deeply intertwined with nature.
Since coming to Magdalen, Dr Hung has become a leading forest scientist, focusing on the conservation of rosewood trees (Dalbergia), the most trafficked wild species globally. His work has contributed to the reclassification of many rosewood species as critically endangered, and his involvement in rosewood tree conservation projects has had a huge impact on the species.
“I am very humbled to be named this year’s MoCC Scholar as a recognition of my research in climate change and biodiversity,” Henry said. “We have witnessed many environmental and humanitarian crises with our own eyes, but this is exactly the time when we need to instil hope but not fear. I am prepared to lead and innovate in climate solutions and sustainable development. I also firmly believe that nature has no borders. I am looking forward to the future possibilities and synergies between Oxford and Hong Kong in my new capacity.”
Dr Hung’s appointment as the MoCC Scholar represents a significant milestone in his journey as a scientist, educator, and climate leader. He aims to increase his impact through public education, scientific collaboration, and mentorship emphasizing the interconnected nature of local and global issues from a biodiversity perspective.