The Global Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. Cho Kwong Charlie's work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
About Cho Kwong Charlie
Lecturer in Environmental Intelligence- University of Plymouth, UK
Charlie Lam is the lead author of the UN Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change's (IPCC) Working Group II on Impacts, Adaptation and Vulnerability. His cross-cultural perspectives and extensive global connections—shaped by his upbringing in Hong Kong, academic training in Australia, and academic appointments in China and the UK—make him uniquely positioned to lead transnational research. Before
His research examines how climate change and urban design influence human health and well-being. Working across urban climate, public health, built environment, and social science, he specialises in heat–health interactions, climate monitoring, and adaptation strategies including urban greenery, aiming to create more liveable and climate-resilient cities worldwide.
Research grants and publications
He has already published 35+ journal articles and four book chapters.
‘Future Earth’ Early-Career Fellowship (2023)
National Natural Science Foundation of China: ‘The Impact of Lift-up Design and Semi-open Settings on Thermal and Wind Environment in Street Canyons’ (2020-2022)
Guangzhou Urban Planning & Design Survey Research Institute: ‘research on key technologies and guiding principles for sustainable urban heat mitigation in Guangzhou’ (2022)
Natural Science Foundation of Guangdong Province: ‘The Impact of Human Thermal Adaptation and Visual Comfort on Outdoor Thermal Comfort in Guangzhou’ (2018-2021)
Academic career
2023 - present Lecturer in Environmental Intelligence, University of Plymouth, UK
2017 - 2023 Research Fellow - Sun Yat-sen University, China
Qualifications
2017 PhD in Atmospheric Sciences- Monash University, Australia
2012 BA (Hons) Geography and Environmental Science- Monash University, Australia
Teaching
I am the program leader of the MSc Data Science and Environmental Intelligence: https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/courses/postgraduate/msc-data-science-and-environmental-intelligence
Youtube video of MSc Data Science and Environmental Intelligence: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GJKPdHfN7Qs
Contact Cho Kwong Charlie
A501 Portland Square, Drake Circus, Plymouth, PL4 8AA
+44 1752 584709
charlie.lam@plymouth.ac.uk
