Julia Chan

Ms. Julia Chan is an ecologist and Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Expert member for the Hong Kong Institute of Qualified Environmental Professionals. Currently the Environment and Society (E&S) Leader for Asia unit of Mott MacDonald Group based in Hong Kong, leading the E&S team across nine countries/cities in delivering environmental, sustainability and climate resilience solutions for local and international development projects for transportation, building and energy sectors.

She is specialised in wetland and biodiversity conservation, river revitalisation and eco-seawall design by nature-based solutions to promote liveable cities and biodiversity net gain. She has over 25 years’ experience in ecological monitoring, environmental and social impact assessment, environmental management and ecological design in support blue-green infrastructures. Projects involving ecological enhancement design and biodiversity conservation led by/with major involvement by Julia including the river revitalisation of Lower Lam Tsuen River site trial design for Eco-hydraulics Study on Green Channels Stage 2, Enhancement of Shek Sheung River Investigation and Enhancement of Existing River Sections Investigation for the Drainage Services Department, River Revitalisation Specialist for the Tung Chung New Town Development West Environmental Team Services, Project Director of a Comprehensive Residential Development with Wetland Restoration Area at Wo Shang Wai Yuen Long and Marine Ecology Specialist for the Third Runway Project Environmental Team, advising on marine and fisheries conservation initiatives for the Airport Authority Hong Kong.

My Sustainability Goals for 2025:

Conserving Life on Land and Below Water by nature-based design to promote sustainable cities and to the benefit to our communities.