In the
past decades, it is well known that we are facing two major issues, climate
change and the shortage of resources in terms of energy, clean water and clean
air. In Hong Kong, as an international city, we need to optimize energy
and resources consumption for carbon reduction yet achieving a sustainable
growth in economy. Therefore, this Forum provides a great opportunity for
the participants to exchange information and experience with each other for
more understanding of the challenges and the solution for the dilemma of
minimizing energy consumption to reduce carbon emissions but at the same time
to meet the economic growth for Hong Kong.
The
objectives of the annual forum are to enlighten environmental engineering
professionals’ awareness through innovation and application of new technologies
to reduce greenhouse gases emissions, protect the water resource and improve
air quality. Moreover, the use of new technologies, green materials and
innovative construction solutions will lead to further improvement of the
environment and a sustainable development of Hong Kong.
The forum
comprises the keynote session and four other sessions:
- Climate Resilience
and Challenges
- Development of Low- Carbon Energy
- Urban Mobility
Decarbonizing and Carbon Pricing and Market
This year we are honored
to have invited Ir Chan Chi-chiu, President of The Hong Kong Institution of
Engineers, Mr Wong Kam-sing, JP, Secretary for the Environment and Ir Dr the
Hon Lo Wai-kwok, BBS, MH, JP, Legislative Councillor (Engineering Functional
Constituency), in delivering the Keynote Addresses.