YEA's 3rd Edition, Day 1: Natured-based Solutions and Decarbonisation

During the NbS workshop, our YEA attendees learned about the concept of nature-based solutions, and how we can leverage nature to tackle climate change risks. The workshop was delivered by Kitty Tam, our Programme Lead at Civic Exchange. She emphasised that both mitigation efforts, such as restoring carbon sinks, and adaptation efforts, such as implementing sustainable farming techniques, are equally vital for tackling climate change. The session culminated in a panel discussion with guest speakers Dr. Felix Leung, Climate Change Fellow at The Nature Conservancy, and Mr. Tobi Lau, Senior Manager at WWF Hong Kong. From our expert speakers, the YEA attendees gained valuable insights about how NbS is currently being implemented in Hong Kong and its future potential.

In the decarbonisation workshop, the focus was on three key sectors: buildings, transport, and power. The workshop was delivered by Wing Tsang, our Assistant Manager at Civic Exchange. She explored the measures available for decarbonising each of these sectors, including green building techniques and renewable fuel sources, and the future of these industries in Hong Kong. This session featured a panel discussion with guest speakers Ms. Margaret Wong, ESG manager at Towngas, and Ms. Joanne Lai, who works in Sustainable Development of Swire Properties. The panelists gave our attendees a deep dive into how their respective companies are using cutting edge technologies to achieve decarbonisation goals.

Civic Exchange is proud of our YEA attendees’ attitude of curiosity and enthusiasm, and we look forward to how they will use their newly gained knowledge in designing their projects. We would also like to thank all our panel speakers for their time and valuable insights!