Event Details
The United Nations Climate Change Conference in Dubai in late 2023, or COP28, marked a significant moment in global efforts to address climate change. Representatives from 198 countries grappled with crucial decisions that sets the path for the world's response to the climate crisis. Key accomplishments included an agreement to transition away from fossil fuels, the creation of a fund to help vulnerable countries pay for climate-related damage, and the publication of a landmark assessment of the world's progress in mitigating climate change.
Hong Kong's delegation was led by The Secretary for Environment and Ecology, Mr. Tse Chin-wan, who joined discussions at the Local Climate Action Summit. Mr. Tse highlighted Hong Kong's target to achieve carbon neutrality before 2050 and to contribute to China's dual carbon targets, as such four major decarbonization strategies have been set up, namely net-zero electricity generation, energy saving and green buildings, green transport and waste reduction.
Cancham Hong Kong's Sustainable Development Committee in conjunction with the Education Committee, brings to you a luncheon event that reviews the breakthrough areas from COP28 and how Hong Kong will implement the path towards climate change.
The event features mainly speakers and panelists who personally attended COP28 in order to share with us their observations, insights and feelings. We are pleased to have as our keynote speaker, Hong Kong's Commissioner for Climate Change Mr. CF Wong to share and discuss the implications from COP28 on Hong Kong.
Panelist Simon Mak from Ascent Partners advised the Sri Lankan government on the Loss & Damage sub-committee, which concluded with the world's first climate damage fund, will share his views and insights. Hendrik Rosenthal, Director, Group Sustainability at CLP Holdings Limited, is a Board member of the International Emissions Trading Association and will give us a first-hand account of his association's work at COP28. Representing the education sector is Rafi Cristobal, Director of the Social Impact and Sustainability Program at The Harbour School, an award winning educator for developing sustainability programs for schools who will share his views on developing the next generation of thought leaders to drive the climate change agenda. We will also have Ms. Sonalie Figueiras, a sustainability expert, food futurist and eco-powerhouse who has attended COP28 to be our panel moderator.
Climate change, the energy transition and sustainable economic growth are key issues to us all, both businesses and as individuals. If you want to hear first-hand of what happened at COP28 and what it means to us, this event will be of interest to you.
Light refreshment and beverages will be served during the event.
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