Day 1 –– 

10 Dec 2022
Science to Policy Day

Hybrid Plenary
@ HKUST
Shaw Auditorium

Morning plenaries aim to brief participants about climate adaptation needs and efforts in Hong Kong. 

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MORNING PLENARY

The morning program is divided into two parts – a quick update on the latest climate science by the most authoritative experts, followed by a unique presentation by government officials on climate adaptation policies, plans and projects involving Bureaux and Departments so that there could be a wide-ranging introduction to the efforts of the HKSAR Government. The government presentation sets the stage for in-depth deliberations in the two afternoon workshops.

DAY 1 AM PROGRAM
09:00 | WELCOME SPEECH
Prof. GUO Yike, Provost, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology [REPLAY]
09:10 | RECORDED SPEECHES
Prof. Petteri TAALAS, Secretary-General, World Meteorological Organization (WMO) [REPLAY]
Prof. Panmao ZHAI, Co-chair, Working Group I, Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) [REPLAY]
09:35 | LATEST UPDATE ON CLIMATE CHANGE IMPACTS TO HONG KONG
Dr. CHENG Cho Ming, JP, Director of the Hong Kong Observatory [REPLAY]
09:50 | QUESTIONS & DISCUSSIONS
Moderator: Mr. SHUN Chi Ming, SBS, FRMetS, Former Director of the Hong Kong Observatory [REPLAY]
10:10 | BREAK*
10:30 | NEXUS BETWEEN MITIGATION & ADAPTATION
Mr. TSE Chin-wan, BBS, JP, Secretary for Environment and Ecology: Striving Towards Carbon Neutrality [REPLAY]
Mr. LAM Chi Man, David, JP, Under Secretary for Development [REPLAY]
10:45 | HONG KONG'S CLIMATE ADAPTATION
Presentation by Heads of Government Departments
  • Ir. WONG Chi-pan, Ricky, JP, Head of Civil Engineering Office, Civil Engineering and Development Department: 
    Flourishing Carbon-neutral Communities and Concerting Climate Resilient Infrastructure for tomorrow [REPLAY]
  • Ms. Alice PANG, JP, Director of Drainage Services, Drainage Services Department:
    Towards a Green and Smart Transformation for Climate Adaptation [REPLAY]
  • Ir. Dr. Raymond CHEUNG, JP, Head of Geotechnical Engineering Office: 
    Adaptation to Landslides in a Changing Climate [REPLAY]
  • Dr. LEUNG Siu Fai, JP, Director of Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department: 
    Conserving Biodiversity and Promoting Sustainability of Agriculture and Fisheries [REPLAY]
  • Ir. Kelvin Kwok Wah LO, JP, Director of Water Supplies, Water Supplies Department:
    Water Matters for Climate Adaptation [REPLAY]
  • Ir. Ken Chor Kee YEUNG, Chief Building Services Engineer, Architectural Services Department:
    Building Beyond Climate Challenges [REPLAY]
  • Ir. Henry Yu Shing CHANG, Chief Building Services Engineer, Housing Department: 
    Climate Adaptive Public Housing Design [REPLAY]

12:00 | RESPONSE TO MORNING PRESENTATIONS
Moderator: Prof. Christine LOH, SBS, JP, OBE, Chief Development Strategist, Institute for the Environment, HKUST [REPLAY]
12:30 | LUNCH BREAK*