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Establish Low
Carbon Lifestyle Plant for a Green Future
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"Trees．COOLiving" Kick-off
Ceremony and Fun Fair was held successfully on 22 March 2015, notably the
Hong Kong Tree Plantation Day and World Water Day, at
Amphitheatre, Stanley Plaza. With various activities and booths
in the event, FoE (HK) raised the public awareness on topics
ranging from green life planning, water security, tree
protection, urban farming, climate change, waste reduction,
organic food and so on. During the kick-off ceremony, Trees COOL
Ambassador Albert Au performed the theme song in live. Singer-songwriter Jing Wong, the famous
Lil’ Ashes and Joey and Patrick from Taichi generously dedicated
their musical talents to the event and pushed the event to the
climax. FoE (HK) would like to thank the venue sponsor, The Link,
Chung Ying Theatre Company and My Melody for fully supporting the
event.
With the new flagship campaign launched, a wide variety of activities will be
organized by FoE (HK) to promote COOL lifestyle with emphasis on
the benefits and conservation of trees.
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The Return of
“Sons of Dongjiang”
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How can a tiny drop
of water flow from mountains to your home? And how does it link
us up with nature? FoE (HK) invites you to join our 14th Sons of
Dongjiang Volunteer Programme to be held in July this year. Let
us join hands to think about our water resources. Take this
opportunity to explore the origin of the Dongjiang River,
experience life in rural villages and investigate the challenges
of sustainable development.
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About 70% of
Hongkongers against the 3rd runway expansion
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FoE (HK) and other
green groups commissioned Hong Kong Baptist University to conduct
a survey regarding the airport expansion in mid-March. Of
the total number of respondents (i.e. 617 individuals), about 68%
wanted the Airport Authority to focus on improving the operations
of its two runways before considering building a third.
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TV interview
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Ms. Melonie Chau,
Assistant Environmental Affairs Manager of FoE (HK), shared her
views on the issue of 3rd runway expansion in a RTHK current
affairs programme.The interview video is available here (Chinese version only).
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Way out: aviation
co-ordination in the Pearl River Delta instead of building 3rd
runway
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An aviation
seminar, organised by People’s Aviation Watch (jointly
established by FoE (HK) and other groups) on 21 March, brought
together the experts from both Hong Kong and mainland, including
Mr. Albert Lam, ex-Director-General of Civil Aviation and Mr. Lam
Chiu Ying, ex-Director of the Hong Kong Observatory, to discuss
the integration and co-ordination of aviation in the Pearl River
Delta. The event videos are available here.
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Where is the land
for Hong Kong’s agriculture?
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The Administration
has launched a public consultation on the “New Agricultural
Policy” recently, proposing to acquire the lots concerned through
land resumption for setting up the Agricultural Park. FoE (HK)
together with 10 other concern groups wrote a joint letter asking for long-term and sustainable agricultural
policy to protect ecological and environmental resources, create
food security and enhance the quality of life for the farmers and
community, for both current and future generations.
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The WYNG Masters
Award 2015
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As a supporting
organisation of The WYNG Masters Award 2015, apart from being one of the judges of the competition’s
entries, FoE (HK) will host a seminar on “The Path towards
Introducing Waste Charging in Hong Kong” on 25 April. Details of
the activity will be announced soon.
The WYNG Masters Award's mission is to nurture the growth of
photography as an art form in Hong Kong, as well as to stimulate
dialogue and foster community awareness on socially-relevant
issues of critical importance to Hong Kong. The 2014/15 theme is
WASTE. The winners will be announced in the opening ceremony on
18 April (Saturday) at 5pm. Interested parties can email to enquiry@wyng.hk for seat reservation.
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Cheers to the
Planet
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FoE (HK)
collaborates with Schmidt Vinothek to launch a four-month
campaign called Cheers to the Planet. Through various activities,
including the organic wine sharing and recycling of used wine
bottles with purchase discount, it aims to promote the message of
environmental protection. All proceeds will go to FoE (HK).
Schmidt Vinothek is hosting a Cheers to the Planet kick-off
tasting party in Happy Valley shop on 24 April (Friday), from 7
to 9pm. The tasting fee is HK$120. All proceeds will be donated
to FoE (HK). Details of the event and reservation will be
announced on www.schmidtvinothek.com.
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If you have any question
or comment, please write to join@foe.org.hk
Tel: (852) 2528-5588 Fax: (852)
2529-2777 Friends of the Earth (HK) www.foe.org.hk
Copyright
Friends of the Earth (HK). All rights reserved.
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