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Global Climate Action
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The COP 21 (the 21st Session of the Conference of
the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate
Change) to be held from 30 November to 11 December in Paris will
be the tipping point for global climate action to the transition
towards resilient and low GHG (greenhouse gases) societies.
While leaders from around the world agree on ambitious National
Determined Contributions (NDC) to keep global warming below 2oC,
civil society and key sectors will share their commitments to
collaborative initiatives in energy, building, transport,
afforestation, waste and financing etc.
FoE (HK) will launch a series of articles in our website, facebook
page and blog to explain the urgency for action. To create
synergy, we have also assisted RTHK Radio1 “精靈一點”, in research for their COP21 segments to be
broadcasted from 16 to 27 November, 2015.
Our flagship program of Trees．COOLiving , spawning COOL
Ambassadors, Vege．COOLiving, COOL Farmers etc will be YOUR ACTION
AGENDA.
On 29 November, there will be Global Climate March organized in
over 162 countries as led by 350.org in New York. The call is for “OFF + ON”, meaning “Off
with Fossil Fuel and On with Clean and Safe Energy”. To
sign up for the HK one, please visit http://hkgcm.org.
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Vege Every Meal．U & the Earth Heal
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On 1st October, World Vegetarian Day, Friends of the
Earth organized its first ever Vege．COOLiving forum at Jao Tsung-I academy. This pioneer
initiative’s aim was to create awareness about the environmental
and health benefits of vegetarian diet and to mobilize the public
to pledge a healthier and greener lifestyle. The event was
attended by more than 120 participants. Eco-entrepreneurs and
chefs spoke on the environmental and health benefits of
vegetarianism. The non-vegetarian participants pledged to be a
flexitarian by choosing to eat more vegetarian food.
For
more details about Vege．COOLiving,
please click here.
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Vote for the greenest O Camp
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Top 10 finalists of Green! O Camp Competition have
been selected. Online voting is now available on Green! O Camp
Facebook page. Visit the page and cast your vote before 16 Nov
for the greenest tertiary orientation camp by clicking ‘LIKE’!
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What is COP21?
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The 21st session of the Conference of the Parties to
the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change
(UNFCCC), or COP21, will be held during November 30 to December
11 in Paris. The goal is to gather countries from around the
world to reach a universal, legally-binding agreement to limit
warming to no more than 2˚C above pre-industrial levels.
Countries were encouraged to submit their Intended Nationally
Determined Contributions (INDCs) in advance of COP21 so as to
facilitate the negotiation.
For
more details about COP21, please click here.
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Cherish Food Reward Scheme
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To echo the 16 October World Food Day, FoE(HK) and
Towngas have jointly launched the ‘Cherish Food Reward Scheme’.
140 local restaurants participate in this campaign and offer
rewards to customers who demonstrate 'cherish food' behaviors
including ordering smaller portion or finishing all food. The
kick-off ceremony was held on 15 Oct. We were honored to have the
presence of Mr Howard Chan Wai-kee, JP, Deputy Director of EPD
and many green friends from F&B sector. Wanna redeem your
‘Cherish Food Reward’ now? Please visit the full list of
participating restaurants at
www.foe.org.hk!
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Q & A on the Consumption of Red Meat and
Processed Meat on Cancer Risks according to WHO
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Lyon, France, 26 October 2015 – The International
Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), the cancer agency of the
World Health Organization (WHO), has evaluated the
carcinogenicity of the consumption of red meat and processed
meat.
How much does it impact our daily lives?
Should we stop eating meat?
Is it a good idea for us to go veggie for our better health and
sustainable environment?
For
more information about red meat & processed meat, please
click here.
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Food waste auditors training at campus
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CLP Green Elites Campus Accreditation Programme
2015/16 has been launched in October with the support of Friends
of the Earth (HK) as the supporting partner. We shall help tackle
the food wastage in schools by training up a team of food waste
auditors. Besides finding out the food waste black spots, the
auditors will also have the chance to provide creative solutions
to reduce food waste from school lunch.
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Reaching New Development Milestone
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On 1 November, 2013, at the 30th Anniversary
celebration of the Friends of the Earth (HK),
we explored global & local environmental development and
started to map our path for a Vision for Healthy &
Sustainable Environment for All with stretched targets
of Zero Carbon & Zero Waste.
Two years down the road, we have re-orientated the staff and
re-organized the institution
to start from Climate Action and address the key sectors and
industries with the highest GHG emission. Through Corporate
Social Responsibility (CSR) and Environment Social &
Governance (ESG) reporting, we plan to reach senior
management and individual staff through internal and external
communication, cooperation and collaboration to achieve more
ambitious collective impact. The above approach will be
practiced in FoE (HK) as shown in our new organization chart
and content, incorporating the concept of matrix among
subjects, programs, target groups, locations and functions. (Board
and Structure)
In line with planned development, Ms Suzanne Cheung has been
appointed as Chief Executive Officer, with effect from 16 November
2015. Ms Cheung has two decades of experience in environmental
protection and sustainable development, having served in public
bodies non-government organizations and as private consultant
in managing and promoting sustainable development and environmental
education programs.
In addition, Mr Edwin Lau has officially stepped down on 2
November, 2015. We would like to acknowledge the contribution
that Mr Lau has made over the past years and wish him best of
health and happiness in the coming years.
2 November 2015
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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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