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Water Forum 2016 - Water Security: From Dongjiang
to Sponge City
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Organized by FoE(HK) and co-organized by Water
Supplies Department (WSD) and CUHK Jockey Club Initiative Gaia,
the Water Forum 2016 was held on 22 March in response to World
Water Day.
Mr. Enoch Lam Tin Sing, JP, Director of WSD and Prof. Chan Hon
Fai, Chairman of the Advisory Committee on Water Resources and
Quality of Water Supplies, were invited as the officiating guests
at the opening ceremony. Water experts from Hong Kong, Mainland
China and Taiwan also came and shared their insights and
experiences. Approximately 200 participants attended the Forum,
including academics, students, civil servants, Mainland &
local NGOs representatives and business sector representatives.
Ms. Mei Ng, Chairman of China Committee of FoE (HK), made a
closing remark to urge all to pay an effort on conserving
biological resources and cherish our precious water.
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Slow Fashion, COOL Living
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On 17 March 2016, Chairperson of FoE(HK), Dr. Vivian
Wong, was invited as a guest speaker at the luncheon talk, “Slow
Fashion, COOL Living”, which was organized by the Hong Kong
Polytechnic University. In this talk, she explored how to develop
Hong Kong into an innovative and vibrant “Slow Fashion” Centre
through practice of 7Rs - Refuse, Reduce, Reuse, Redesign,
Repair, Reconstruct & Recycle.
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Electronic Road Pricing (ERP)
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Traffic congestion is worsening, with the number of
vehicles increasing over the years. It affects the livability,
connectivity, economy and air quality of Hong Kong. The
government has recently launched a public consultation on
“Electronic Road Pricing Pilot Scheme in Central and its Adjacent
Areas”, to formulate a practicable pilot scheme of ERP to control
the problem of traffic congestion and air pollution. Singapore,
London and Gothenburg have implemented ERP successfully.
Public consultation on the ERP report ended on 18 March. Please click
here to view FoE(HK)’s consultation document.
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COOL Ambassador Recruitment @ Organic Day 2016
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On 20 March 2016, FoE(HK) participated in the HKORC
Organic Day 2016 and spread green living messages through
recruiting COOL Ambassador and charity sale. Thank you for coming
and supporting us!
Please visit here if you would like to purchase our BYOB Lunch Box
and Green T-shirt, or register as our COOL
Ambassador.
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COOL Corporate
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A briefing session was conducted for corporate
representatives on 9 March 2016 to introduce the newly launched
“COOL Corporate” membership scheme.
“COOL Corporate” membership scheme is designed for companies of
all sizes, with the aim of advocating sustainable business
policies and practices. Regular briefing sessions will be
arranged by our CSR department to provide details on the “COOL
Corporate” programme, including its purpose, award scheme and
benefits - such as complimentary eco-health talks and training.
For inquiries, please email us at cc@foe.org.hk.
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HK Electric Smart Power Campaign
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On 12 March 2016, CEO of FoE(HK), Ms. Suzanne Cheung
was invited as the award presenter at Smart Power Campaign Award
Presentation and Launching Ceremony, which was organized by The
Hongkong Electric Company Limited.
Smart Power Campaign is an annual event to promote energy
efficiency and low carbon lifestyle among the public.
Click here to understand more about the campaign.
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Earth Day Forum 2016
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The Open University of Hong Kong, Friends of the
Earth (Hong Kong) and Carbon Care Asia will jointly organize
“From Paris Agreement to Post-carbon Cities: Earth Day Forum
2016” on 22 April 2016, to facilitate exchange in advances in
technology, strategies in advocacy & experience in
implementation, to take bold actions in climate mitigation and
adaptation in view of Paris Agreement.
Click here for registration.
Date: 22 April 2016
Time: 8:30a.m. - 5:00p.m.
Venue: JC Multi-purpose Hall, 1/F, Block E, Jubilee College, 81
Chung Hau Street, Ho Man Tin, Kowloon.
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Have Fun in Second-Hand Goods Barter Market!
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Green Delight in Estates: Second-Hand Goods Barter
Markets have already been organized in 5 public estates. Over
3000 second-hand goods have been collected and 1500 goods have
found their new owners. Let come and have fun with us in the
coming markets!
Click here to check the updated schedule.
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JOY & PEACE
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In support of Earth Day, from 21 April to 8 May
2016, for any purchase at JOY & PEACE stores in Hong Kong*,
you will receive a free tote bag (valued at HK$118) by donating
HK$10 or more to FoE(HK). Tote bag stocks are limited, while
stocks last.
*Exclude store at SOGO department store
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Volunteer Recruitment
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Friends of the Earth (HK) welcomes people from
every background and sector to join us as volunteers.
We are now recruiting office volunteers to assist our clerical
work including data entry, letter mailing and information
arrangement. Interested parties, please email us at volunteer@foe.org.hk.
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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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