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Friends of the Earth (HK) Newsletter March | April e-Newsletter
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Joint Study Tour in Tai Lam Country Park on Opposing Country Park Land Development
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FoE
(HK) and other green groups visited the edge of Tai Lam Country Park,
the area which was suggested to develop public housing. Large area of
forests and agriculture lands were found to have significant ecological
value. We opposed Chief Executive Leung Chun-ying's proposal to build
public housing on the edges of country parks and urged the government to
retrieve and develop the over 1,000 hectares of brownfield in the New
Territories first to solve the housing shortage problem.
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Municipal Solid Waste Charging – Zero Waste City
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FoE(HK)
applauds the Hong Kong government for taking steps to reduce waste by
announcing the proposed implementation arrangements for municipal solid
waste (MSW) charging on 20 March 2017. We propose the following 4
recommendations for the ‘Zero Waste City’:
1. Develop material recovery facilities in each of the 18 districts to
receive and sort out solid waste for recycling and to mange logistics
2. Support the recycling industry through leasing the land with a lower rent and longer
duration
3. Subsidize public organizations for green procurement
4. Encourage whistle blowing by offering financial incentive and punish fly tipping by heavy penalty
Please
click here for the detailed suggestions by FoE(HK).
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Water Forum 2017
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Water
Forum 2017 was held successfully at City Gallery Central. It was the
third Water Forum organized by FoE(HK). Water Supplies Department is the
co-organizer of this forum.
Dr. Vivian Wong, Chairman of FoE(HK) expressed our aspiration to all
guests and audience during the opening remarks. Mr. Enoch Lam Tin-sing,
Director of Water Supplies was the officiating guest of the event. Over
150 distinguish speakers, VIP guests and audience participated in the
forum, and shared their insights, views and opinions along the theme of
‘Climate Change Resilience – Sponge City’. Colleagues from different
government departments showcased their works and
projects on preparing for challenges of the extreme weather threats on
water aspect. Innovative technologies and finance instruments for water
management have been shared and explored. Awardees of Sons of Dongjiang
Award also showed their dedication and aspiration in environment
protection at the forum. The forum has brought insights for people to
work toward appropriate strategy for total water management for Hong
Kong’s future.
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Sons of Dongjiang Award-cum-Incubation Programme 2017
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Powered
by The Earth Academy of FoE(HK), the “Sons of Dongjiang
Award-cum-Incubation Programme 2017” was successfully completed. Thanks
to the support of our cross-sector volunteer veteran mentors, our Sons
of Dongjiang awardees were empowered to showcase various innovative
climate adaptation strategies, and to share insights on what Hong Kong
can learn from the six most climate change resilient cities with over
150 cross-sector professionals at our “Water Forum 2017”. As a finale
of the
Programme, the awardees were delighted to join a guided tour to the Nam
Sang Wai River Education Trail via the Yuen Long Bypass Floodway the
following day. Committed to incubating green human capital, the Earth
Academy will continue inspiring young green minds, letting them shine
and contribute toward sustainable living.
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Lai Chi Wo Experiential Day Camp
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The
Lai Chi Wo Experiential Day Camp was organized by FoE(HK) to promote
the sustainable development of Lai Chi Wo by farming revitalization and
Hakka village conservation. The participants enjoyed a boat trip for
appreciating the coastal landforms and observing the geology and rocks
along the National Geopark of Hong Kong. We visited the traditional
Hakka village, Fung Shui Woodland and organic farm at Lai Chi Wo. We
also learned the Hakka culture by enjoying the Hakka cuisine lunch and
joining the Hakka snack workshop. To recapture the happy moment, please
click here for more photos.
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Screening of ‘The True Cost’
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Ms Suzanne Cheung, CEO of FoE(HK) was invited as the speaker in the panel discussion of the screening of a documentary “The True Cost”
organized by Thomson Reuters. “The True Cost” invites us on an eye
opening journey into the
lives of garment workers and unethical factory practices. Ms Suzanne
Cheung introduced the used clothes recycling programme organized by
FoE(HK) for raising the audience’s awareness of fast fashion.
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Eat Smartly Award Scheme 2017
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“Eat
Smartly Award Scheme 2017” had been successfully kicked-off in Kwai
Shing West Estate and Shui Chuen O Estate respectively. In order to
raise residents’ awareness of waste reduction and encourage the habit of
BYOB3 (Bottle, Box and Bag), residents could receive discount from
participating shop tenants if they support one of the “Eat Smartly”
Actions and present the discount coupon before ordering.
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Green Delight in Estates – Food Cherish Fun Day
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The
Green Delight in Estates – Food Cherish Fun Day was successfully held
at Oi Tung Estate, Hong Tung Estate and Yiu Tung Estate. The Fun Day
consisted of different sections including promotional display booths,
workshops for food waste reducing, recycling green games, Chinese
medicine practitioner consultations. Through different booth games and
workshops, participants could understand the importance of green living
style so as to reduce waste generation.
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Green Fun Day – Green Tour, Food‧No Waste
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Green
Fun Day – Green Tour, Food‧No Waste was successfully held. This is a
one-day activity for participants to experience how to be an Eco Expert.
Participants could stroll around in ‘sea’ of Canola flowers, visit
organic farm, join sharing session of green and healthy living habits
with Chinese medicine practitioner, participle food waste workshop and
learn more on clean recycling. Last but not least, we collected unsold
foods in wet market and enjoyed the meal made from collected surplus
food.
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ECO Star Awards 2016
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Ms
Suzanne Cheung, CEO of FoE(HK) was invited as the award presenter at
the ‘ECO Star Awards 2016’ Prize Presentation Ceremony. The Road Show
Media Limited organized the ECO Star Award annually to express
commendations to the environmental activists and promote public
awareness of sustainable environmental protection.
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Tree Planting Challenge 2017
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One
of the FOE(HK)’s flagship programs namely ‘Tree Planting Challenge
2017’ (TPC) will be held again on 30 April 2017, in Tai Lam Country
Park!
It is a unique environmental activity that combines tree-planting,
hiking and a test of your endurance. Since 2005, 83,000 seedlings were
planted on the slopes in various country parks with more than 9,000
participants in past 10 years.
We now invite all nature lovers to
experience the challenge
of tree-planting work and spread the message to "Save Trees, Conserve
Nature". Let’s take action to reduce our carbon footprint and stop
global warming. Learn more about the impact of climate change.
Stay tuned for more updates by visiting our website
cooltree.foe.org.hk or
Facebook page.
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Annual Forum 2017 of the Environmental Division of the Hong Kong Institution of Engineers
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As
an advocate of Smart Eco-city, FoE(HK) is delighted to support the
Annual Forum 2017 organized by the Environmental Division of the Hong
Kong Institution of Engineers - “Paradigm Shift: Emergence of
Environmental Management and Engineering in the Development of Hong Kong
into a World City” . Urbanization has aroused a series of environmental
problems. To adapt to the ever-changing environment in confronting with
issues like climate change and the decline of biodiversity, developing
infrastructures in a systematic and sustainable manner is necessary. The
Annual Forum provides a golden opportunity for professional engineers,
experts, academics and industry stakeholders to give insights on
advanced technologies for developing a World-Class city. Local and
overseas experiences will be shared to stimulate initiatives that could
further reinforce Hong Kong’s status as a World City.
Date: 27 April 2017(Thursday)
Time: 9:00am to 5:00pm
Venue: Crowne Plaza Hong Kong
Kowloon East (3 Tong Tak Street, Tseung Kwan O, Hong Kong)
Language: English
For details of the forum and registration, please
click here.
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ICCC2017@HK
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Concerned
about climate change? Want to know how to get involved? FoE(HK)
cordially invite you to join The 4th International Conference on Climate
Change (ICCC2017@HK) on 21– 22 April 2017!
The two-day conference includes 18 presentations and 4 panel
discussions. With more than 250 professionals and dignitaries are
expected to attending the conference, ICCC2017@HK will set the stage for
one of the largest and comprehensive events on climate change in Asia.
For conference details
and registration, please
click here.
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New Discounts on Green Products by Mindfield
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To
reward our COOL Ambassadors’ in making Hong Kong a greener city through
sustainable actions, e-membership cards will be issued to our COOL
Ambassadors and they are entitled to exclusive discounts on green
products provided by our partners. Mindfield Limited will become one of
our partners of COOL Ambassador Program with effective from 1 April
2017. By entering the predefined promotional code during online shopping
via
Mindfield online store, COOL Ambassadors are entitled to 15% discount on local grown vegetables.
The COOL Ambassador program is a platform for leaders to explore,
discuss and take action from the environmental perspective, to create
positive impacts on the society. Our COOL Ambassadors play an important
role in promoting and establishing environmentally sustainable lifestyle
in Hong Kong.
It is time for us to establish low carbon lifestyle and plant for our green future!
Click here to register as our
COOL Ambassador and view the exclusive benefits and special discounts.
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Volunteer Recruitment
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FoE (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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