HKUST-IENV Newsletter #202206

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PRAISE-HK on the news

18 May 2022 - PRAISE-HK was featured in TVB programme, Innovation GPS "創科導航". In this episode, Prof. Alexis Lau introduced the technological innovation of PRAISE-HK App and explained how it helps users reduce personal air pollution exposure. Mr. Chan Wing Kai, Chairman of Hong Kong Asthma Society, further articulated why PRAISE-HK is helpful for asthmatic patients and their family members. 

Watch the video replay (Cantonese only) | Download the upgraded PRAISE-HK App: iOS | Android

[WEBINAR REPLAY] TCFD based reporting of capacity to transition to net-zero carbon emissions 

10 May 2022 - Co-organised with Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants, this webinar on TCFD’s recommendations brought together industry experts to address three questions. What have we learned from implementing TCFD based management and reporting? When company board decisions be based on adequate information on the impact of these decisions on company's projected abatement capacity? When will equity and debt investors-have comparable, assured, emissions reporting and abatement capacity data from companies on their Bloomberg, Wind or Reuters terminals? Revisit the webinar.

OPINIONS

• China Daily (8 June 2022) - City Can Play Lead Role in Maritime Decarbonization
  Dr. ZHANG Yiqi (HKUST)
  
  
• China Daily (17 May 2022) - SAR Needs Diverse Governing Team to Facilitate Multidisciplinary Policymaking
  By: Dr. Roy LAW (HKUST)
  
  
• China Daily (5 May 2022) - Sustainable Development to Guide John Lee’s Initiatives
  By: Prof. Christine LOH (HKUST)

NEW ARTICLES

• Northern Metropolis Project Needs Talent from Diverse Backgrounds
  By: Dr. Roy LAW (HKUST), Ms. Olivia TO (HKUST), Mr. Bernard NG (HKSTP), Ms. Cathy LO (HKSTP)
  
  
• The Northern Metropolis Could Be a Biodiverse Zero Carbon Project
  By: Ms. Olivia TO (HKUST), Dr. Michael LAU (Hong Kong Wetlands Conservation Association),
  Prof. Faith CHAN (University of Nottingham Ningbo China)
  
  
• Wetlands – The Key to a Sustainable Northern Metropolis
  By: Dr. Michael LAU (Hong Kong Wetlands Conservation Association)

NEW VIDEOS

• Digitalization of the New Northern Metropolis Development
  By: Prof. Zhongmin LU (HKUST)
  
  
• Regional Cooperation & Opportunities for a Biodiverse Low Carbon Northern Metropolis
  By: Ms. Olivia TO (HKUST)

Media & Opinions

17 June 2022 - Prof. Christine Loh talked about ESG & business opportunities at The 4th Master Insight Finance Summit cum ESG Award Ceremony. (Cantonese only)

Event news reports: 

- 2022財經峰會｜管仲連、陸恭蕙、鄭子云：疫後如何把握綠色商機？
- 陸恭蕙：ESG促進企業發展 助力香港繼續前行

 

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