On 4 October 2024, Hong Kong 2050 is Now launched the first event of the Key Environmental Education Leaders (KEL) Programme with a Decarbonisation Webinar. The KEL Programme aims to empower educators to nurture the next generation of environmental leaders by offering comprehensive training to principals, teachers, and educators from local schools in Hong Kong.
We were honoured to welcome Mr. Lam Chiu Ying, former head of the Hong Kong Observatory, and Mr. Wong Kam Sing, former Secretary for the Environment, as our guest speakers. In the first half of the webinar, Mr. Lam Chiu Ying discussed climate science, explaining the intrinsic link between human activities and climate change and its impact on daily life and survival. He highlighted that 2023 marks a tipping point for the climate, as carbon dioxide level have risen rapidly during the past 35 years, contributing to half of the total carbon dioxide emission since Industrial Revolution. He also emphasised that climate change will significantly affect food security, with noticeable impacts expected before 2050. He stressed the urgency for Hong Kong to become a resilient society and for young people to develop climate knowledge to become future leaders in sustainable development.
Next, Mr. Wong Kam Sing provided insights into Hong Kong’s decarbonisation efforts and underscored the crucial role educators play in shaping a sustainable future. He stated that Hong Kong needs to enhance its mitigation and adaptation measures and noted that the government has introduced various blueprints and quick guides on how the city has reduced carbon emissions per capita. He shared practical ways to reduce carbon emissions in everyday life and highlighted the importance of incorporating decarbonisation concepts into different school subjects, which could have a significant impact.
During the Q&A session, participants asked insightful questions, such as how sustainability can be integrated into school curricula and how carbon dioxide levels have changed over the years. They also expressed gratitude to the speakers, noting that similar talks would be beneficial if held at schools.
We are deeply thankful to our speakers for sharing their expertise and enthusiasm during the webinar, and we look forward to continuing the conversation on climate change in schools and across the education sector.
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