KEL's 2nd Edition, Decarbonisation in Action: A Practical Seminar for Educators
- Mar 27
- 2 min read
As part of our ongoing effort to empower educators in driving sustainability, Civic Exchange has launched a new seminar series focusing on applying sustainable practices on school campuses. These seminars aim to equip teachers with practical knowledge, tools, and inspiration to integrate decarbonisation and sustainability into both school operations and student learning.
The first seminar, “Decarbonisation in Action: A Practical Seminar for Educators”, was successfully held on 27 March 2026.
We were honoured to have Mr CY Lam, Former Director of the Hong Kong Observatory, Mr KO Wong from CLP Power Hong Kong Limited, and Ar Dr Tony Ip from Hong Kong Green Building Council Limited as our guest speakers.
The seminar began with Mr CY Lam’s presentation on the latest developments and challenges in climate science. He highlighted that global warming is accelerating and poses serious risks to both the natural environment and social stability. He emphasised that, beyond technical solutions, it is equally important to strengthen public awareness and education to enable communities to adapt and build resilience in response to these challenges.
In the second session, speakers shared practical approaches to decarbonisation within school campuses, offering actionable insights for educators.
Mr KO Wong from CLP introduced various pathways to achieving carbon neutrality. His session highlighted the availability of practical support for schools, including energy audits, funding schemes, and subsidies for equipment upgrades. These initiatives support schools in improving energy efficiency and adopting renewable energy, helping to reduce carbon emissions while also lowering operational costs.
Ar Dr Tony Ip presented the key concepts of green building and the BEAM Plus framework for schools. The framework evaluates sustainability across multiple dimensions, including leadership, resource management, health, and the physical campus environment. He shared practical strategies, supported by real-life school case studies, that demonstrate how sustainability can be integrated into both learning and daily operations.
A group discussion session followed, where teachers shared their experiences and challenges in implementing decarbonisation practices within their own schools. The discussion also explored valuable insights on promoting education for sustainable development in different school contexts.
This exchange proved to be highly informative and inspiring, fostering peer learning and encouraging collaboration among educators who are committed to driving sustainability in education.
The seminar equipped educators with practical tools and insights to advance sustainability in schools. We look forward to continuing this series and supporting greener, more resilient campuses.
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