Environment and nature

Global ocean wealth valued at US$24 trillion WWF-Hong Kong urges government to designate 10%of our waters as MPA

WWF-Hong Kong 24.04.2015 09:27

The value of the ocean’s riches rivals the size of the world’s leading economies, but its resources are rapidly eroding, according to a report released by WWF today. The report, Reviving the Ocean Economy: The case for action - 2015, analyses the ocean’s role as an economic powerhouse and outlines the threats that are moving it toward collapse. The value of key ocean assets is conservatively...

Environment and nature International

中大賽馬會地球保源行動舉辦「保育生物多樣性」論壇歡迎公眾報名參加

The Chinese University of Hong Kong 23.04.2015 10:12

香港中文大學（中大）賽馬會地球保源行動（地球保源行動）將於本周五（4月24日）在尖沙咀香港童軍中心舉辦環境及氣候論壇系列之「保育生物多樣性」論壇，邀請來自不同界別的專家分享意見及觀點。論壇以粵語進行，歡迎公眾人士參加，免費入場。生物多樣性是生態系統服務和可持續發展的基石，而氣候變化、基建發展和過度開發都會對生物多樣性構成威脅，更會導致生態系統失衡，無法繼續提供天然資源，人類將因而面臨嚴峻的考驗。是次「保育生物多樣性」論壇邀得香港特別行政區政府漁農自然護理署高級自然護理主任（生物多樣性）陳堅峰先生擔任主講嘉賓，討論本地生物多樣性的保育。此外，香港大學生物科學學院首席講師侯智恒博士和開創綠家園創辦人左治強先生亦將分享見解，與在場人士交流意見。環境及氣候論壇系列：保育生物多樣性日期：2015年4月24日（星期五）時間：下午3時至5時地點：九龍尖沙咀香港童軍中心11樓集會堂 ...

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Unilever takes top spot on Oxfam s Behind the Brands Scorecard

Oxfam (Hong Kong) 08.04.2015 10:56

Big food companies improve policies but need implementation Food producer Unilever has overtaken Nestlé by taking the top spot on Oxfam’s Behind the Brands Scorecard – a campaign that keeps the world’s 10 biggest food and beverage companies accountable. Unilever topped Nestlé with an overall score of 71 per cent compared to Nestlé’s 69 per cent. Oxfam’s scorecard ranks the 10 biggest food and...

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SHKP promotes healthy and sustainable living by joining Earth Hour and Hike for Hospice

Sun Hung Kai Properties Limited 07.04.2015 11:33

As part of its continuous promotion of healthy and sustainable living, Sun Hung Kai Properties Limited (SHKP) integrates environmental considerations into daily business operations and supports green initiatives in the community. The company also fosters and takes part in charitable events, and encourages staff to exercise for worthy causes. Over 200 developments commit to Earth Hour SHKP...

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Ventilating our high-rise compact city– Tackling the phenomena of wind weakening

The University of Hong Kong 02.04.2015 11:07

Reduced city ventilation is a major cause of the heat island phenomenon, and a determinant of air quality in Hong Kong and other cities. The ventilation of air and wind flows is fundamental for removing heat and airborne pollutants in cities, particularly in high-rise compact cities such as Hong Kong with a high population density and a high concentration of tall buildings. Hong Kong’s air has...

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全城參與「地球一小時」共證熄燈一刻留住地球「捨」出未來

WWF-Hong Kong 30.03.2015 11:03

全球超過172個國家和地區，超過7,000個城市響應「地球一小時」全港所有大學及超過300間中、小學承諾參與超過3,900間公司及大廈熄燈支持「幻彩詠香江」暫停一晚禮賓府、特首辦公室及立法會綜合大樓、青馬大橋均參與熄燈活動每年一度的全球環保行動「地球一小時2015」今日（3月28日）晚上8時半舉行，世界自然基金會香港分會 (WWF) 連續第七年在香港舉辦此活動，鼓勵全港市民攜手熄燈一小時，與全球超過7,000個城市承諾實踐可持續發展的生活模式。「地球一小時2015」以 “留住地球...

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Ocean Park Launches HK s First Attraction Themed on South Australian Outback

Ocean Park Hong Kong 24.03.2015 11:04

Ocean Park Launches HK’s First Attraction Themed on South Australian Outback Adventures in Australia Presented by ANZ Offers Encounters with Iconic Animals Promoting LOHAS Koala Named “Yani” as Voted by Public Mr. Leo Kung, Chairman of Ocean Park, today was joined by the Honourable John Tsang Chun-wah, GBM, JP, Financial Secretary, HKSAR; His Excellency the Honourable Hieu Van Le AO,...

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Setting Clear Objectives Facilitates Discussions on Future Regulatory Framework for the Electricity Sector

CLP Power Hong Kong Limited 17.03.2015 10:11

CLP Power Hong Kong Limited (CLP Power) Managing Director Mr Paul Poon expressed today (16 March) that the upcoming Government public consultation on the electricity sector’s future regulatory framework should have clear objectives and provide detailed information to the community to facilitate a rational and informed discussion. Speaking at the first of the four spring luncheons hosted by CLP...

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Earth Hour 2015 Kicks Off With WWF s Refurnishing Nature Exhibition

WWF-Hong Kong 11.03.2015 10:19

This year’s Earth Hour, the world's largest collective environmental action, will take place at 8:30pm on 28 March. Organized by WWF-Hong Kong, the Hong Kong edition of Earth Hour is now in its seventh year, and this year’s kick off event will generate excitement and interest in advance of the collective “lights out” action. The “Refurnishing Nature” Exhibition will run from 10-17 March at Times...

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Funds raised will be used to conduct urgent repairs on bird hides at Mai Po Nature Reserve

WWF-Hong Kong’s annual bird-watching event, the Big Bird Race 2015, came to a successful close last Saturday, 17 January. The Race attracted over 80 participants from 16 local and overseas teams who competed for several prizes. Five of these teams came from China, Korea, Taiwan and Macau. The Deadset Drongos, a first-time team, won the champion by recording 157 species over the course of the...

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