“Gender and climate justice are inseparable. When girls are empowered to understand climate systems and advocate for policy, they become catalysts for systemic transformations.” Happy Earth Day! The global theme for April 22 this year is “Our Power Our Planet”, stressing the urgent need to scale renewable energy for building a healthy and resilient future…
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The Conversation Op-ed: China leads the net zero transition – here’s what we can learn from Beijing and Hong Kong
As the dust settles on New York Climate Week, we caught the last trail and published our op-ed on The Conversation. It is a non-profit platform that provides news and analysis written by experts in accessible language for public education and engagement. It covers a wide range of subjects such as Science and Technology, Arts…
V’air collaborates with Hong Kong Disneyland to launch Disney Environmental Expedition
Do you know that Hong Kong Disneyland has one of the largest solar PV systems in Hong Kong? When watching Moana: A Homecoming Celebration, have you ever put yourself in the shoes of an Islander like Moana, facing sea level rise and coral bleaching under the climate crisis? Imagine blending these elements altogether into an…
New TV Documentary of Climate Change in Fiji and insights from COP28 launched!
“We failed to show that we have responded with purpose and the urgency to limit warming to 1.5 degrees”, said Samoa, representing small island states at the recent June UN Climate Conference SB60 which just closed. Clearly, we are not doing enough. RTHK’s latest four-part TV documentary entitled “Climate Insight (氣候全面體)” explores the crucial topics…
The Year of Action: Reflections on Earth Day 2024
Today, as we commemorate Earth Day #422, let us take a moment to reflect on the critical importance of sustainability and climate action. It is a time for us to come together, embracing a multi-level and multi-disciplinary approach that holds the key to our collective success in overcoming the challenges that lie ahead. To achieve…
Publication on Sensitive Interventions for Beijing and Hong Kong
It always seems impossible until it’s done! After graduating from MPhil at Environmental Change Institute (ECI), University of Oxford, I really wanted to publish my dissertation on accelerating carbon neutrality in China, with the aim of reaching a wider audience and potentially influencing policy decisions. Yet, it was a daunting task, especially as I started…
Preparation for Antarctic Climate Exhibition in collaboration with the Museum of Climate Change
After months-long preparation, I am launching my exhibition entitled “Climate Witness: Changing Polar Landscapes”. The exhibition aims to highlight the impact of climate change on the Antarctic landscapes. This is my first initiative as the Museum of Climate Change Scholar, where I worked closely with the Museum of Climate Change team, Dr. Rebecca Lee and…
COP28 Final Outcome – 13 Dec 2023
The world is watching as leaders gather in the United Nations Climate Change Conference COP28 in UAE for the first Global Stocktake (GST) after the Paris Agreement. The first draft of the GST was released at 6am local time on 13 December, with an almost 24-hour delay from the scheduled release time due to a…
Ocean’s role in the Climate Crisis – Why it matters
Drawing on inspirations and wisdom from TED prize winner Dr. Sylvia Earle during our 2023 Antarctic Climate Expedition, I delivered my first TEDx talk to an audience of 1,000+ at BEAMPlus Gold rated green building – Xiqu Centre in West Kowloon. On “The Case for Building Cities’ Climate Resilience, Now”, I presented to the audience…
Record Rainfall and Flooding in Hong Kong Calls for a Serious Look at Urban Climate Resilience
Calling the summer of 2023 in Hong Kong eventful would be an understatement. The city witnessed the hottest August on record, marked by multiple heatwaves. In September, Super Typhoon Saola struck, followed closely by a severe rainstorm – during which the highest hourly rainfall since 1884 was recorded – that caused serious flooding. Scientists have concluded – with very high confidence in reports by the…
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