Public Seminar: The Nexus between Climate, Nature and People

Humanity is facing multifaceted societal and environmental challenges stemming from climate change and nature loss. The World Economic Forum (WEF) Global Risks Report 2024 counts extreme weather events and critical change to Earth systems as the greatest concerns facing the world over the next decade. In Hong Kong, we have been experiencing rising temperatures alongside more frequent and intense extreme weather events, and recently witnessed a record-breaking rainstorm that wreaked havoc to our city. Prolonged heat waves, that exacerbate air pollution and pose health risks, have also become the norm.

The HKSAR Government committed to achieve carbon neutrality before 2050. WWF-Hong Kong has been working on a wide range of conservation and educational programmes and co-creating climate proofing future with corporate and community partners. To name a few, the Low Carbon Manufacturing Programme (LCMP) aims to cut carbon emissions generated by manufacturing facilities and develop environmental social governance for manufacturers. Over 280,000 tonnes of carbon emissions had been avoided by the LCMP companies.

Nature-based Solutions (NbS) leverage nature and the power of healthy ecosystems to protect people, optimise infrastructure and safeguard a stable and biodiverse future. NbS offer a promising approach to address many of the environmental and societal challenges facing Hong Kong. Our limited land and highly modified ecosystems mean we must make the most of working with nature.

This seminar titled “The nexus between climate, nature and people” explores how WWF works with corporate and community partners to mitigate climate change, improve public health and well-being, and enhance biodiversity — all while creating more livable, sustainable communities.

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