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The Environment Protection Department (EPD) has organised a series of exhibitions showing the impact of climate change on Hong Kong, starting today (November 14) and continuing until December 5.
"Climate change brings about severe weather conditions which pose an unprecedented challenge for human beings. The exhibition aims to enhance public awareness of the issue so that they can prepare to take mitigation measures. It also encourages people to give their views on the strategies for tackling climate change," an EPD spokesman said.
Scientists have indicated that if we make concerted and imminent mitigation efforts, we might avert the impact of climate change at lower cost. Therefore, members of the community should be prepared to help make Hong Kong a low carbon city, the spokesman said.
Apart from illustrating the impact of climate change on Hong Kong and ways of reducing carbon emissions, the exhibition also offers interactive games booths to enhance public understanding of the issue. Artiste Nancy Wu also took part in the exhibition today, including having some fun with members of the public.
Details of the exhibition are listed below:
Date Time Venue
November 14-18 noon to 8pm Aqua Theatre,
Island Resort Mall
November 20-24 noon to 8pm Zone D, Ma On Shan
Plaza
December 1-5 noon to 8pm Zone 2, Level 5,
Megabox
The Government issued a consultation document on September 10 to seek public views on our city's climate change strategy and action agenda.
The consultation document can be downloaded from the website of EPD (www.epd.gov.hk/epd/english/climate_change/files/Climate_Change_Booklet_E.pdf). Views and comments are welcome by December 10 and can be sent to EPD by mail to Climate Change Policy Co-ordination Section, Cross-boundary & International Division, Environmental Protection Department, 33/F, Revenue Tower, 5 Gloucester Road, Wan Chai, Hong Kong, or e-mail (cc_consultation@epd.gov.hk), facsimile (28382155) or internet (www.epd.gov.hk/epd/english/climate_change/consult.html).
Ends/Sunday, November 14, 2010
Issued at HKT 16:29
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