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SEN begins Copenhagen visit (with photos)
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     The Secretary for the Environment, Mr Wong Kam-sing, began his itinerary in Copenhagen, Denmark, yesterday (October 9, Copenhagen time).

     Upon arriving in the morning, Mr Wong met with the Chief Executive Officer of the Denmark Green Building Council, Ms Mette Qvist, to learn more about Denmark's measures in promoting green buildings, and discuss built environment issues related to promoting energy efficiency and reducing carbon emissions of buildings.

     In the afternoon, Mr Wong attended the Regional Meeting of Asia Mayors on Low Carbon Inclusive Growth organised by the C40 Cities Climate Leadership Group (C40) and spoke with the participants on Hong Kong's low-carbon policies. He also took part in the official opening reception of the C40 World Mayors Summit 2019.

     Mr Wong will attend multiple sessions of the Summit today (October 10, Copenhagen time) and will give a presentation at one of the plenary sessions.
 
Ends/Thursday, October 10, 2019
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The Secretary for the Environment, Mr Wong Kam-sing (first right), meets with the Chief Executive Officer of the Denmark Green Building Council, Ms Mette Qvist (second left), in Copenhagen, Denmark, on October 9 (Copenhagen time) to discuss built environment issues related to promoting energy efficiency and reducing carbon emissions of buildings.
The Secretary for the Environment, Mr Wong Kam-sing (second right), visits the Denmark Green Building Council in Copenhagen, Denmark, on October 9 (Copenhagen time) to learn more about Denmark's measures in promoting green buildings.
The Secretary for the Environment, Mr Wong Kam-sing, attended the Regional Meeting of Asia Mayors on Low Carbon Inclusive Growth organised by the C40 Cities Climate Leadership Group in Copenhagen, Denmark, on October 9 (Copenhagen time). Picture shows Mr Wong speaking with the participants on Hong Kong's low-carbon policies.
The Secretary for the Environment, Mr Wong Kam-sing, attended the Regional Meeting of Asia Mayors on Low Carbon Inclusive Growth organised by the C40 Cities Climate Leadership Group in Copenhagen, Denmark, on October 9 (Copenhagen time). Picture shows Mr Wong (front row, centre) with the participants.
The Secretary for the Environment, Mr Wong Kam-sing (front row, right), attends the official opening reception of the C40 Cities Climate Leadership Group World Mayors Summit 2019 in Copenhagen, Denmark, on October 9 (Copenhagen time).