SEE begins visit to Azerbaijan (with photos)

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     The Secretary for Environment and Ecology, Mr Tse Chin-wan, joined the Chinese delegation to attend the 29th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP29) in Azerbaijan.

     Upon his arrival in Azerbaijan on November 11 (Azerbaijan time), Mr Tse, together with the Permanent Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury (Financial Services), Ms Salina Yan, met with the Financial Services Development Council and Friends of the Earth (HK) to learn about the outcomes of the side event jointly organised by the two organisations at the China Pavilion in the venue of the COP29 on the same day. They also discussed issues including green finance, green transformation of economies and international carbon market.

     Mr Tse and Ms Yan met with the head of the Chinese delegation, Mr Zhao Yingmin, yesterday morning (November 12, Azerbaijan time) to exchange views on the progress of the COP29, the international carbon market, and the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government's work in combating climate change.

     Afterwards, Mr Tse held a bilateral meeting with representatives of Bangkok, a member city of the C40 Cities Climate Leadership Group, to share the strategies and experiences of the two cities in combating climate change and to exchange views on co-operation and exchanges between the two places.

     In the afternoon, Mr Tse visited the Garadagh (Area 60) Solar Photovoltaic Power Plant to learn about the strategy and progress of energy transition as well as the latest development of and experience in renewable energy in Azerbaijan.

     The Environment and Ecology Bureau and the Hong Kong Observatory will hold a side event titled "Climate Action: From Climate Science to Opportunities to Develop New Energy" at the China Pavilion in today (November 13, Azerbaijan time) afternoon. Mr Tse will attend the side event and deliver an opening speech.

Ends/Wednesday, November 13, 2024
Issued at HKT 10:00

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The Secretary for Environment and Ecology, Mr Tse Chin-wan (second right); together with the Permanent Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury (Financial Services), Ms Salina Yan (first right); and the Commissioner for Climate Change, Mr Wong Chuen-fai (third right) met with the Financial Services Development Council and Friends of the Earth (HK) on November 11 (Azerbaijan time) to learn about the outcomes of the side event jointly organised by the two organisations at the China Pavilion in the venue of the 29th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change on the same day. They also discussed issues including green finance, green transformation of the economy and international carbon market.

The Secretary for Environment and Ecology, Mr Tse Chin-wan (right); and the Permanent Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury (Financial Services), Ms Salina Yan (left), yesterday (November 12, Azerbaijan time) met with the head of the Chinese delegation of the 29th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP29), Mr Zhao Yingmin (centre) in Azerbaijan, to exchange views on the progress of the COP29, the international carbon market, and the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government's work in combating climate change.

The Secretary for Environment and Ecology, Mr Tse Chin-wan (second right); and the Commissioner for Climate Change, Mr Wong Chuen-fai (third right) yesterday (November 12, Azerbaijan time) held a bilateral meeting in Azerbaijan with representatives of Bangkok, a member city of the C40 Cities Climate Leadership Group, to share the strategies and experiences of the two cities in combating climate change and to exchange views on co-operation and exchanges between the two places.

The Secretary for Environment and Ecology, Mr Tse Chin-wan (first right); the Commissioner for Climate Change, Mr Wong Chuen-fai (second right); and the Assistant Director of the Electrical and Mechanical Services Department Mr Arthur Lee (second left) visited the Garadagh (Area 60) Solar Photovoltaic Power Plant to learn about the strategy and progress of energy transition as well as the latest development of and experience in renewable energy in Azerbaijan yesterday (November 12, Azerbaijan time).