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SEE continues to attend COP31 in Türkiye (with photos)
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     The Secretary for Environment and Ecology, Mr Tse Chin-wan, continued to attend the 31st Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP31) in Antalya, Türkiye, on November 11 and 12 (Antalya time). He also had meetings with the Minister of the Ministry of Ecology and Environment (MEE), Mr Huang Runqiu, representatives from the Chinese delegation, other representatives and exchanged views with young engineers.
      
     On November 11 (Antalya time), Mr Tse met with the Director of Climate Action Division of the Climate and Energy Bureau of the Incheon Metropolitan City of the Republic of Korea, Ms Jin Moon, to exchange views on issues including energy transition, hydrogen development and green transportation.
      
     On the same day, Mr Tse attended a cocktail reception hosted by the Hong Kong Institution of Engineers (HKIE) and delivered a keynote speech introducing Hong Kong's carbon reduction strategies and progress. He also said that engineers are the core driving force in achieving these targets and accelerating green transformation, playing a key role across fields such as green technologies, net-zero electricity generation, sustainable aviation fuel development, achieving "zero landfill", and enhancing climate resilience. In addition to bringing talent, resources, and funding together through the Belt and Road Green Development Cooperation Platform jointly established with the MEE, the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Government will also continue to assist the engineering sector in exporting green solutions to new markets, with a view to building a sustainable future together.
      
     During the reception, Mr Tse also exchanged views with the delegation of the HKIE and young engineers.
      
     On November 12 (Antalya time), Mr Tse met with the Secretary General of ICLEI-Local Governments for Sustainability, Mr Gino Van Begin; and the Deputy Director General of International Union for Conservation of Nature, Mr Stewart Maginnis, to discuss about issues including combatting climate change, biodiversity, sustainable development, enhancing inter-city co-operation.
      
     Afterwards, Mr Tse also met with Mr Huang and the head of the Chinese delegation and Vice Minister of the MEE, Mr Li Gao, to discuss about the work related to carbon reduction strategy and its progress and green finance between the country and the HKSAR.
      
     On the other hand, the Commissioner for Climate Change of the Environment and Ecology Bureau, Mr Sammy Yeung, attended the official launch ceremony of the Global Carbon Market Network (GCMN) convened by UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) on the same day. The GCMN connects carbon exchanges, financial institutions, investors, project developers, etc, aiming to strengthen high-integrity carbon markets, mobilise climate finance, and facilitate international co-operation.
      
     In his speech at the ceremony, Mr Yeung said that the establishment of the GCMN is crucial for supporting the implementation of Article 6 of the Paris Agreement, fostering market integrity, and mobilising climate finance for developing economies. He also introduced Hong Kong's decarbonisation targets and achievements, and noted that as an international green finance centre and a "super connector," Hong Kong has been actively promoting the development of high-integrity carbon credits and global carbon market co-operation through initiatives such as the international carbon marketplace Core Climate.
      
     Mr Tse left on the night of November 12 (Antalya time) and will arrive at Hong Kong this afternoon (November 13, Hong Kong time).
 
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The Secretary for Environment and Ecology, Mr Tse Chin-wan (second left), and the Commissioner for Climate Change of the Environment and Ecology Bureau, Mr Sammy Yeung (third left), attended the 31st Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change in Antalya, Türkiye, on November 11 (Antalya time), and met with the Director of Climate Action Division of the Climate and Energy Bureau of the Incheon Metropolitan City of the Republic of Korea, Ms Jin Moon (second right).
The Secretary for Environment and Ecology, Mr Tse Chin-wan, attended the cocktail reception hosted by the Hong Kong Institution of Engineers in Antalya, Türkiye, on November 11 (Antalya time). Photo shows Mr Tse delivering a keynote speech at the cocktail reception.
The Secretary for Environment and Ecology, Mr Tse Chin-wan, attended the cocktail reception hosted by the Hong Kong Institution of Engineers in Antalya, Türkiye, on November 11 (Antalya time). Photo shows Mr Tse (centre) and young engineers attending the 31st Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change after exchanging views at the cocktail reception.
The Secretary for Environment and Ecology, Mr Tse Chin-wan, attended the cocktail reception hosted by the Hong Kong Institution of Engineers in Antalya, Türkiye, on November 11 (Antalya time). Photo shows Mr Tse (right) being interviewed by a young engineer attending the 31st Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change at the reception.
The Secretary for Environment and Ecology, Mr Tse Chin-wan (second left), attended the 31st Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change in Antalya, Türkiye, on November 12 (Antalya time), and met with the Secretary General of ICLEI-Local Governments for Sustainability, Mr Gino Van Begin (second right).
The Secretary for Environment and Ecology, Mr Tse Chin-wan (second left), and the Commissioner for Climate Change of the Environment and Ecology Bureau, Mr Sammy Yeung (first left), attended the 31st Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change in Antalya, Türkiye, on November 12 (Antalya time), and met with the Deputy Director General of International Union for Conservation of Nature, Mr Stewart Maginnis (second right).
The Secretary for Environment and Ecology, Mr Tse Chin-wan (second left), and the Commissioner for Climate Change of the Environment and Ecology Bureau, Mr Sammy Yeung (first left), attended the 31st Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change in Antalya, Türkiye, on November 12 (Antalya time), and met with the Minister of the Ministry of Ecology and Environment (MEE), Mr Huang Runqiu (first right), and the head of the Chinese delegation and Vice Minister of the MEE, Mr Li Gao (second right).
The Commissioner for Climate Change of the Environment and Ecology Bureau, Mr Sammy Yeung, attended the official launch ceremony of the Global Carbon Market Network organised by the UN Trade and Development in Antalya, Türkiye, on November 12 (Antalya time) during the 31st Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, and delivered a speech at the ceremony.