SEE exchanges views with young engineers attending COP28 in Dubai (with photos)
The Secretary for Environment and Ecology, Mr Tse Chin-wan (first left), yesterday (December 5, Dubai time) visited a project under i2Cool, a Hong Kong company, in the Dubai Mall, in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates.
The Secretary for Environment and Ecology, Mr Tse Chin-wan (third left); the Permanent Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury (Financial Services), Ms Salina Yan (second left); and the Commissioner for Climate Change of the Environment and Ecology Bureau, Mr Wong Chuen-fai (first left), yesterday (December 5, Dubai time) visited a project under i2Cool Limited, a Hong Kong company, in the Dubai Mall, in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates, and exchanged views with the representatives from i2Cool Limited.
The Secretary for Environment and Ecology, Mr Tse Chin-wan, and the Permanent Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury (Financial Services), Ms Salina Yan, yesterday (December 5, Dubai time) attended the reception organised by the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in Dubai, the Hong Kong Institution of Engineers (HKIE) and the Hong Kong Climate Change Forum in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates. Photo shows Mr Tse (centre); Ms Yan (third right); and the President of the HKIE, Dr Barry Lee (first left), with other participants.
The Secretary for Environment and Ecology, Mr Tse Chin-wan, yesterday (December 5, Dubai time) attended the reception organised by the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in Dubai, the Hong Kong Institution of Engineers and the Hong Kong Climate Change Forum in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates, and delivered a speech in the reception.
The Secretary for Environment and Ecology, Mr Tse Chin-wan, and the Permanent Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury (Financial Services), Ms Salina Yan, yesterday (December 5, Dubai time) attended the reception organised by the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in Dubai, the Hong Kong Institution of Engineers (HKIE) and the Hong Kong Climate Change Forum in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates. Photo shows Mr Tse (front row, centre); Ms Yan (front row, third right); and the President of the HKIE, Dr Barry Lee (front row, second right), with other participants.
The Secretary for Environment and Ecology, Mr Tse Chin-wan (first right), yesterday (December 5, Dubai time) exchanged views with Hong Kong young engineers through video conferencing in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates.
The Secretary for Environment and Ecology, Mr Tse Chin-wan (second left); the Permanent Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury (Financial Services), Ms Salina Yan (first left); and the Commissioner for Climate Change of the Environment and Ecology Bureau, Mr Wong Chuen-fai (third left), yesterday (December 5, Dubai time) visited the exhibition booth of Neuron Digital, a park company of the Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation, at the 28th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates.
The Secretary for Environment and Ecology, Mr Tse Chin-wan (second left); the Permanent Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury (Financial Services), Ms Salina Yan (first right); and the Commissioner for Climate Change of the Environment and Ecology Bureau, Mr Wong Chuen-fai (second right), yesterday (December 5, Dubai time) visited the exhibition booth of M Concept Studio, a park company of the Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation, at the 28th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates.
The Secretary for Environment and Ecology, Mr Tse Chin-wan, yesterday (December 5, Dubai time) attended the reception in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates, organised by the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in Dubai, the Hong Kong Institution of Engineers (HKIE) and the Hong Kong Climate Change Forum, and delivered a keynote speech on the decarbonisation strategies and progress in Hong Kong.
After the reception, Mr Tse exchanged views with HKIE’s delegation as well as professionals and young engineers attending the 28th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP28). In additional to the young engineers attending the reception, around one hundred engineers in Hong Kong also joined the chitchat session with Mr Tse through video conferencing.
Speaking at the reception, Mr Tse pointed out that, the innovative ideas and technical expertise of young engineers play a crucial role in combating climate change and making a sustainable development. He also addressed the participants on green business opportunities arising from decarbonisation transformation and the challenges faced by the professionals. He encouraged them to continue to play an essential role and contribute in building a sustainable future.
In the morning, Mr Tse and the Permanent Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury (Financial Services), Ms Salina Yan, visited a project under i2Cool, a Hong Kong company, in the Dubai Mall. By applying the company’s product, iPaint, both surface temperature and indoor temperature can be effectively reduced, contributing to a reduction of energy consumption in buildings.
In the afternoon, Mr Tse and Ms Yan also visited the exhibition booths of park companies of the Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation, including M Concept Studio and Neuron Digital, at the COP28. He was briefed by the exhibitors on various green technology.
Mr Tse will attend the COP28 China Corner’s Side Event on December 6 (Dubai time), and conclude his visit at night.
Ends/Wednesday, December 6, 2023
Issued at HKT 8:00
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