The Hong Kong SAR Government launched a three-month Public Consultation on the Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan (“BSAP”) on 8 January 2016. In preparing the BSAP for Hong Kong, the Government examines the existing condition of biodiversity and practices for its conservation in Hong Kong, and identifies any additional work needed to be undertaken, taking into account objectives and principles of the Convention on Biological Diversity, as well as local needs and priorities.
Since 2013, the Government has initiated public engagements and conducted a number of educational and awareness-raising programmes including the first Biodiversity Festival held last year. After 18 months of stakeholder engagements, the Government has recommended the following four areas for action over the next five years: (1) Conservation - continue to implement and enhance existing conservation measures; (2) Mainstreaming - incorporate biodiversity considerations into planning and decision-making to achieve sustainable development; (3) Knowledge: conduct biodiversity surveys and studies to fill knowledge gaps; and (4) Community involvement: promote public awareness and knowledge of biodiversity among stakeholders and the public.
Dr. Leung Siu-fai, Director of Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation, will meet with BEC members on 1 February 2016 to introduce the Government’s BSAP consultation and collect views from members, followed by panel discussion and Q&A session.
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Date: |
1 February 2016 (Monday) |
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Time: |
2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. (Registration starts at 2:00 p.m.) |
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Venue: |
BEC Auditorium, G/F, 77 Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon Tong |
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Fee: |
For BEC Member, $200 per person with the following discounts: For non-BEC Member, $400 per person |
Please download and fill in the REGISTRATION FORM (Registration Closed) to reserve your seat(s). Confirmation will be issued upon successful registration.
For enquiries, please contact Ms Jill Chow (T 2784 3942 | E jill@bec.org.hk).
Remarks
(1) Registrations are subject to final confirmations from BEC
(2) Registrations of non-BEC members are subject to seats availability, after allowing for members’ registrations
(3) BEC reserves the right not to accept any registration, at its sole discretion and without the need to give explanations
(4) Closed to media
