Biological resources provide for our daily needs, such as clothing, food, shelter, fuel and medicine. However, due to the current over-consumption pattern, many of the biological resources that we come across are now under the risk of depletion and exhaustion. If the rate of harvesting and consumption is greater than the reproduction rate, more and more species, habitats and resources will disappear more quickly than we can imagine! Recognising this, the Council for Sustainable Development is carrying out a public engagement on ways and means to promote more sustainable consumption of biological resources.
The important issues to be discussed include:
- How to promote best practices among businesses?
- How could businesses take the lead in promoting sustainable consumption of biological resources?
- What are the drivers for businesses to purchase more sustainable products?
You are cordially invited to attend this event on 19 October to share with us and the Council your views on these issues.
The event is co-organised by the Council for Sustainable Development, an advisory body to the Government, and Business Environment Council.
Speakers
- Prof. Jonathan Wong - Convenor, Support Group on Promotion of Sustainable Use of Biological Resources under the Council for Sustainable Development
- Dr Winnie Law - Associate Director, Policy for Sustainability Lab of Faculty of Social Sciences of The University of Hong Kong
To be followed by discussion on the aforementioned themes.
Target Sectors
- Food and catering
- Hotels
- Timber, paper and furniture producers/ suppliers
- Construction industry/ construction materials
- Supermarkets
- Professional groups, e.g. accreditation/ certification bodies
- Apparel industry/ retailers
Co-organiser
Registration
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Date: |
19 October 2016 (Wednesday) |
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Time: |
10:30 am – 11:30 am (Registration starts at 10:00 am) |
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Venue: |
BEC Auditorium, G/F, 77 Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon Tong |
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Language: |
English |
Please fill in the ONLINE REGISTRATION FORM (Registration Closed) to reserve your seat(s). Successful registrations will be notified separately. For enquiries, please contact Mr Darwin Leung (T. 3917 4763 | E. darwinth@hku.hk) or Ms Joyce Chow (T. 3917 4761 | E. joycewc@hku.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
