With the overarching imperative of the Paris Agreement to reach net zero carbon emissions by the middle of the century, transitioning to an ultra-low carbon electricity market is vital. Renewable energy (RE) development, including solar power, has a significant role to play in achieving this transition. The Hong Kong Government launched its new Climate Action Plan 2030+ on 20 January, which included a target to reduce the carbon intensity of the economy by 65-70% by 2030 (stated to be equivalent to a 26-36% absolute reduction) and said that it was ready to optimize the introduction of RE in a more systematic manner with the Government taking the lead. BEC, WWF and Hong Kong Baptist University’s Asian Energy Studies Centre bring together government, business and NGOs to facilitate a dialogue, on policy measures and actions that can be introduced in the city to facilitate an energy transition, with a focus on optimization of renewable energy.
The Seminar will:
- Explain the ambitions of the HK Government as reflected in its new Climate Action Plan 2030+
- Explore the challenges and opportunities in relation to renewable energy in Hong Kong
- Consider how other countries and cities have stimulated renewable energy generation in their territories
- Study social and business perspectives on supporting solar PV policies
- Explore the policies likely to be most effective to facilitate a major uptake of renewable energy
Programme and Speakers
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8:45am |
Registration (with tea/coffee served) |
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9:10am |
Opening Remarks - Adam Koo, CEO, BEC |
9:15am |
Introduction - C W Cheung, Assistant Director of Conservation, WWF-Hong Kong |
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9:25am |
“Hong Kong’s Climate Action Plan 2030+” Christine Loh, Under Secretary for the Environment, Hong Kong SAR Government |
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9:50am |
“Industry perspectives: the opportunities and challenges in relation to renewable energy in Hong Kong” by BEC Council Members Joseph Law, Senior Director - Planning & Development, CLP Power Hong Kong Ltd Warren Y C Wu, Manager, Strategic Development, The Hongkong Electric Co., Ltd |
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10:20am |
“How can the next Chief Executive build on the Government’s Climate Action Plan 2030+ and encourage renewable energy uptake?” Gavin Edwards, Director of Conservation, WWF-Hong Kong |
| 10:45am | Coffee Break |
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11:05am |
“Reassessing Hong Kong's policy prospects and challenges for solar PV” Daphne Mah, Assistant Professor, Department of Geography; Director, Asian Energy Studies Centre, Hong Kong Baptist University |
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11:30am |
“How was renewable energy stimulated in Taiwan – learning from the Taiwanese experience.” K H Chen, General Manager, Sinogreenergy, Taiwan |
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11:55am |
Panel Discussion & Floor Discussion Moderator: Professor Raymond So, Chairman, The Energy Advisory Committee, Hong Kong SAR Government |
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12:50pm |
Conclusions and Summing-up Adam Koo, CEO, BEC |
*BEC reserves the right to revise and update the programme without prior notice.
Registration
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Date: |
24 February 2017 (Friday) |
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Time: |
9:10am – 1:00pm (Registration starts at 8:45am) |
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Venue: |
BEC Auditorium, G/F, 77 Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon Tong (Opposite to Festival Walk, Kowloon Tong MTR Exit C2 - location map) |
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Fee: |
BEC Members or WWF CMP/LOOP/LCMP Members: HK$100 per person |
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Language: |
English |
Thank you for your support, this event is FULL HOUSE now.
For further information, please contact Ms Jill Chow (T 2784 3942 | E jill@bec.org.hk) or Ms Cathy Lo (T 2784 3922 | E cathy@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
Co-organisers: WWF-Hong Kong and Hong Kong Baptist University’s Asian Energy Studies Centre
About WWF-Hong Kong
WWF is one of the world’s most respected conservation organizations, with a network active in more than 100 countries. WWF’s mission is to build a future in which humans live in harmony with nature. WWF-Hong Kong has been working since 1981 to transform Hong Kong into Asia’s most sustainable city through our Conservation and Education programmes. For more information, please visit our website: http://wwf.org.hk
About Baptist University’s Asian Energy Studies Centre (AESC)
AESC aims to promote informed energy decision-making, and improve energy policies in the Asian region including Hong Kong, by creating new knowledge, providing practical policy recommendations, promoting knowledge exchange and facilitating stakeholder engagement. AESC is committed to bringing together relevant stakeholders to discuss policy developments and challenges of new and renewable energy options for a more sustainable energy future in Hong Kong. To learn more about AESC and its most recent works, please visit: http://aesc.hkbu.edu.hk
