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Specific plans for the 2004-05 session are being scheduled so that the Forum can take a more pro-active approach towards promoting sustainable development in Hong Kong. Read More >>> Events Want to promote your SD event? contact HKSDF today!
Web-Site
The long-awaited upgrade of the web-site has commenced! Our website
www.hksdf.org.hk has been updated within
the last few weeks, and in future will contain regularly updated information and
news from Hong Kong and around the world. Everyone is encouraged to visit and
give their views, suggestions and comments. How can we better serve your needs?
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Articles
If you have written an article regarding Sustainable Development, please submit a copy to HKSDF so it can be placed in our library of articles on the web-site. Publishing decisions rest solely with HKSDF.
Renewable Energy (RE)
RE - The Right Time is Right Now! A government funded report offers some
hope for the future of Hong Kong. In summary, the report, quoted in the
Government I&R document, indicates that more than fifty percent of Hong Kong
power needs can be meet using Renewable Energy sources!
http://www.susdev.org.hk/en/paper/paper_ch3.asp#6
China has already developed the lead promoting RE, and Hong Kong really
needs to catch up! Hopefully, Hong Kong residents will enjoy the benefit's from
RE, including breathable air resulting from lower levels of pollution.
Don't be fooled by the 'green' image. RE is big business.
Globally, an estimated US$25 billion was spent in 2003.
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http://www.hksdf.org.hk/about.htm
Executive Committee
The Forum is pleased to announce that a number of new members have joined the Executive Committee (EXCO). Click photo to enlarge
At an EXCO meeting held immediately after the EGM on 8 July, the following members were elected: Raymond Leung - Chairman W.K. Yau - Vice Chairman Harold Insley - Secretary Felix Chan - Treasurer Lily Shui - Projects John Herbert - Membership The EXCO gratefully thanks the Business Environment Council for kindly hosting the EGM.
Chairman's Message
My first task must be to thank the outgoing 2003-04 Executive Committee.
Many have served the Forum over a number of years and have made a significant
contribution in both time and effort to our cause. Thank you.
Regards,
Raymond Leung
Chair
TaskForces
A special task force has been set up to monitor and comment on HKSAR
Government policies. Chair - Harold Insley. Supporters and your assistance are
needed! To read more about HKSDF Taskforces: http://www.hksdf.org.hk/taskforces.htm Suggestions for Taskforce topics are always warmly welcomed.
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published online: 1 August 2004