長春社 The Conservancy Association

As a partner of the Eco Expo Asia 2023, The Conservancy Association is delighted to share the information regarding this fair. Eco Expo Asia is a global trade platform for the environmental protection industry to showcase the latest green products and state-of-the-art technology. Organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) and Messe Frankfurt (HK) Ltd., co-organised by the Environment and Ecology Bureau of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), the fair provides B2G, B2B and B2C opportunities for green industries with staunch support from Hong Kong, Mainland China as well as international government authorities and industry associations.   A concerted global effort is underway to drive down carbon emissions and Eco Expo Asia 2023 will support this endeavour. The theme of this year’s exhibition is “Taking the Leap towards Carbon Neutrality”, which strives to once again bring together prominent brands, experts and academics under one roof, to showcase the latest green products and technologies, discuss the latest trends and formulate lasting solutions to respond to climate crisis. The show is expected to feature products and solutions in the fields of green buildings and energy efficiency, green transportation, green finance and ESG-related services and more.     Fair Dates 26-29 Oct 2023 (Physical Fair) 19 Oct – 6 Nov 2023 (Click2Match (Online))   Venue (Physical) AsiaWord-Expo, Hong Kong International Airport, Lantau, Hong Kong Admission   Trade Day (26-28 Oct 2023): For trade visitors aged 18 or above only. Onsite Registration Fee: HK$100 per person (Free for e-Badge registration and pre-registered buyers). Trade visitors must present their admission badges upon request during the fair. (All exhibits are for display only and not for sale) Trade and Public Day (29 Oct 2023): Open to trade visitors and public visitors. Registration is required. (Part of exhibits will be for sale) Fair Highlights: Green Transportation Waste Management and Circular Economy Green Finance and ESG Eco Asia Conference Startup Zone ESG Job Hub Public Day (Workshops, Seminars and Green Mart)   Highlighted Product Categories: Air Quality Eco-friendly Products Green Transportation Green Buildings and Energy Efficiency Green Finance and ESG-related Services Waste Management and Circular Economy Water Treatment and Quality Management   Website: www.ecoexpoasia.com   Register Now for Your FREE Badge!

In response to the “Hong Kong's Climate Action Plan 2050” and “White Paper: Responding to Climate Change: China's Policies and Actions”, The Conservancy Association (CA) & the Consulate General of the United Arab Emirates in HK hosted the “COP27 Sharing Sessions & COP28 Student Ambassador Training Programme” in mid-July, aiming at broadening students’ horizons and encouraging them to participate in climate change mitigation trends and actions. 400 school invitations were launched in May, and we ended up hosting 8 sharing & ambassador recruitment sessions, covering 9 schools with more than 500 participants in total.   After reviewing the 11 action plans submitted, followed by presentations & interviews, two outstanding ambassadors were selected to participate in the upcoming COP28 summit in the UAE as NGO observers. We look forward to seeing them put their ideas into practice and share insights from their experience and journey with local students and the public!

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  During the pandemic, Plastic Trasher went on a rampage, leaving behind rubbish all over the countryside. To restore the environment to its original state, Eco-Rangers have repeatedly gone to the country parks and beaches to engage in hill and beach cleaning. They did not only remove litter from mountains, fields, and coastlines, but also recycle recyclables left behind by humans, allowing the recyclables to enter the realm of a circular economy.   As COVID-19 subsided, the problem of countryside litter remained unresolved, while the threat of global warming crept ever closer. Greenhouse effect has led to rising temperature on Earth; nowhere is safe from the attack of heatwaves. The Hong Kong Observatory has also added the “Extremely Hot” weather warning, evidence that the issue is right at our doorstep.   Extreme weathers have brought disasters to all parts of the world, including severe wildfires in Canada, Hawaii, Greece, Australia and more. Prolonged high temperatures have evaporated water from the Earth’s surface and vegetation, causing forests to become dry and highly flammable. This creates the perfect conditions for wildfires, where even a tiny spark can trigger a massive blaze, engulfing entire woodlands. Large trees not only provide shade for humans, but also play a crucial role in mitigating climate change by absorbing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. The bigger and older the trees are, the more carbon can be stored. If forests around the globe shrink significantly, there will be far fewer trees to take up carbon; at the same time, carbon stock in trees will be released into the atmosphere, increasing the carbon dioxide concentration and worsening the impact of global warming.   Our countryside is no stranger to man-made hill fires. In the face of such challenges, Eco-Rangers must gather at once to defend the environment!