The Master of Science Programme in Environmental Management was launched at The University of Hong Kong (HKU) in 1989 when the Government published and enacted the White Paper "Pollution: A Time to Act" to intensify fight against pollution problems in Hong Kong. It was the first inter-faculty, multi-disciplinary taught master programme in HKU to respond to the societal need for environmental professionals. With an integrated approach, the Programme aims to providing relevant and comprehensive training to students in key aspects of environmental management including environmental science, policy and laws, economics, green technology, ecological conservation and sustainable development. Since 1989, more than 600 students have graduated from the programme and many of them are now working in environmental sector dealing with various local and regional environmental management issues.
Member of the media are cordially invited to attend the celebrative event. Details are as follows:
Date: October 30, 2010 (Saturday)Time: 09:45 - 22:00
Venue: Luk Kwok Hotel, Wan Chai, Hong Kong
Celebrative Event (I): The Symposium on Environmental Management in Pearl River Delta: Review, Challenges and Opportunities
Programme Highlights:| Time | Speaker | Talk Title |
| 0945-1030 | Dr. Boon Ying Lee Director, Hong Kong Observatory, HKSARG | Climate Change in Hong Kong: Prediction and Prognosis |
| 1030-1100 | Dr. Christine Loh, JP, OBE CEO, Civic Exchange | Climate Change: Staying within the Climate Boundary - HK's Role |
| 1230-1300 | Dr. Ellen Chan Assistant Director, Environmental Protection Dept, HKSARG | Solid Waste Management in Hong Kong |
| 1400-1445 | Dr. Gan Zhang Vice President, Guangzhou Institute of Geochemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences | Persistent Organic Pollutants in the Atmosphere of the Pearl River Delta: An Overview |
| 1515-1615 | Mr. Martin Putnam Corporate Environmental Manager, Hong Kong Airport Authority | A Practical Approach to Carbon Management at Hong Kong International Airport - A Case Study |
Celebrative Event (II): The 20th Anniversary Reunion Dinner
Event Highlights:
| Time | Event |
| 1915-1945 | Inauguration Ceremony for the Environmental Management Association of Hong Kong |
| 2115-2200 | Prize Presentation for the Founding Teachers and Outstanding Alumni |
*Full programme rundown can be viewed from the website: https://www.hku.hk/kadinst/MSc20th/indexin.html
Media Inquiries: Ms Joyce Chow, The University of Hong Kong (Tel: 2219-4761 / 9252-5780)
