California's Climate Journey: Insights and Inspiration for Hong Kong

The Institute for Climate and Carbon Neutrality (ICCN) at The University of Hong Kong (HKU) will host a fireside chat between two distinguished speakers, California Governor Gavin Newsom, and Professor Peng Gong, Vice-president and Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Academic Development) of HKU and Director of ICCN during an upcoming seminar, titled "California's Climate Journey: Insights and Inspiration for Hong Kong".

During the fireside chat, Governor Gavin Newsom and Professor Peng Gong will engage in a dialogue on California's climate journey and discuss how the state’s success stories can be adapted to Hong Kong's context.

ICCN at HKU is a leading research and educational institution dedicated to combating climate change and working towards global carbon neutrality. With a focus on multidisciplinary collaborations, aims to accelerate the transition to sustainable and low-carbon economies through innovative research, education, and outreach initiatives at HKU and beyond.

Media representatives are cordially invited to attend the event. Details are as follows:  

Date: October 23, 2023 (Monday)
Time: 4:30pm – 5:30pm
Venue: Hui Pun Hing Lecture Hall, LG1/F, Library Extension Building, The University of Hong Kong

Media enquiries
Communication and Public Affairs Office
Ms Melanie Wan (Tel: 2859 2600 / Email: melwkwan@hku.hk)
Ms Jaymee Ng (Tel: 3910 3612 / Email: ngjaymee@hku.hk)
Mr Kenneth Choi (Tel: 2859 2607 / Email: khkchoi@hku.hk)