Winning Clean Air for Hong Kong: Political Obstacles to Change, May 17, Monday, 6:45PM, Agnès b. Cinema, Hong Kong Arts Centre

An Evening Panel Discussion led by JOANNE OOI, Chief Executive Officer, Clean Air Network with

CARLSON CHAN, Hong Kong S.A.R. Government;
ALEXIS LAU, H.K. University of Science & Technology;
NICHOLAS SALLNOW-SMITH, The Link Management.

Air pollution is Hong Kong’s most serious public health crisis. Research shows that it kills on average, three people every day. While about 80% of the air pollution affecting Hong Kong arises from sources in the Pearl River Delta, research shows that 53% of the time the pollution affecting the city comes directly from local sources. While power plants emit the largest quantity of emissions, those from vehicles and ships also have major public health impacts. Hong Kong’s roadside pollution presents a daily health threat. Thus, many solutions are within Hong Kong’s own control.

Ms Joanne Ooi, the Chief Executive Officer with Clean Air Network will lead a discussion with experts from the government, business and public health to discuss the structural obstacles to air quality improvement and concrete steps Hong Kong can take to combat this problem. Joanne Ooi, the Chief Executive Officer of Clean Air Network will lead a panel discussion with experts from the government, business and public health to discuss the structural obstacles to air quality improvement and what can be done in order to reduce Hong Kong’s air pollution. Panelists include Professor Alexis Lau, Associate Professor, Division of Environment, University of Science and Technology; Nicholas Sallnow-Smith, Chairman, Link REIT; and Edward Yau, Secretary for the Environment (invited).

Agnès b. Cinema, Hong Kong Arts Centre, 2 Harbour Road, Wanchai

Registration at 6.45 p.m., Discussion at 7.00 p.m., Close at 8.15 p.m.

$100 Asia Society/Clean Air Network members, $150 Non-members (Priority for members)

Reservations: All reservations must be made in writing, either by fax or email. ASHK cannot guarantee a seat without advance payment. Checks should be made payable to The Asia Society Hong Kong Center Limited and mailed to Programs Department, 13/F, Baskerville House, 13 Duddell Street, Central. Credit card payments may be faxed to 2524 1099.

Confirmations: Please consider your registration confirmed unless notified otherwise. No tickets will be issued. Your name will be held on a list at the door, and your name badge may be collected on the day of the program.

Cancellations: Please note that no-shows will be charged. Any cancellation must be made in writing, either by fax or email. Individual cancellations will not be accepted less than two working days before the program.

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