[cai-asia] Civic Exchange conference seeks solutions to air pollution & health impacts
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May Ajero
Jan 14, 2009, 3:51:38 AM1/14/09
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Civic Exchange conference seeks solutions to air pollution & health impacts
HONG KONG, 10 January 2009 (Saturday) – Reflecting community concerns about air pollution, 500 people today attended "The Air We Breathe – a Public Health Dialogue", a
conference organized by Civic Exchange and funded by the Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust to discuss solutions to Hong Kong's air pollution and the associated public health benefits.
The heavily oversubscribed event delivered up–to-date expert information on Hong Kong's situation, an introduction to the Hedley Environmental Index, and introduced best practices in
tackling pollution from overseas. Most importantly, it provided an opportunity for delegates to discuss the issues with local and global experts and to propose solutions to a panel of
stakeholders that included Secretary for the Environment, Edward Yau and Legislator Audrey Eu (Chair of LegCo's Environmental Affairs Panel).
The full survey results assessing public opinion on air pollution by Professor Michael DeGolyer, of Baptist University's Hong Kong Transition Project was also released. Entitled 'Hong Kong's Silent
Epidemic' the survey quantified the community's deep concern about air pollution, and identified the public's desire for the Government to heed advice from independent experts in creating
strategies and policies to address air pollution.
"We are delighted to have such an enthusiastic response to this conference," said William Yiu, Executive Director, Charities, Hong Kong Jockey Club. "The aim today is to transform our
concerns about the health impacts of air pollution into positive energy to develop the solutions that will give us all cleaner, healthier air."
"Hong Kong has internationally-recognised experts on air pollution and public health. We are also able to tap overseas best practices to solve problems," said Christine Loh, CEO Civic Exchange.
"This tremendous gathering of knowledge – coupled with the community's desire to participate – should send a very positive message to the Government that policies which improve public health
by reducing air pollution will be strongly supported by the public and by experts", she added.
Looking beyond the conference it is hoped that delegates will make use of what they have learned to participate in the government's ongoing review of Hong Kong's air quality objectives. These are
the standards set by the Environmental Protection Department to control air pollution. Anyone wishing to comment can email the review team on aqorevie...@arup.com
Report: "Hong Kong's Silent Epidemic – Public Opinion Survey on Air Pollution, Environment & Public Health 2008"
English full report:
http://www.civic-exchange.org/eng/upload/files/200901SilentEpidemic.pdf
Report summary:
http://www.civic-exchange.org/eng/upload/files/200901SilentEpidemicS.pdf
Prof. Michael DeGolyer's presentation:
http://www.civic-exchange.org/eng/upload/files/090110SilentEpidemicPPT.pdf
For further information please contact:
Ms. Michelle Wong, Events & Communications Manager, Civic Exchange
Office: +852 3622 2301 / Mobile: +852 9361 5947
Email: mwong@civic exchange.org
Ms. Christine Loh, CEO, Civic Exchange
Office: +852 2893 1213
Email: cl...@civic-exchange.org
Prof. Michael DeGolyer, Director, Hong Kong Transition Project of BUHK
Email: dego...@hkbu.edu.hk
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May Antoniette Ajero
Air Quality Program Manager
CAI-Asia Center
Tel: (63-2) 395-7149; 395-2843;395-2845
Fax: (63-2) 395-2846
E-mail: may....@cai-asia.org
Skype ID: may.ajero
Unit 3510 Robinsons-Equitable Tower,
ADB Avenue, Ortigas Center, Pasig City
1605 Philippines
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HONG KONG, 10 January 2009 (Saturday) – Reflecting community concerns about air pollution, 500 people today attended "The Air We Breathe – a Public Health Dialogue", a
conference organized by Civic Exchange and funded by the Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust to discuss solutions to Hong Kong's air pollution and the associated public health benefits.
The heavily oversubscribed event delivered up–to-date expert information on Hong Kong's situation, an introduction to the Hedley Environmental Index, and introduced best practices in
tackling pollution from overseas. Most importantly, it provided an opportunity for delegates to discuss the issues with local and global experts and to propose solutions to a panel of
stakeholders that included Secretary for the Environment, Edward Yau and Legislator Audrey Eu (Chair of LegCo's Environmental Affairs Panel).
The full survey results assessing public opinion on air pollution by Professor Michael DeGolyer, of Baptist University's Hong Kong Transition Project was also released. Entitled 'Hong Kong's Silent
Epidemic' the survey quantified the community's deep concern about air pollution, and identified the public's desire for the Government to heed advice from independent experts in creating
strategies and policies to address air pollution.
"We are delighted to have such an enthusiastic response to this conference," said William Yiu, Executive Director, Charities, Hong Kong Jockey Club. "The aim today is to transform our
concerns about the health impacts of air pollution into positive energy to develop the solutions that will give us all cleaner, healthier air."
"Hong Kong has internationally-recognised experts on air pollution and public health. We are also able to tap overseas best practices to solve problems," said Christine Loh, CEO Civic Exchange.
"This tremendous gathering of knowledge – coupled with the community's desire to participate – should send a very positive message to the Government that policies which improve public health
by reducing air pollution will be strongly supported by the public and by experts", she added.
Looking beyond the conference it is hoped that delegates will make use of what they have learned to participate in the government's ongoing review of Hong Kong's air quality objectives. These are
the standards set by the Environmental Protection Department to control air pollution. Anyone wishing to comment can email the review team on aqorevie...@arup.com
Report: "Hong Kong's Silent Epidemic – Public Opinion Survey on Air Pollution, Environment & Public Health 2008"
English full report:
http://www.civic-exchange.org/eng/upload/files/200901SilentEpidemic.pdf
Report summary:
http://www.civic-exchange.org/eng/upload/files/200901SilentEpidemicS.pdf
Prof. Michael DeGolyer's presentation:
http://www.civic-exchange.org/eng/upload/files/090110SilentEpidemicPPT.pdf
For further information please contact:
Ms. Michelle Wong, Events & Communications Manager, Civic Exchange
Office: +852 3622 2301 / Mobile: +852 9361 5947
Email: mwong@civic exchange.org
Ms. Christine Loh, CEO, Civic Exchange
Office: +852 2893 1213
Email: cl...@civic-exchange.org
Prof. Michael DeGolyer, Director, Hong Kong Transition Project of BUHK
Email: dego...@hkbu.edu.hk
--
May Antoniette Ajero
Air Quality Program Manager
CAI-Asia Center
Tel: (63-2) 395-7149; 395-2843;395-2845
Fax: (63-2) 395-2846
E-mail: may....@cai-asia.org
Skype ID: may.ajero
Unit 3510 Robinsons-Equitable Tower,
ADB Avenue, Ortigas Center, Pasig City
1605 Philippines
--- You are currently subscribed to cai-asia as: cai-asia-ga...@googlegroups.com. To view archived messages, go to http://groups.google.com/group/cai-asia. Important note: This is a moderated listserv. If you encounter problems, or if you would like to remove your name from our listserv, email Mike Co [mike.co(at)cai-asia(dot)org] AND Gianina Panopio [gianina.panopio(at)cai-asia(dot)org] Please do not email your complaints directly to the listserv.
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