Exeter's Professor Gavin Shaddick, Chair of Data Science and Statistics, demonstrated how research in environmental intelligence was being used to empower individuals and businesses with the information they need to reduce environmental and climatic risks, including air pollution in cities such as Hong Kong. Professor Gabriel Lau (Chinese University of Hong Kong) discussed the use of data and high-performance computing in research and weather operations that was enabling more accurate assessments of climate change and predictions of extreme weather events.
The forum was one of the events under the “Global Conversation” series initiated by University of Exeter.
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Registration |
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Introduction Prof. Sir Steve Smith, Vice-Chancellor and Chief Executive, University of Exeter |
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Welcoming remarks Mr CM Shun, Director, Hong Kong Observatory |
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Presentation 1 - Prof. Gavin Shaddick, Chair of Data Science and Statistics, University of Exeter Presentation 2 - Prof. Gabriel Lau, AXA Professor of Geography and Resource Management, Director of Institute of Environment, Energy and Sustainability, The Chinese University of Hong Kong
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Panel discussion / Q&A Facilitated by Prof. Christine Loh, The Hong Kong University of Science & Technology
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Cocktail reception |
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(Please click HERE to download workshop PowerPoint)
18 October 2019 - Event: Business and the Climate Change Challenge: https://ienv.ust.hk/events/business-and-climate-change-challenge.
Two leaders of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) addressed the major climate impacts, future risks, and options for adaptation and mitigation. Director and Assistant Director of the Hong Kong Observatory also shared their insights and advice for Hong Kong.
Event Summary Report: Advice on Climate Change from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change and the Hong Kong Observatory (Download summary report)