The Stories behind some Environmental Impact Assessment cases in Hong Kong

The Stories behind some Environmental Impact Assessment cases in Hong Kong

Hong Kong’s Environmental Impact Assessment Ordinance (EIAO) officially came into operation on 1 April 1998. There are 275 EIA reports approved in the past 28 years covering new town planning and major infrastructure works. Conducting EIA study in a compact city where development sits close to homes, coastlines and ecologically sensitive areas is both challenging and rewarding. The speaker will share the interesting stories behind the EIA report for some infrastructure development works, such as the “Long Valley Railway Line” and “Airport Third Runway”.

Speaker:  Prof Kenneth KM Leung, Adjunct Professor of the Division of Environment and Sustainability, HKUST 

Prof Kenneth LEUNG is the Director of Sustainability/Net-Zero Office at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology. Prior to joining the university, he was the Principal Assistant Secretary (Air Policy) at the Environment and Ecology Bureau and Assistant Director (Air Policy) at the Environmental Protection Department of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region. 

Prof Leung obtained his PhD in mechanical engineering from Imperial College London and has expertise in combustion science, air quality management, environmental impact assessment, policy formulation relating to climate change, electric vehicles and new energy applications.

• This talk supports the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs):
  • SDG 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
  • SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities
  • SDG 15: Life on Land
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