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Knowledge Primer 7 – “Enabling the Ecosystem for Resource Circularity in the MICE Industry”

You are cordially invited to the seventh Knowledge Primer (KP) titled “Enabling the Ecosystem for Resource Circularity in the MICE Industry” under the “Partnership for Sustainability Leadership in Business” (PSLB) project, initiated by the Centre for Civil Society and Governance (CCSG) of HKU with full support from the Hongkong Bank Foundation. Hong Kong is a […]

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Seminar : Leadership and Governance for Co-creating Sustainable Solutions

Seminar – Leadership and Governance for Co-creating Sustainable Solutions The limitations of governments and markets in tackling multi-faceted problems has led to the advocacy of co-creation as a collaborative form of governance, which facilitates mutual learning and bottom-up innovation, to address wicked problems. However, leveraging actors across organisational and sectoral boundaries to engage in co-creating […]

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Sustainability Leadership and Governance: Showcasing Alumni Startups

Come find us at LG/F Centennial Campus, HKU on 16 March (Sat) to reconnect, learn, and celebrate HKU Foundation Day and Alumni Day! We will be showcasing startups and initiatives founded by our MSocSc Sustainability Leadership and Governance alumni and students under the theme of sustainable consumption and production (SDG12). The event will feature: EATcofriendly Instagram / Linkedin […]

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Empowering Sustainability Professionals: Career Talk cum admission Briefing for Master of Social Sciences in Sustainability Leadership and Governance

Join us for a discussion with our alumni who will share with us their pathway to empowering themselves with the skills to make a difference. As we experience climate change anxiety, and a weakened sense of hope, we can share how to regain a sense of agency and become positive changemakers for a sustainable today […]

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Rural Sustainability Programme – APAC Initiative for Regional Impact (AIRI): Regional Forum II (Sustaining Rural Revitalisation: Innovation and Collaboration)

Many governments around the world have now considered rural revitalisation an important strategic policy measure to combat global challenges such as urban-rural divide, climate change, and the degradation of natural resources and cultural heritage. So far, most rural revitalisation efforts have focused on disparate challenges faced by rural communities, including the demographic, socio-economic and environmental […]

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Forest Village Festival 2023

The “Forest Village Fest” will be organised annually towards the year-end to provide fun-filled events for the general public to appreciate the nature and rural beauty of Hong Kong. The festival will combine art, nature and village life, featuring harvesting, ecotours and cultural activities, as well as overnight camping. The “Forest Village Fest” will be […]

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[Call for Course Application] Sustainable Agriculture

This course focuses on introducing the basic concept and understanding of sustainable agriculture for pursuing economically viable, environmentally sound and socially responsible agriculture.

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Master of Social Sciences in Sustainability Leadership and Governance 2024/2025 – Open for Admission

With a distinctive interdisciplinary approach we prepare you for a role in the business, public or social sectors, to address sustainability challenges. Join us to advance your professional education and engage in creative problem-solving so you can be the changemaker you aspire to be. By studying sustainability you can not only follow your professional interests […]

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Discussion Forum on Urban-rural Partnership for Sustainability
2022/07/16
14:00 - 16:30
Bridging urban and rural communities for sustainability attainment is one of the key objectives of the Rural Sustainability Programme initiated by the Centre for Civil Society and Governance at The University of Hong Kong. Under the Programme, two incubation schemes were developed to mobilize and empower change agents from the wider community to collaborate and partner towards rural sustainability. The “Co-creation of the Community Scheme” aims to explore and experiment new ways of safeguarding and promoting the natural and rural capital; and the “Rural in Action Start-up Scheme” seeks to nurture innovative business models for rural vibrancy. The two schemes have supported 7 and 10 projects, respectively. This Discussion Forum invites representatives of projects of the above-mentioned schemes to share their experience in four critical action areas for urban-rural integration. The representatives will reflect on lessons learnt and identify success factors for building a sustainable community through urban-rural partnership. The event will be conducted in Cantonese.
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Meta AR/VR Policy Research Request for Proposals for the Asia Pacific Region
2022/06/27
We develop technology rooted in human connection that brings people together. As we focus on helping to build the next computing platform, our work across augmented and virtual reality and consumer hardware will deepen that human connection regardless of physical distance and without being tied to devices. The “metaverse” is a set of virtual spaces where you can create and explore with other people who aren’t in the same physical space as you. You’ll be able to hang out with friends, work, play, learn, shop, create and more. It’s not necessarily about spending more time online — it’s about making the time you do spend online more meaningful. The metaverse isn’t a single product one company can build alone. And it won’t be built overnight. Many of these products will only be fully realized in the next 10-15 years, and gives us time to ask the difficult questions about how they should be built. The Centre for Civil Society and Governance of The University of Hong Kong, in partnership with Meta, would like to work with the academic community in the Asia Pacific region to develop solutions-focused research to identify positive approaches in thinking through policy issues, challenges, and opportunities in the metaverse and augmented and virtual reality. The Research Initiative, through a Request for Proposals (RFP), will result in the production of papers from academic institutions, think tanks, and research organizations registered and operational across the Asia Pacific region. Proposals will be reviewed by a selection committee, and the entities whose proposals are selected will receive a research grant.
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Regional Roundtable on Rural Sustainability – critical issues in Asia
2022/06/25
14:00 - 17:00
“Rural Sustainability Programme – APAC Initiative for Regional Impact” (AIRI) held its first regional roundtable on June 25, 2022 under the topic “Rural Sustainability – Critical Issues in Asia”. Academics and practitioners from Hong Kong, Taiwan, Mainland China, and Thailand delivered thematic presentations on collaborative governance, rural-based economy, sustainable agriculture, and decentralisation of decision-making in rural resources, sharing local case studies of models and experiences on rural revitalisation and sustainability. The discussion session examined how to scale up innovative rural revitalisation projects to drive a bigger impact. The roundtable recording is now uploaded to https://ccsg.hku.hk/airi/regional-roundtable This event marks the official start of the “Rural Sustainability Programme – APAC Initiative for Regional Impact” (AIRI). To create action momentum for long-lasting rural sustainability in Asia-Pacific, AIRI focuses on establishing a regional infrastructure and capacity building among those keen stakeholders and change fellows, including university intermediaries, local and international for-benefit institutions and individual individuals talents.
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Sustainable Campsite Design Hackathon
2022/06/11
Centre for Civil Society and Governance is organizing a “Sustainable Campsite Design Hackathon” together with the Division of Landscape Architecture, HKU between May and June 2022. The Hackathon provides an opportunity for idea jamming, exchange of perspectives, and collaborations among individuals and parties from different sectors and backgrounds with the aim to design a sustainable campsite and wilderness experience using the concept of “Øscape” as a framework. The first stage of the Hackathon has been completed and the prototypes of the campsite design have been created through the concerted effort of the participants. Nature lovers, campers and professionals from different backgrounds are welcome to join the “Wild Factor Workshops” of the next stage to comment on the prototype designs, propose alternative ideas to tackle the problems faced by the campsite, and connect the professional knowledge, techniques and suggestions from various sectors to further improve the campsite design.   Wild Factor Workshop 1 Date: 11/6/2022(Sat) Time: 9:00-17:00 Venue: Mui Tsz Lam (Sha Tau Kok)   Wild Factor Workshop 2 Date: 12/6/2022(Sun) Time: 10:00-13:00 Venue: Cheung Sha Wan (Kowloon)   Details and registration: https://ccsg-hku.surveycake.biz/s/7Rwlq * The “Sustainable Campsite Design Hackathon” will be conducted in Cantonese.
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Social Innovation Incubation Programme for Inclusive Employment 2022
2022/06/10
The Jockey Club Collaborative Project for Inclusive Employment is launching the “Social Innovation Incubation Programme for Inclusive Employment” between June and November this year. We would like to invite different community actors and organizations who are passionate about facilitating inclusive employment for people with disabilities to participate in our Programme. Through the Programme participants can enhance their understanding for employment and service channels currently available to people with intellectual disabilities, as well as interact with relevant stakeholders, to expand their resources and network on the topic and therefore generate innovative and influential proposals contributing to inclusive employment. Programme details are as follow: Theme: Facilitation of Employment for People with Intellectual Disabilities Target Participants: Business executives, NGO managers, community actors, students, and members of the public who are interested in the cause of social inclusion Content: Inclusive Employment Experiential Series（June – July）  To understand the career needs of people with intellectual disabilities, and to understand currently available services and potential opportunities provided by schools, welfare departments, self-help groups and corporates.   Design Thinking Workshop (August) Ideation of services / projects promoting employment for people with intellectual disabilities through design thinking.   Idea Development (September) Participants will submit their innovative proposals for screening, in which the organizer will choose the ones with the most development potentials for the next stage   Pitching Activities (October – November) The organizer will invite a team of consultants to provide consultation and resource-matching opportunities for the shortlisted proposals   Deadline: June 10, 2022 (Friday), 12:00NN   Click here to join the Programme.  
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Let’s Revision a More Inclusive Society!
2022/05/13
14:30 - 16:30
We have conducted a Diagnostic Study on Inclusive Employment in Hong Kong. The findings of this Study will be released at the Forum on “Revisioning Inclusive Employment”. Stakeholders and the general public are invited to attend the Forum and subsequent seminars to re-envision a more inclusive Hong Kong.   “Inclusive Employment of People with Disabilities in Hong Kong 2021: A Diagnostic Study” cum “Revisioning Inclusive Employment” Forum   Date: 13 May 2022 (Friday) Time: 14:30 – 16:30 Mode: Zoom Language: Cantonese supplemented with sign language Guest Speakers: Mr Chua Hoi Wai (Chief Executive, The Hong Kong Council of Social Service) Mr Shum Lap Ping (Principal, Fortress Hill Methodist Secondary School) Ms Peann Tam (Business Development Director, Eco-Greenergy) Mr Jacob Tsang (Co-Founder, One SEN) There will also be sharing by a person with disability “Revisioning Inclusive Employment” Seminar Session 1 Changing with the Times: Delivering Vocational Training to Meet Market Needs Session 2 Innovating to Enhance Support for Caregivers Session 3 Creating Possibilities through Interactions of Cross-disability Groups Session 4 Building Networks: Enhancing Cross-disciplinary Collaboration for Rehabilitation Session 5 Collective Action: Power of Individual Consumption & Social Purchasing Register Now  
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Thematic Networking Session – A Journey to Scale-Up Social Innovation
2022/03/11
17:00 - 18:00
There are several seed fund schemes and other resources to support local social innovations. Social innovators may stop at sustaining and expanding social innovation after they start their social entrepreneurial journeys. If you want to know more about the transformation of the three social entrepreneurs. Don’t miss the chance! Date: March 11, 2022 (Friday) Time: 17:00 – 18:00 Format: Zoom Language: Cantonese supplemented with English Guest： Mr Alvin Cheung (Co-Founder & CEO, HandyRehab, Zunosaki Limited) Mr James Chong (Founder of Rolling Books) Ms Eva Wong (Co-founder of WEDO GLOBAL) Sign up now!
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Creating Sustainability Impact for Professionals, Organisations and the Society: Career Talk cum Admission Briefing for Master of Social Sciences in Sustainability Leadership and Governance
2022/02/07
18:30 - 20:30
Why embracing sustainability enhances your career: Align your interests, strengths, and values, for ongoing learning and making a positive impact!   The modern organization requires deeper understanding of its dependency on the environment, and most jobs will need this knowledge given the growing economic imperative for ‘green jobs’. Further, acknowledging the need for culture change, advocacy and diplomacy skills will support wider organizational skills that on the one hand develop people to their fullest, while on the other, building organization-wide capacity for the strategic demands for sustainability. As consumer demand for responsible products, services, and experiences grow, employers are increasingly expecting their employees to drive the organizational sustainability agenda. Join us for a discussion with our alumni who will share their experience of incorporating a sustainability-focused lens in their workplace and decision-making. We will explore how both technical skills mixed with the people-oriented and empathetic leadership skills are required for organizations to develop opportunities for positive societal impact. Date: 7 February 2022 (Tuesday) Time: 6:30 – 8:30 pm Format: Online via ZOOM Registration link: https://hkuems1.hku.hk/hkuems/ec_hdetail.aspx?guest=Y&ueid=85566
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Master of Social Sciences in Sustainability Leadership and Governance 2022 Career Talk cum Programme Briefing Session 2
2022/01/18
18:30 - 20:30
All things sustainability – climate change, diversity and inclusion, biodiversity, sustainable finance, ESG disclosures – are top of mind for many as they contemplate their next steps of their career. As you consider the current demand for transformational change and how you may contribute, join us for an evening where various options for a career in this field are explored. Find out how you can enhance your skill set, shape your career in the direction you choose, and enable your desire to make a difference in society through your professional credentials. This session will be with our alumni who will share their career pathway, and insights on growing their sustainability skill-set.
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