EMAHK is organizing our first open competition. The topic is Waste Challenge: Innovate to Eliminate.

The objective of this competition is to arouse the interest of the community in Hong Kong’s waste management problems. We invite interested parties to form teams of 3-5 members and join this exciting event. Participating teams will work on a real-world problem from a Case Sponsor and develop an innovative and practical solution.

Solutions may be from various angles, including:

• Use of technology
• Behavioural changes
• Operational changes

Teams will enter in one of the following categories:

1. Student category
2. Open category

This competition will provide participants with real-world experience. They will receive feedback and recommendations from experts, and have the opportunity to share with and learn from other teams.

Key dates for competition:

Click HERE for more information

“Circularity” or “Circular Economy” has recently become popular and is frequently mentioned. It is one of the fundamental concepts for reducing waste and achieving carbon neutrality.

EMAHK has invited two speakers to share their experience and the challenges they have overcome in a webinar. After the sharing, we will launch our first ever open competition themed “Waste Challenge: Innovate to Eliminate”

Date: 29 October 2024 (Tuesday)

Time: 19:00 – 20:15

Language: English

Fee: Free of charge

Agenda:

1. “Connect the eco nerve via upcycling coffee grounds” – Ms. Peann Tam, Eco-Greenergy
2. “Biochar- a proven solution for realizing negative carbon emissions” – Mr. Tang Kin Fai, HKSAR EPD (Organic Waste Recycling Facilities)
3. Launch of open competition “Waste Challenge: Innovate to Eliminate”

The Zoom link will be sent to all registered participants 1 day before the event.

A 1 hour CPD Certificate will be awarded to attendees.

For registration and details, please click HERE.

Known as Kai Tak Nullah in the past, the approximate 2.4 kilometres Kai Tak River is one of East Kowloon’s major drainage channels. Due to urban developments and extreme weather conditions, serious flooding occurred in Choi Hung Road during rainstorms, affecting nearby residents. As the nullah did not meet the current flood prevention standards, the Drainage Services Department (DSD) implemented river improvement works in stages to improve the 1.1 kilometres section of the nullah in Wong Tai Sin, in order to improve the drainage capacity of Kai Tak River and mitigate flooding risk of surrounded area. Construction works commenced in stages from October 2011 and were completed in 2018.

DSD also seized the opportunity to improve the scenery of the local urban setting and provide leisure place for the public to enhance overall living environment of the area. To this end, greening and ecological elements were included in the Kai Tak River Improvement Works to revitalise this water body into an urban green river corridor that links the river closely with the local neighbourhood.

DSD set up a trail along Kai Tak River in Wong Tai Sin district. It starts at Shatin Pass Road and ends at Prince Edward Road East with 10 panels in different locations along the 1 kilometre riverbank of Kai Tak River. History of Kai Tak River and information of the drainage improvement works are introduced to the public.

Through this visit, you will know more about the nature-based solutions and eco elements in public works.

Date : 18 Jan 2024 (Sat)

2:15 – 2:30pm Registration at Lok Sin Road/Choi Hung Road Sitting-out Area (will leave at 2:30pm sharp)

2:30 – 4:00pm Technical Visit (Group tour guided by DSD)

4:00pm dismiss at footbridge near Lower Wong Tai Sin Estate, Choi Hung Road

Venue: Registration at Lok Sin Road/Choi Hung Road Sitting-out Area, and the tour route

Language: Cantonese

No. of attendees: 25 (first come first serve), assign to the waiting list when full.

Fee: Complimentary for EMAHK current members. HK$50 for non-member.

Registration will be closed on 17 Jan 2025.

Contact: activities@emahk.org

Click HERE for registration.

We are pleased to invite you to join HKIOA’s event – “Professional Certificate on Acoustics, Noise and Vibration Control 2024”. The certificate course at this stage consists of two compulsory modules and one elective module.

Event Details

Topics:
Module 1: Fundamentals in Acoustics and Noise Control (Compulsory 1)
Module 2: Noise Modelling, Monitoring and Measurement (Compulsory 2)
Module 3: Soundscape (Elective^)

Date:
Sep-24 to Nov-24 (Refer to course details)

Language:
English and supplemented with Cantonese

Fee

For Members of HKIOA or Supporting Organizations

HK$4,000 for Module 1 (Compulsory 1)
HK$4,000 for Module 2 (Compulsory 2)
HK$1,000 for Module 3 (Elective)

For Other Participants

HK$8,000 for Module 1 (Compulsory 1)
HK$8,000 for Module 2 (Compulsory 2)
HK$2,000 for Module 3 (Elective)

Click HERE for Registration

Please email  the payment receipt to education@hkioa.org and treasurer@hkioa.org

For details, please click HERE for the flyer.

Let’s join us for a bimonthly networking drinks event, where members can connect, share insights, and build valuable connections with other environmental professionals!

Register NOW!