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Belt and Road Delegations Explore Hong Kong's Climate Resilient Infrastructure and Technologies

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Belt and Road Delegations Explore Hong Kong's Climate Resilient Infrastructure and Technologies
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Belt and Road Delegations Explore Hong Kong's Climate Resilient Infrastructure and Technologies

2024-10-31 19:02 Last Updated At:19:18

Delegations from Belt and Road countries attend Eco Expo Asia and EPD environmental technology forum

The Environmental Protection Department (EPD) and the Civil Engineering and Development Department (CEDD) arranged for delegations from Belt and Road (B&R) countries (including Saudi Arabia, Myanmar, Malaysia, Laos, Vietnam and Brunei) to visit Hong Kong's climate adaptation and resilient infrastructures this morning (October 31). These infrastructures effectively strengthen the city's ability to adapt to climate change, minimising the impacts and losses caused by extreme weather.

The delegations, accompanied by EPD and CEDD officers, visited the iconic landslip prevention work, Po Shan Drainage Tunnel - Landslide Sci-Tech Chamber. They were introduced to the novel and innovative features adopted in the design and construction of the Po Shan Drainage Tunnel, which can effectively control the groundwater level in the area, thereby improving the stability of the hillside against large-scale slope failure as a result of heavy rainfall. The delegations also visited the breakwaters at the Aberdeen South Typhoon Shelter and studied the improvement works for enhancing its ability to resist the impact of waves.

In the afternoon, the B&R delegations attended an environmental technology forum at the Environmental Academy organised by the EPD, with the Research Center for Eco-Environmental Sciences of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) and CEDD's representatives. At the forum, EPD officers introduced the application of smart technologies in water quality management, CAS representatives shared their achievements from collaborations with B&R countries on water technologies, and CEDD officers introduced their infrastructure works for strengthening Hong Kong's ability to adapt to climate change. The delegates from the B&R countries had in-depth discussions and exchanges on topics of water environment technologies and climate resilient infrastructures.

The delegations also visited the Sludge Treatment Facility (T·PARK) of the EPD and the Lok On Pai Salt Water Pumping Station of the Water Supplies Department yesterday (October 30).

A spokesperson for the EPD said that Eco Expo Asia is being held from October 30 to November 2, and the EPD also takes the opportunity to exchange with the delegates from B&R countries and the CAS on various topics, including water quality management, strategies for combating climate change, application and development of advanced technology and smart enforcement in environmental protection.

"The Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region will continue to proactively connect with B&R regions and leverage Hong Kong's experience and advantages in environmental protection, water environment quality and resources management, and climate adaptation and resilient infrastructures to go hand in hand with B&R countries to achieve high-quality green and sustainable development," the spokesperson said.

Delegations from Belt and Road countries attend Eco Expo Asia and EPD environmental technology forum  Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Delegations from Belt and Road countries attend Eco Expo Asia and EPD environmental technology forum Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Delegations from Belt and Road countries attend Eco Expo Asia and EPD environmental technology forum  Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Delegations from Belt and Road countries attend Eco Expo Asia and EPD environmental technology forum Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Delegations from Belt and Road countries attend Eco Expo Asia and EPD environmental technology forum  Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Delegations from Belt and Road countries attend Eco Expo Asia and EPD environmental technology forum Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Delegations from Belt and Road countries attend Eco Expo Asia and EPD environmental technology forum  Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Delegations from Belt and Road countries attend Eco Expo Asia and EPD environmental technology forum Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

HKMoA's large outdoor art installation takes visitors through whimsical snuff bottle maze

The Hong Kong Museum of Art (HKMoA) launched the new exhibition "Hong Kong Artist Dialogue Series: Beyond Delight" at the Art Square in the museum's forecourt, showcasing a large-scale public art installation, "Wandering through Snuff Bottles", collaborated by local art group STICKYLINE (Mic Leong and Soilworm Lai) and artist Cynthia Mak.

A snuff bottle is an exquisite miniature piece of craftsmanship, each uniquely designed and intricately carved with its own story hidden in its small world. Inspired by the HKMoA's "Art of Gifting: The Fuyun Xuan Collection of Chinese Snuff Bottles" exhibition, the art group extracted forms and visual elements found in traditional Chinese snuff bottles and revitalised the concept with exquisitely lifelike animal-inspired designs of snuff bottles. By reinterpreting snuff bottles in a contemporary visual art language, a colourful snuff bottle maze was created. Visitors can enjoy a unique artistic experience by navigating and exploring passageways, corridors and arches in the maze. The artistic team's creative reimagining presents other perspectives of snuff bottles, bringing visitors into a whimsical space and inspiring an endless realm of imagination.

The Art Square presentation realises the idea of a wall-less exhibition, extending the indoor exhibition gallery into an open public space. It also allows artists to draw inspiration from the rich collections of the HKMoA to create a unique and delightful artistic dialogue.

The exhibition is being staged at the Art Square in the forecourt of the HKMoA (10 Salisbury Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon). For details of the exhibition, please visit the website at hk.art.museum/en/web/ma/exhibitions-and-events/beyond-delight.html or call 2721 0116 for enquiries.

HKMoA's large outdoor art installation takes visitors through whimsical snuff bottle maze  Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

HKMoA's large outdoor art installation takes visitors through whimsical snuff bottle maze Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

HKMoA's large outdoor art installation takes visitors through whimsical snuff bottle maze  Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

HKMoA's large outdoor art installation takes visitors through whimsical snuff bottle maze Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

HKMoA's large outdoor art installation takes visitors through whimsical snuff bottle maze  Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

HKMoA's large outdoor art installation takes visitors through whimsical snuff bottle maze Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

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