About this Programme

As global environmental challenges intensify, understanding and protecting biodiversity has become a vital responsibility for businesses committed to sustainable practices. The impact of business operations on nature is a critical aspect of environmental stewardship and long-term corporate success.

This in-person course offers an immersive learning experience for business professionals. Through expertly designed topics, you will explore the definition and importance of biodiversity, and learn about the international Convention of Biological Diversity, China’s policy on the implementation of ecological civilization and ecological security, as well as Hong Kong’s Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan for biodiversity protection and conservation.  Successful examples of policy and technological measures for facilitating biodiversity conservation will be featured in this course.  Join us to empower your business with the knowledge to protect and conserve biodiversity and their invaluable services to us!

Programme Highlight

This course will cover the following topics:

• Understand the Essentials of Biodiversity and Its Critical Role in Provision of Ecosystem Services to Benefit Our Society
• Explore the Major Threats to Biodiversity
• Learn about the International, National and Local Policies and Measures for Biodiversity Conservation
• Discover Practical Solutions to Restore Ecosystems and Protect Biodiversity

Date and Time:

Level of Recognition

Participants will receive certificates upon completion of the attended module.

Medium of Instruction

English

Duration

3 hours

ProgrammeFee

HKD 600

Programme Instructor

Prof. Kenneth Mei Yee LEUNG JP is a Chair Professor of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry at City University of Hong Kong, where he also serves as the Director of the State Key Laboratory of Marine Pollution and Dean of the School of Energy and Environment. His research expertise spans marine pollution, ecological risk assessment, marine ecology, biodiversity conservation, and ecosystem restoration. Prof. Leung is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Chemistry, Royal Society of Biology, and Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry (SETAC), and has been recognised with the 19th Biwako Prize for Ecology and named one of the top 100 Asian Scientists by Asian Scientist Magazine.