Secretary for Environment & Ecology Tse Chin-wan yesterday attended a reception in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates, where he delivered a keynote speech on Hong Kong’s decarbonisation strategies to young engineers.

Speaking at the event, which was organised by the Hong Kong Economic & Trade Office in Dubai, the Hong Kong Institution of Engineers (HKIE) and the Hong Kong Climate Change Forum, Mr Tse said young engineers’ innovative ideas and technical expertise have a crucial role to play in combating climate change and forging a path of sustainable development.

He also highlighted the business opportunities arising from decarbonisation and green transformation, as well as the challenges faced by professionals.

After the reception, the environment chief exchanged views with the HKIE delegation and with other professionals and young engineers attending the 28th Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP28). About 100 engineers in Hong Kong also joined the session via video conferencing.

In the morning, Mr Tse visited a showcase by i2Cool, a Hong Kong company, in the Dubai Mall. The company’s product, iPaint, can lower a building’s surface temperature and indoor temperature, thereby reducing its energy consumption.

In the afternoon, he visited the exhibition booths at COP28 of two companies under the Science & Technology Parks Corporation, namely M Concept Studio and Neuron Digital. He was briefed by the exhibitors on various green technology solutions.

Mr Tse will conclude his visit to Dubai after attending the COP28 China Corner Side Event today.