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Key Drivers in The Work of the HKGBC:
Hong Kong's International Outreach
Green Building
Development
BARCELONA/HONG KONG
THINK TANK ON SUSTAINABLE
URBANISM
World SB14 Conference World SBE17 Conference The Barcelona/Hong Kong Think Tank on
Sustainable Urbanism, formed in 2012,
This event will be held from 28 to 30 October Hong Kong has won the right to host the brings together experts in fields of urban
2014 in Barcelona, Spain. Its principal aim World Sustainable Built Environment planning, urban design, green buildings and
is to promote a roadmap that allows the Conference 2017 (WSBE17). Despite intense other relevant disciplines from Hong Kong
building industry worldwide to define local competition from other cities, Hong Kong’s and Barcelona. Its objective is to strive for
action plans that address the social and proposal distinguished itself through its the highest possible standards of urban
environmental challenges the industry faces. unique alignment with the spirit of the SBE environment, design and sustainability to
The CIC and the HKGBC are the event’s Conference Series. The full support received improve the quality of life for citizens not only
Platinum Sponsors. from the Government, the tremendous in Hong Kong and Barcelona, but in all cities
With the full support of the Government, contribution from local industry and academic worldwide.
the CIC and the HKGBC have formed a large stakeholders, together with Hong Kong’s
delegation comprising senior government distinctive position in connecting the world The Think Tank utilises its knowledge and
officials and key stakeholders from industry to China’s massive sustainable development, findings to ensure far-sighted implementation
and academia. Mr Paul Chan Mo-po, were amongst the major winning factors of by both the public and private sectors.
Secretary for Development, will lead the the bid. The purpose of WSBE17 is to set the
Hong Kong delegation and deliver a keynote objectives that sustain the conclusions from
speech at the Plenary Global Vision Session WSB14 to the future WSBE20, and to meet
of the Conference. As a Platinum Sponsor, the the challenges of the sector at local, regional
CIC and the HKGBC will also organise three and global levels for translation into a global
debate sessions and a prominent exhibition roadmap, complemented by the national
space to introduce global visitors to the roadmaps of the building sector worldwide.
evolution of Hong Kong’s green building As Asia’s World City that brings together
development and its core values. both East and West, Hong Kong will serve
Hong Kong will also publish and distribute this as a bridge to connect the driving engine of
Hong Kong Report on the State of Sustainable urbanisation in China with the rest of the
Built Environment 2014 to facilitate the world.
additional exchange of knowledge with
global counterparts.
58 HONG KONG REPORT ON THE STATE OF SUSTAINABLE BUILT ENVIRONMENT 2014
Hong Kong's International Outreach
Green Building
Development
BARCELONA/HONG KONG
THINK TANK ON SUSTAINABLE
URBANISM
World SB14 Conference World SBE17 Conference The Barcelona/Hong Kong Think Tank on
Sustainable Urbanism, formed in 2012,
This event will be held from 28 to 30 October Hong Kong has won the right to host the brings together experts in fields of urban
2014 in Barcelona, Spain. Its principal aim World Sustainable Built Environment planning, urban design, green buildings and
is to promote a roadmap that allows the Conference 2017 (WSBE17). Despite intense other relevant disciplines from Hong Kong
building industry worldwide to define local competition from other cities, Hong Kong’s and Barcelona. Its objective is to strive for
action plans that address the social and proposal distinguished itself through its the highest possible standards of urban
environmental challenges the industry faces. unique alignment with the spirit of the SBE environment, design and sustainability to
The CIC and the HKGBC are the event’s Conference Series. The full support received improve the quality of life for citizens not only
Platinum Sponsors. from the Government, the tremendous in Hong Kong and Barcelona, but in all cities
With the full support of the Government, contribution from local industry and academic worldwide.
the CIC and the HKGBC have formed a large stakeholders, together with Hong Kong’s
delegation comprising senior government distinctive position in connecting the world The Think Tank utilises its knowledge and
officials and key stakeholders from industry to China’s massive sustainable development, findings to ensure far-sighted implementation
and academia. Mr Paul Chan Mo-po, were amongst the major winning factors of by both the public and private sectors.
Secretary for Development, will lead the the bid. The purpose of WSBE17 is to set the
Hong Kong delegation and deliver a keynote objectives that sustain the conclusions from
speech at the Plenary Global Vision Session WSB14 to the future WSBE20, and to meet
of the Conference. As a Platinum Sponsor, the the challenges of the sector at local, regional
CIC and the HKGBC will also organise three and global levels for translation into a global
debate sessions and a prominent exhibition roadmap, complemented by the national
space to introduce global visitors to the roadmaps of the building sector worldwide.
evolution of Hong Kong’s green building As Asia’s World City that brings together
development and its core values. both East and West, Hong Kong will serve
Hong Kong will also publish and distribute this as a bridge to connect the driving engine of
Hong Kong Report on the State of Sustainable urbanisation in China with the rest of the
Built Environment 2014 to facilitate the world.
additional exchange of knowledge with
global counterparts.
58 HONG KONG REPORT ON THE STATE OF SUSTAINABLE BUILT ENVIRONMENT 2014
