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The 2nd Social Innovation Inventor – Competition for Innovative Design Kick-off Ceremony has been successfully concluded
Building on the success of last year’s competition, this year the World Green Organisation (WGO) and the Charles K. Kao Foundation for Alzheimer's Disease joined hands to launch the 2nd “Social Innovation Inventor – Competition for Innovative Design” (2014/15). The Kick-off Ceremony was successfully concluded at the Jockey Club Innovation Tower, Hong Kong Polytechnic University.
The honorary guests of this Kick-off Ceremony included: Mr. Matthew Cheung Kin Chung, GBS, JP, Secretary for Labour and Welfare; Mrs. Kao May Wan Gwen, Chairman, Charles K. Kao Foundation for Alzheimer’s Disease; sponsors; supporting organisations and representatives from different educational sectors. All of the guests were very excited to participate in this ceremony. Read more |
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“Splashing Mid-Autumn Charity Drinks”
With the warm support from our patrons, WGO successfully launched “Splashing Mid-Autumn Charity Drinks” at Bagnodesign. The aim of this charity event was to raise fund to support the WGO Energy Poverty Programme. On that night, patrons had fun and enjoyed free flow of beverages, including red and white wine from South Bank Estate and coffee from Arissto. Added to that, they could enjoy the micro film regarding energy poverty. Last but not least, they could purchase skin care and personal products donated by L’Occitane and Melvita. All of the patrons and guests were thrilled by such a wonderful event. Read more |
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World’s First DNA Technology for Endangered Shark Species Identification
Prior to 14 th September 2014, three endangered shark species were included in Appendix II of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES). Effective on 14 th September 2014, five additional endangered shark species were formally included in Appendix II of CITES.
In July of this year, WGO commissioned Vitargent to buy nine dried shark fin samples based on random sampling from different dried seafood stores located in Sheung Wan. It was alarming to discover that, according to Vitargent’s DNA test on three shark fin samples, one of the samples belong to the future restricted species, the smooth hammerhead shark (Sphyrna zygaena).
WGO is committed to protecting the endangered shark species, and urged the public to stop consuming shark fins. WGO also recommended that the Hong Kong government should conduct regular inspections on the shark fins trade and monitor whether the shark fins belong to the endangered species.
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Low Carbon 30 Student Programme – Green Sharing Day
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E-Max "Green Consciousness Carnival" was launched again
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Philips donated energy efficient electrical appliances to the underprivileged families
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Are you willing to start a Food Rescue Team in your community?
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WGO Green Partners Programme
Universe Membership:
In alphabetical order
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