The Professional Green Building Council (PGBC) and the Observatory co-organized the launch of the Zero Carbon Charter and a symposium on 6 October.  Participants are invited to sign the Zero Carbon Charter, which promotes the integration of energy smart strategies in the planning, design, construction and operation of our built environment, and to foster a new culture of "low/zero carbon emissions" in the development sector.

The launching ceremony and the symposium were held at the Hong Kong Observatory Headquarters.  Acting Assistant Director of the Observatory Mr Leung Wing-mo gave a talk on visibility study in Hong Kong.  The Secretary for the Environment Mr Edward Yau, JP and Acting Director of the Observatory Dr Lee Boon-ying attended the ceremony.


(Back row, from left) Photo of Acting Assistant Director of the Observatory Mr Leung Wing-mo, Acting Director of the Observatory Dr Lee Boon-ying, Chairman of PGBC Ir Reuben Chu, The Secretary for the Environment Mr Edward Yau, JP and Legislative Councilor Prof Hon Patrick Lau, JP at the launching ceremony.