Climate Science Webinar
| Objective: | This webinar aims to provide an update on the science of climate change in respect of extreme heat, precipitation, tropical cyclone and storm surge, etc. |
| Date & Time: | 17 December 2022 (Saturday), 10:00 a.m.-12:35 p.m. Hong Kong Time (UTC+8) |
| Language: | English |
| Format: | Online via Zoom |
| Agenda: | Welcome address Dr C M CHENG, Director of Hong Kong Observatory Photo taking Keynote speech – Latest development in climate science Prof Gabriel LAU, Senior Scholar, Princeton University CARE2022 major outcomes / recommendations Prof Christine LOH, Chief Development Strategist, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology Mr C M Shun, SBS Climate projections for Hong Kong Mr S M LEE, Senior Scientific Officer, Hong Kong Observatory How much shall we prepare for storm surges fueled by climate change Prof Jimmy FUNG, Associate Provost, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology Using computer models to investigate how climate warming affects extreme weather in Hong Kong Prof Francis TAM, Earth System Science Programme, The Chinese University of Hong Kong Understanding of urban overheating and its heat impact – an experience from Hong Kong Dr Chao REN, Faculty of Architecture, The University of Hong Kong Tropical cyclones, floods and impact under climate change Prof Jianfeng LI, Department of Geography, Hong Kong Baptist University Concluding remarks Ms Sandy SONG, Assistant Director of Hong Kong Observatory |