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CUHK Jockey Club Museum of Climate Change celebrates its 11th anniversary with “MoCC Scholar” Inauguration Ceremony and “Beginning a New Decade: Art for a Sustainable Future” exhibition
The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK)’s Jockey Club Museum of Climate Change (MoCC) celebrated its 11th anniversary and held the “MoCC Scholar” Inauguration Ceremony last Saturday (7 December). The MoCC also curated the “Beginning a New Decade: Art for a Sustainable Future” exhibition to commemorate its 11 years in climate education and engagement. The exhibition features works by 11 artists that explore environmental challenges at the nexus of art and climate change, supporting the MoCC’s climate education initiatives to create a sustainable future for the next generation.
Officiating at the ceremony were Dr Lam Ching-choi, Chairman of the Council for Carbon Neutrality and Sustainable Development, Professor Rocky S. Tuan, Vice-Chancellor and President of CUHK, Dr Rebecca Lee, Founder of the Polar Museum Foundation, Professor Nick Rawlins, Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Student Experience) of CUHK, Mrs Cecilia Lam, Director of the MoCC, and Dr Henry Hung, MoCC Scholar.
In his welcome address, Professor Tuan said: “Since its establishment in 2013 as the first museum of its kind in the world, the MoCC has played a pivotal role in accelerating climate action, welcoming over 1.65 million visitors. This remarkable achievement is a testament to the impressive work that we are all proud of. The MoCC is also committed to nurturing young talent and climate leaders to drive sustainable development. We have trained nearly 1,000 CUHK students through the MoCC Ambassadorship programme, who help the public understand climate change and engage them in taking climate-friendly actions. Climate action is one of CUHK’s five University Social Responsibility Goals set in our strategic plan, and the journey of combating climate change is a collective and collaborative effort. We look forward to continuing to work closely with our partners to identify solutions to combat climate challenges through experimentation on campus and collaboration with the wider society.”
Dr Lam emphasised in his speech that extreme heatwaves and heavy rainfall were likely to become more frequent and severe in Hong Kong due to climate change. He said: “Having different sectors and communities work together is an important strategy to combat climate change, and the involvement of universities is indispensable.” He complimented CUHK for its vision in establishing the MoCC 11 years ago, which has since played a pivotal role in leading climate action in the community. He added that he was delighted to see the MoCC work with local artists to convey important messages about climate change, and looked forward to more impactful crossovers among different sectors to advance sustainable development on all fronts. Dr Lam also commended the museum for its role in empowering the next generation with knowledge and resources to address climate change.
During the ceremony, Dr Hung, a distinguished alumnus and currently a lecturer at the University of Oxford, was inaugurated as the second MoCC Scholar. With support from the MoCC, he will continue to nurture young leaders to advance sustainable development in Hong Kong and beyond.
Details about the exhibition “Beginning a New Decade: Art for a Sustainable Future”:
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Exhibition period |
Until 15 March 2024 |
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Opening hours |
9:30 am – 5:00 pm Closed on Wednesdays, Sundays, Public Holidays and University Holidays (24 December, 31 December and the day before Chinese New Year) |
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Venue |
Jockey Club Museum of Climate Change 8/F Yasumoto International Academic Park, CUHK |
More details about the Museum can be found at https://www.mocc.cuhk.edu.hk.
Officiating at the MoCC’s 11th Anniversary Ceremony are (from left) Dr Rebecca Lee, Founder, Polar Museum Foundation; Professor Nick Rawlins, Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Student Experience) of CUHK; Professor Rocky S Tuan, Vice-Chancellor and President of CUHK; Dr Lam Ching-choi, Chairman, Council for Carbon Neutrality and Sustainable Development; Mrs Cecilia Lam, Director, Jockey Club Museum of Climate Change, CUHK; and Dr Henry Hung, MoCC Scholar, Jockey Club Museum of Climate Change, CUHK.
Professor Rocky S. Tuan, Vice-Chancellor and President of CUHK, gives his welcome address at the ceremony.
Dr Lam Ching-choi, Chairman, Council for Carbon Neutrality and Sustainable Development, gives a speech as Guest of Honour at the ceremony.
Dr Henry Hung, the second MoCC Scholar of the Jockey Club Museum of Climate Change at CUHK, gives his inaugural speech at the ceremony.
The officiating guests with 10 of the local artists participating in the exhibition “Beginning a New Decade: Art for a Sustainable Future”
The officiating guests witness the signing of the MoCC Scholar appointment certificate by Mrs Cecilia Lam, Director, Jockey Club Museum of Climate Change, CUHK, and Dr Henry Hung, MoCC Scholar, Jockey Club Museum of Climate Change, CUHK.
Guests preview the MoCC’s 11th Anniversary Exhibition, “Beginning a New Decade: Art for a Sustainable Future”.
