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Jointly organised by the Jockey Club Museum of Climate Change (the Museum) of The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK), local non-governmental organization ProjecTerrae, science communicator Dr Stephen Ng, and the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department of the Government of the Hong Kong SAR, an exhibition entitled ‘Beyond 60°S’ was launched on 30 August. Officiating at the opening ceremony were Prof. Fok Tai-fai, Pro-Vice-Chancellor and Vice-President of CUHK, Ms Vivian Lee, Senior Charities Manager of The Hong Kong Jockey Club, Dr Stephen Ng, science communicator and Ms Louise Li, Senior Fisheries Officer (Fisheries Management) of the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department. 

As part of the ‘JC–CUHK Climate Action’ programme, the exhibition presents the importance of the Antarctic Treaty System and the Environmental Protocol, and highlights the rich biodiversity and natural resources of the Antarctic through art installations, graphics and photos. The exhibition is intended to raise Hong Kong people’s awareness of the importance of conserving the natural resources in the Antarctic by explaining how the Convention on the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources is implemented by the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department in Hong Kong. 

In his welcome address, Prof. Fok Tai-fai said, ‘Since the launch of the Hong Kong Chapter of the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN Hong Kong) earlier this year, CUHK and The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust (the Trust) have been working actively to advance the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Three of the 17 SDGs are directly related to the conservation of natural resources.’ Prof. Fok said he believed the exhibition would give visitors a better understanding of the potential threats to Antarctic resources, and of the pressing need to conserve natural resources in the Antarctic and beyond. He also expressed his heartfelt gratitude to the Trust and other supporting organisations for their contribution to the exhibition. 

JC–CUHK Climate Action – ‘Beyond 60°S’ Exhibition

Jockey Club Museum of Climate Change

The Jockey Club Museum of Climate Change, funded by The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust (the Trust), was established in December 2013 at The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK). It is the first museum of its kind in the world, offering an interactive, multimedia exhibition that showcases valuable collections and information about climate change. It is the ideal venue for the public, especially students and teachers, to champion the cause of environmental stewardship and keep themselves abreast of the latest developments in environmental conservation and sustainability. The Museum has attracted over 320,000 visitors since its inception. 

In 2017, the Trust pledged its support for a three-year initiative of the Museum: ‘JC–CUHK Climate Action’. During the next three years, the Museum will run a variety of environmental education activities to help the people of Hong Kong better understand the potentially devastating effects of climate change, suggest innovative solutions and engage in climate action. 

More details about the Museum can be found at http://www.mocc.cuhk.edu.hk/.