Conference 2022: Surviving the climate crisis: how prepared is the construction industry?

Overview

The recently published IPCC AR6 report on physical science basis states unequivocally that human activities have been a primary cause of the warming of our atmosphere, ocean and land, and that the scale of recent changes across the climate system is unprecedented. Faced with the imperative to achieve the worldwide objective of net zero carbon emissions by the middle of this century, concerted mitigation efforts including transition to clean energy, reduction of energy consumption and greenhouse gas emission, and reducing CO2 in the atmosphere through restoration of the natural environment and engineering carbon capture – all involving the work of civil engineers – are required.

The future climate will be frequented with weather extremes – heatwaves, heavy precipitation, droughts, and tropical cyclones, causing more severe and frequent natural disasters such as flooding, landslides and wildfires worldwide. Critical to these risks from climate change and building resilience to protect the built and natural environment will be the work of civil engineers.

Conference flyer

Note:

• Registration will be confirmed on a first-come-first-served basis upon receipt of payment and priority will be given to ICE members
• Only successful applicants will receive a confirmation e-mail.
• The registration fee is non-refundable.
• Certificate of Attendance will be emailed to participants after the conference based on attendance record. Granting CPD hours is entirely at the discretion of the concerned professional body.
• The above is subject to change without prior notice

Adverse weather arrangement

The event will be cancelled or rescheduled to another date in case of Amber or Red or Black Rainstorm Alert; or Typhoon Signal No.3 or No. 8 or above being in force by the Hong Kong Observatory at or after 7am. It may also be cancelled because of safety or other reasons.

Disclaimer

The Institution of Civil Engineers (Hong Kong Association) shall not under any circumstances be liable or otherwise for death or any injury or for any damage to or loss or destruction of property or otherwise, in any such case arising from any accident or mishap, and whether during or after this event, in preparation for it, traveling to or from it or otherwise.

Online

The event will be held at 9:00am – 5:00pm Hong Kong Time.

In view of the current pandemic situation in Hong Kong, the conference will be held ONLINE only.