Since Swire began operating in Hong Kong 150 years ago, the group has been steadfast in its commitment to the city – not just as a long-term investor, but as a supportive and caring corporate citizen. The Swire Group Charitable Trust (“Swire Trust”) has launched the funding initiative, TrustTomorrow, as part of our ongoing pledge to give back to the community that has helped us to thrive over the past century and a half.
Programme: Ocean Tomorrow Lunch & Learn: A diver’s quest to protect Hong Kong’s sea life
Date & Time: 25 October 2022 (Tuesday) / 12:30pm – 13:30pm
Location: Virtual [Teams link will be shared with participants]
Languages: English
Partner NGO: Harry Chan Tin-ming, Ghost Net Hunter, Awardee of 2020 HKSAR Honours and Awards Medal of Honour (M.H.)
Event Description:
Come meet Harry Chan, the ‘Ghost Net Hunter’. An avid diver for 30 years, he spent the last decade hauling abandoned fishing nets out of the ocean as his mission to clean up Hong Kong’s waters. Harry will share with us his journey from being a retired businessman to a public advocate for change in marine pollution.
What are ghost nets?
Many of us may not be familiar with the term ghost nets, but this refers to abandoned or lost fishing equipment at sea, on beaches or in harbours. We will look at how ghost nets, aka the ‘silent killer’ of our seas, is endangering all kinds of marine lives, and surprisingly, also affecting humans too, posing hazards and economic losses in ways that we’ve never thought of. Come join our talk and find out what you can do to help fight against ghost nets!
Oceans Tomorrow, a marine conservation campaign supported by the TrustTomorrow initiative, not only explores the incredible world that lies beneath Hong Kong's waves. It examines the various factors that threaten its health and existence and identifies the actions we must take to preserve it for future generations.
Deadline for registration: 21 October 2022 (Friday)
