The Education and Training Committee invites you to join an interactive seminar entitled ‘Advancing Nature-based Solutions – From Global Standards to Hong Kong Cases Studies’, jointly presented by Ms. Kitty Tam, Civil Exchange, and Mr. Hanif Falah, International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN).
Nature-based Solution (NbS) is widely recognised as a pivotal and evolving tool for cities and nations to address climate challenges. As Hong Kong embarks upon a new series of planning and development along coastal areas, tidal zones and wetlands, how the latest NbS trends and standards relate to us. The seminar is an unique opportunity to gain first-hand insight from the recent IUCN World Conservation Congress, and the updated IUCN Global Standard for NbS. Members will interact with our speakers on some Hong Kong NbS projects to provide feedback as part of the dialogue and exchange.
Outline of the Seminar
• IUCN World Conservation Congress – Hong Kong Perspective
Ms. Kitty Tam will highlight key takeaways from the IUCN Congress in Abu Dhabi, with reflections on relevance to Hong Kong and regional NbS effort
• The Updated IUCN Global Standard for Nature-based Solutions
Mr. Hanif Falah will provide an overview of the latest updates to the Global Standard for NbS, practical applications across Asia, and implications for policy, planning, and implementation
• Case Study Workshop + Q&A Session
Interactive session with our speakers and open discussion to share perspectives and provide feedback on a case study for the upcoming IUCN report on NbS in Hong Kong
Our Speakers:
Ms Kitty Tam is the Programme Lead of the project ‘Hong Kong 2050 is Now’ at Civic Exchange, an independent Hong Kong public policy think tank. With previous working experience at WWF-HK and a diverse background, she is now focusing on driving policy changes in addressing pressing environmental challenges, and encourages societies to adopt rapid, deep and sustained actions in the wake of climate changes for a nature-positive world. Kitty holds a master degree in Environmental Governance from University of Manchester, UK.
Mr. Hanif Falah is a NbS technical officer of the IUCN Asia Regional Office. He has rich experience from both international agencies and the private sector, including roles at the Australian Agency for International Development and the Royal Norwegian Embassy, where he managed Official Development Assistance programmes in Southeast Asia. His current work focuses on supporting the design, implementation, and scaling of NbS across the region. Hanif holds a master degree in Environmental Technology from Imperial College, London and a fellowship in Public Policy and Sustainability at the University of Cambridge, UK.
Details of the Event:
Date: 31st October 2025 (Friday)
Time: 7:00 p.m. ‐ 8:30 p.m.
Venue: HKIP Office (Unit 201, 2/F, Prosperity Millennia Plaza, 663 King’s Road, North Point, Hong Kong) & Online
* The seminar will be conducted in English. Members are strongly encouraged to participate at the HKIP Office for the seminar to have dialogue with our speakers.
Registration deadline: 24th October 2025.
For registration, please reply through the Google Form link: https://forms.gle/mbbiL98SoUg9HpZV9
Registration to attend the event at the HKIP office will be on first-come-first-served basis. Don’t miss the chance to gain a better understanding of NbS standards, applications and the latest trends. For enquiry, please contact HKIP office through email: info@hkip.org.hk or telephone: 2915-6212.
We look forward to seeing you at the event.
HKIP Education and Training Committee