Surein Foundation Celebrates Its 8th Anniversary Talk and Presentation Ceremony
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On Saturday, 31 January 2026, Surein Foundation held its 8th Anniversary Talk and Presentation Ceremony at ‘The Victoria’ Empire Centre, 68 Mody Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon. The occasion reaffirmed the Foundation’s continued commitment to promoting environmental education and sustainable development.
The Foundation was honoured to welcome Legislative Council Member and Chairman of the Public Works Subcommittee, Ir the Hon. Chan Siu-hung, BBS, JP, and Mrs. Chan as the officiating guests. Mr. Chan delivered a keynote speech entitled ‘Clean Energy Transportation in Hong Kong’, in which he shared his insights into the development of smart green transport and the city’s ongoing energy transition.
In his speech, Mr. Chan highlighted that for Hong Kong to achieve its target of carbon neutrality by 2050, three key areas must be actively addressed, namely energy efficiency in buildings, waste reduction across the community, and the promotion of green transport. He noted that the transport sector is currently the second largest source of carbon emissions in Hong Kong, therefore plays an important role in the city’s decarbonisation efforts.
Mr. Chan further emphasised that environmental protection and green living are both attainable through the effective application of technology. He explained that initiatives such as autonomous vehicles, smart highway pilot schemes and intelligent traffic signal control systems can make use of big data and artificial intelligence to ease traffic congestion. These measures, he said, not only improve transport efficiency but also help to reduce energy consumption and carbon emissions, thereby supporting long-term sustainable urban development.
Following the talk, the Presentation Ceremony was held, during which scholarships and certificates were presented to 102 awardees of the ‘environmental education competitions 2025’. The award recipients included participants from tertiary institutions, secondary schools, primary schools and the public. Their winning entries demonstrated a high level of creativity and a strong awareness of environmental issues, reflecting the positive impact of the Foundation’s ongoing environmental education initiatives.
Subsequently, the Surein Foundation invited government heads of departments and distinguished community leaders to present Certificates of Appreciation to Surein Foundation Volunteers, as well as representatives of local non‑governmental organisations that have worked hand in hand with the Foundation over the years in advancing environmental education. The presentations recognised their sustained commitment and contributions to promoting environmental awareness in the community. The presenting guests included Mrs. Apollonia Li, JP, Director of Information Services, Mr. David Wong, JP, Director of Intellectual Property, Dr. Cheng Cho-ming, Former Director of the Hong Kong Observatory, Mr. Victor Pang, MH, JP, Commissioner of Civil Aid Service, Mr. Leung Kwun-hong, FSDSM, Chief Staff Officer of Civil Aid Service, Ir Kwan Yuk-choi, James, JP, Honorary Fellow of the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Dr. Chan Chi-kau, Johnnie, SBS, JP, Former President of the Hong Kong Association of Property Management Companies, Mr. Chan Yuen-wah, BBS, JP, President of OISCA International Hong Kong, Dr. Stanley Ma Ching-hing, BBS, CStJ, Former Commissioner of Hong Kong St. John Ambulance.
Other guests present included patrons of the Surein Foundation, Mr. Kong Tze-wing, James, MH, JP, Chairman of OISCA International Hong Kong, Mr. Patrick Yip, President of Y's Men's Club of North West, Mr. Fung Sau-yue, President of Yuen Long Town Hall. From the education sector, attendees included Prof. Kwok Hoi-sing from The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology and Dr. Lei Weng-chi from the University of Saint Joseph, Macao. They were joined by several school supervisors and principals, namely Supervisor Michael Chan, Principal Hui Kin-yip, Ronald, Supervisor Choi Tin- man, Principal Chik Man-hin, Dr. Sunny Lam, and Principal John Tan from Shenzhen. Mr. Yeung Pak-sing, Chairman of Hong Kong Ideas Centre and Honorary Institute Fellow of The University of Hong Kong. The event brought together approximately 220 participants, including NGO representatives, teachers, parents, students, and volunteers.
The Foundation expressed its heartfelt thanks to the Surein Foundation Volunteer Team, the volunteers of The Association of Hong Kong Civil Aid Service Volunteers, China, and the Shenzhen Hong Kong Youth Exchange Association. Sincere appreciation was also extended to Mr. Ma Man‑lap (piper), Ms. Chung Hei‑wun (drummer) and Mr. Chu Tat‑fei (saxophone player) for their splendid performances, as well as to the two Masters of Ceremonies and the volunteer photographers for their professional contributions. The Foundation further expressed its gratitude to the Co‑Chairs of the 8th Anniversary Organising Committee—Mr. Hui Chun-mau, Mr. Chan Yuen-wah, BBS, JP, Mr. Ho Wai-shek, James, MH, JP, and Mr Au Yin‑shan—for their meticulous planning and dedication.
A fundraising luncheon to mark the 8th anniversary was held immediately after the ceremony, with a total of seventeen tables, the Event concluded smoothly at 2.30 p.m.
Through this anniversary event, the Surein Foundation seeks to further unite stakeholders from across society, to sustain the promotion of environmental education, and to nurture environmental awareness among the younger generation, working together to build a greener and more sustainable future for Hong Kong.
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