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September 23, 2008 (Tue)
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Protecting Hong Kongˇ¦s Environment ˇV
Posing Dilemmas or Creating Dynamics?
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The Honorable Edward Yau, JP
Secretary for the Environment
HKSAR Government
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Environment Committee
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Mr Yau is appointed as Secretary for the Environment on July 1, 2007. His portfolio covers environmental protection, nature conservation, energy and sustainable development. He is responsible for formulating policies, promoting public awareness as well as encouraging community participation regarding his portfolio areas. He also oversees plans and programmes implemented by the Environmental Protection Department, the Electrical and Mechanical Services Department, the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department and the Drainage Services Department for his policy portfolio with a view to achieving and maintaining a healthy and pleasant environment for the Hong Kong people. Before taking up the current position, Mr Yau was the Director of Information Services. He joined the civil service as an Administrative Officer in 1981. During his long career in the Hong Kong Government, he has taken up various positions including Deputy Director-General of Trade (later renamed Deputy Director-General of Trade and Industry), Director-General of the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in Washington, and Deputy Secretary for Education and Manpower. Mr Yau graduated from the University of Hong Kong in 1981. He received further education at Oxford University in 1983 and at Harvard University in Spring 2000.
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| Time: |
12:00pm Registration/ Networking
12:30pm (Sharp) Lunch
1:15pm Speech
2:00pm Close
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| Fee(s): |
Member Fee: HK$390
Non Member Fee: HK$510
Corporate Table Fee (10-12pax): HK$4,800
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| Venue: |
Renaissance Harbour View Hotel
Oasis Room, 8/F
1 Harbour Road,
Wanchai, Hong Kong
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| Inquiries and Bookings: |
Christy Li
cli@amcham.org.hk
Tel (852) 2530 6919
Fax (852) 2810 1289 |
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| Media Contact: |
CLOSED TO MEDIA 
Toni Lau
tlau@amcham.org.hk
Tel (852) 2530 6900
Fax (852) 2810 1289 |
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