About the Event

This talk would cover “next practices” and innovative solutions in the carbon context of achieving Paris Agreement. It would discuss HKCCI’s strategies to address obstacles in the traditional technical innovation path, especially for Hong Kong and China market. It would also argue that the current model of technical innovation is not adequate to tackle carbon issue which needs more holistic solutions in society innovation. The talk will conclude with the examples of bridging the gap between the good ideas and practical action.

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About the Speaker

Ir Dr. Shelley ZHOU
Chief Executive, Hong Kong Centre for Carbon Innovation

Shelley currently heads the Hong Kong Centre for Carbon Innovation (HKCCI), a spin-out company of The University of Edinburgh. Prior to joining HKCCI, Shelley established the sustainability function for The Hong Kong Jockey Club and oversaw its corporate sustainability performance and reporting for 5 years. After attending the UN Climate Conference in Bali in 2007, Shelley became one of the very first carbon consultants in Hong Kong. She had experience in environmental and carbon management, new energy and biotechnology in Hong Kong, China and Singapore. At the same time, she has been teaching at Hong Kong universities.