DTUP|Innovative Measures for Sustainable Airport Development
2025-10-21 Subject: OtherOn 21 October, Mr Martin Putnam and Ms Anita Wong from Airport Authority Hong Kong shared valuable insights on balancing development and sustainability at a guest lecture for ITS1005 Global Challenges I. 🌱✈️ Highlighting their dedication to protecting nature and biodiversity, they discussed innovative measures implemented to support the marine ecosystem around Hong Kong International Airport, in collaboration with the government, NGOs, conservation experts and local fishermen. Thank you for an informative and inspiring talk on the efforts towards a greener and more sustainable airport!
DTUP|Inspiring Action Against Plastic Pollution
2025-09-30 Subject: Health InformaticsOn 30 September, ITS1005 Global Challenges I took a deep dive into plastic pollution with an inspiring guest lecture from the co-founder of a local organisation committed to reducing plastic pollution in Hong Kong — Ms Dana Winograd, Plastics Free Seas. Students gained insights on the global impact of plastic pollution on the environment and health, heard powerful stories of initiatives dedicated to making a change, and discovered practical actions each of us can take to tackle plastic pollution and protect our oceans. 🌏♻️🌊