Durham University professor talks on environmental policies at CityU
The City University of Hong Kong (CityU) has invited Harriet Bulkeley - Durham University's professor of geography, energy and environment - to address important issues at a seminar entitled, 'Government by experiment? Global cities and the governing of climate change'. August 2, 4pm-5.30pm. P4302, 4/F, Purple Zone, Academic Building, CityU. Admission is free. Direct inquiries to Kanas Lau at 3442 7533 or visit bit.ly/njLBOf to register.
A primer on IPOs in Hong Kong
With initial public offerings (IPOs) flooding the market, do you know what it takes to go public? The Hong Kong Securities Institute (HKSI) has organised a training session, called 'Listing on the Exchange', to shed light on the requirements and application procedures for listing on the main board and the Growth Enterprise Market in Hong Kong. August 3, 6:30pm-9.30pm. Room 2403-08, 24/F, Wing On Centre, 111 Connaught Road, Central. The course will be in Putonghua and attendees are entitled to three CPT/CPD hours. HK$510 for non-members and HK$390 for HKSI members or staff of its corporate members. Register at bit.ly/ngVKHY.
Reduce your carbon footprint
Join the 'Leading a low carbon business' seminar organised by the Business Environment Council (BEC) and World Wildlife Fund (WWF) to reduce your carbon footprint and achieve cost-savings via the WWF LOOP programme. August 4, 2.30pm-5pm. Free seminar. BEC Auditorium, Jockey Club Environmental Building, 77 Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon Tong. Visit bit.ly/nBfqEC for details or call Ivy Chiu at 2784 3957.
