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The Government today (January 19) announced re-appointments to the Council for Sustainable Development, effective from March 1, 2007.
"The council membership represents a balanced mix of stakeholders from various sectors," a government spokesman said.
The council advises the Government on priority areas for promoting sustainable development and on the preparation of sustainable development strategies that integrate economic, social and environmental perspectives; facilitate community participation in the promotion of sustainable development in Hong Kong; and promote public awareness and understanding of the principles of sustainable development.
The council has implemented two rounds of stakeholder-led engagement process to involve the community in formulating the sustainable development strategies for Hong Kong. The council has also advised on the disbursement of the Sustainable Development Fund to support community projects aimed at raising public awareness of sustainability issues.
"The council will continue to take forward these initiatives, in partnership with other organisations in the community," the spokesman said.
Attached is the membership list (appointment for two years with effect from March 1, 2007):
Chairman
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Chief Secretary for Administration
Vice-Chairman
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Dr Edgar Cheng, GBS, JP
Members
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* Dr Lily Chiang
* Hon Choy So-yuk, JP
* Mr Barrie Cook
* Ms Christine Fang, JP
* Mr Hans Michael Jebsen, BBS
* Mr Thomas Kwok, JP
* Mr Michael Lai, MH, JP
* Professor Lam Kin-che, SBS, JP
* Ir Otto Poon, BBS
* Mr Tai Hay-lap, BBS, JP
* Professor Tsui Lap-chee, JP
* Secretary for Economic Development and Labour
* Secretary for the Environment, Transport and Works
* Secretary for Health, Welfare and Food
* Secretary for Housing, Planning and Lands
Ends/Friday, January 19, 2007
Issued at HKT 16:01
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