The Secretary for Environment and Ecology, Mr Tse Chin-wan, will depart for Suzhou this afternoon (September 5) to attend the International Forum on Energy Transition co-hosted by the National Energy Administration, the International Renewable Energy Agency and the Jiangsu Provincial People's Government.
 
     The Forum was first held in 2015 and is now in its fourth year. The theme for this year is "Jointly promote energy transition for a shared green future". Representatives of international organisations and energy companies, including leaders of energy ministries from various countries; the Administrator of the National Energy Administration, Mr Zhang Jianhua; the Director-General of the International Renewable Energy Agency, Mr Francesco La Camera; the President of the World Economic Forum, Mr Børge Brende, will participate in the Forum to share their experiences in promoting energy transformation, and discuss co-operation in energy transformation and promoting global clean energy partnerships.
 
     Mr Tse will attend discussion sessions tomorrow (September 6) on the energy sector. He will share Hong Kong's strategies and efforts in reducing carbon emissions in the energy sector and strengthening regional collaboration. The Director of Electrical and Mechanical Services, Mr Eric Pang, and officers from the Environment and Ecology Bureau will also attend.
 
     Mr Tse will return to Hong Kong on the afternoon of September 7. During his absence, the Under Secretary for Environment and Ecology, Miss Diane Wong, will be the Acting Secretary for Environment and Ecology.

Ends/Tuesday, September 5, 2023
Issued at HKT 14:24

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