HFPJC, Lee Woo Sing College, and Diligentia College co-organised a 3-day Green Camp at the Chinese University of Hong Kong
In a collaborative effort to promote green life, sustainability and environmental awareness, the HFPJC of the University of Macau (UM), the LWSC of the Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK), and the DC of the CUHK (Shenzhen) co-organised a three-day Green Camp from 27 July to 29 July 2024.
The camp, which brought together students and staff from the three colleges, commenced with opening remarks from representatives of each participating unit. This was followed by a series of informative talks and engaging discussions centred on the pressing need for environmental protection and sustainable practices. “The camp provided a valuable platform for us to learn from experts in the field and gain a deeper understanding of the environmental challenges we face,” said Athena Lam, President of HFPJC House Association. “The emphasis on real-world examples, especially those from Hong Kong, really helped to contextualize the issues and inspire us to take action.” Indeed, the camp’s agenda featured in-depth examinations of renewable energy initiatives, conservation efforts, and innovative approaches to pollution mitigation – all of which underscored the critical importance of collective action.
The second day of the camp saw participants venturing out to explore tangible examples of sustainability in action. The group first visited a nearby zero-carbon park, where they witnessed first-hand the integration of eco-friendly design and the incorporation of native plant life to create vibrant, environmentally conscious public spaces. In the afternoon, the team travelled to an organic farm, where they gained hands-on experience with sustainable agricultural practices that prioritize soil health, biodiversity, and the reduction of chemical inputs.
Throughout the camp, participants engaged in lively discussions and reflections, sharing their personal experiences, concerns, and ideas for positive change. The sense of community and shared purpose was palpable, and many left the camp feeling inspired and empowered to take concrete steps towards global competitiveness and a more environmentally conscious healthy lifestyle. This event also established a basis for interaction and exchange among students from the three colleges, forged friendships and expanded their networks.
澳門大學(UM)霍英東珍禧書院、香港中文大學(CUHK)和聲書院、及香港中文大學(深圳)(CUHK深圳)學勤書院，於7月27-29日聯合舉辦了三天「綠色生活大使」學生訓練營。旨在推動可持續發展及環境保護意識。這次營隊雲集三所院校的學生和教職員，在開幕式上，各校代表先發表了致辭。隨後，參與者聆聽了一系列有關環境保護和可持續發展的專題講座和討論。霍英東珍禧書院院生會主席林子昕表示:「這個營隊為我們提供了寶貴的學習平台，讓我們能夠向業界專家學習，深入了解我們面臨的環境挑戰。尤其是香港的實際案例，更有助於我們將理論與實踐結合，激發我們採取行動的決心。」講座中，專家們詳細介紹了香港在可再生能源、保育和污染防治等領域的最新舉措，突顯了集體行動應對環境危機的關鍵性。
營隊的第二天，參與者實地參觀了零碳天地，見證了將環保理念融入公共空間設計的成果。下午，大家前往一家有機農場(青協有機農莊)，親身體驗注重土壤健康、生物多樣性和減少化學物品使用的可持續農業實踐。整個營隊期間，參與者積極交流自身經驗、關切和改變想法，營造了濃厚的社區氛圍和共同使命感。許多同學表示，這次經歷啟發更環保的健康生活方式，以及為了建設更健康的地球而採取具體行動的決心（培養全球競爭力）。是次活動亦為三地書院學生建立了交流互動基礎，締結友誼，擴闊網絡。
