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Date: 25 October 2024
Time: 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Venue: A1217, Main Campus, HKMU
EMPOWERING STARTUPS TO RESTORE OUR AQUATIC ECOSYSTEM
iodiversity Innovation
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Mr. Harry Chan Tin Ming , MH
Ghost Net Hunter (鬼網大叔)
Mr. Harry Chan, known as Hong Kong’s “ghost net hunter,” dedicates his life to clearing the city’s waterways of abandoned fishing nets. With a passion for diving, he engages in underwater clean-ups weekly, collaborating with various groups and NGOs. His experiences, including diving with disabled divers, have shown him the therapeutic benefits of the ocean. In recognition of his environmental advocacy, Chan received the Medal of Honor in 2020 from the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region. He operates independently, funding his efforts personally , driven solely by his love for marine life and a commitment to protecting the fragile ecosystem for future generations.
Dr. Juan Carlos Astudillo
Marine Ecologist & Assistant Professor
Dr. Juan Carlos Astudillo is an Assistant Professor at the Metropolitan University of Hong Kong. As a marine ecologist, he specializes in marine biodiversity assessment, invasion biology, and ecological engineering for habitat rehabilitation. His current research focuses on applying ecological and engineering principles to enhance the biodiversity and ecosystem functions of degraded coastal areas.
Ms. Tsz Ching Lo (Iris)
Associate Animal Care Specialist at Ocean Park Hong Kong
Iris is an aquarist at Ocean Park Hong Kong supporting the Park's coral restoration and conservation work. Committed to promoting marine life rehabilitation and conservation, she is working closely with cross-sectoral collaborators to rebuild local coral communities and strengthen public awareness on marine conservation.
Ms. Samyuktha Sriram
Head of Business Development, Clearbot
Samyuktha leads business development at Clearbot, an innovative company revolutionizing marine services through AI-powered autonomous boats. With a focus on expanding Clearbot's global presence, Samyuktha drives partnerships and strategic initiatives that contribute to solving environmental challenges like marine pollution through cutting-edge technology.
Ms. Mostafa Monira Firdouse
Development Impact Measurement Consultant
Ms. Monira is a highly experienced Development Impact Measurement Consultant at the International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group. She specializes in Country Partnership Strategy Development and Stakeholder Management.
Monira holds a Master degree in Energy and Environmental Sustainability and she is esteemed Alumni of HKMU. She is a passionate researcher, Part-time Lecturer and ESG and Climate risk speaker. Her work includes ESG integration, climate Risk, Sustainability Strategy, and Assurance.
Monira believes, our economy, financial stability and the broader resilience of society depend on nature. Basic foundations of conservation practice and sustainable management of the world remaining resources in vital and it is time to better integrate the science of taxonomy back into the conservation world to meet the global biodiversity challenge that we currently face.
Restoration
Speaker: Dr. Juan Carlos Astudillo
Topic: Eco-Engineering Solutions for Restoring Marine Biodiversity in Degraded Coastal Ecosystems
Speaker: Ms. Tsz Ching Lo Iris
Topic: The Role of Aquariums in Local Coral Restoration
Control
Speaker: Ms. Samyuktha Sriram
Topic: Protecting our oceans with robotics and AI
Stewardship
Speaker: Ms. Mostafa Monira Firdouse
Topic: Industry Engagements on Biodiversity to Manage Unintended Consequences
Designing afterNATURE means learning from organisms and their habitats and developing new technologies
that enhance the ecological value of coastal ecosystems. Our experience is derived from years of practice enhancing and monitoring coastal ecosystems.
At afterNATURE, we provide coastal adaptation and ecological design services for areas impacted by sea level rise, flooding, or habitat loss. We fabricate habitat enhancement units for vertical seawalls, sloped seawalls, rip-rap, and engineered subtidal reefs. Our goal is to promote a sustainable and livable future through enhanced ecosystems.
Chiu is a marine ecologist with several years of research experience in Hong Kong, focusing on coastal ecology, ecological restoration and biodiversity.
Michael has been designing and leading small and large scale architecture, landscape, and urban design projects in Asia, North America, and Europe over the past 20 years.
Thea is a marine ecologist, with several years of experience working on ecological engineering, coastal ecology, restoration, and biodiversity research in Hong Kong.
Kenneth is an experienced marine ecologist with sound knowledge of local marine ecosystems, marine biodiversity and fisheries in Hong Kong.
Established in 2019, Clearbot started off as a student project to to help Indonesian surfers clean up waterways efficiently. At the time, paddle boats and nets were still the most prevalent solutions in the region which left locals ill-equipped to deal with the trash flow.
Within a year of working on Clearbots for this project, we began to understand the demand for our hassle free, sustainable infrastructure in the marine services industry globally.
Today, with the adoption of each Clearbot, we are able to help organizations make sustainable choices with the additional benefits of:
– reduced costs;
– reduced need for manpower; and
– improved track-ability of impact
WHAT IS WHOSIFY
WHOSIFY is a contactless smart business card
that enables effortless sharing of your
contact and social details.
WE HELP STOP CUTTING DOWN TREES
WHOSIFY also support sustainability
by reducing usage for traditional cards.
Co-founder, WHOSIFY
Miss Hong Kong 2020
Lisa Marie Tse
