Change Makers Stage
Collaboration for Change: How Educators, Businesses, and Social Innovators can Work Together to Create a Better Future
Day 1 : 14:50 – 15:40
Come hear from our speakers to discover the synergy derived from the collaboration between educators, businesses, and social innovators in driving positive change. This session aims to explore strategies and examples of successful partnerships to inspire young professionals to seek collaborative opportunities and contribute to a better future.
Learnings
- What opportunities and challenges exist for educators, business leaders and social innovators to join hands and create space for young people to exchange ideas, share experiences and co-create solutions?
- How can key stakeholders work to provide mentorship opportunities, exposure, access to markets and networks to help young people realise their potential as social changemakers for a sustainable future?
Post-event Actions for Delegates
- Rethink how you can better support cross-sectoral collaboration to drive positive change on an individual and organisational level.
Speakers
Moderator
Dr. Rosette Leung
Lecturer
Dr. Rosette Leung
Lecturer
Dr. Rosette Leung is a Lecturer in the Department of Marketing at The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) Business School. She teaches various courses, including Marketing Management, Global Marketing Management, Buyer Behaviour, Digital Marketing, and Integrated Marketing Communication. Her research interests span multiple areas, from social media marketing to internet-based relationships.
My sustainability goals for 2023:
My sustainability goals are to inspire and equip the next generation with the knowledge, skills, and determination to make sustainable choices and become leaders on fostering a more sustainable future. In addition to my commitment in business case writing about sustainability, innovation and climate change, I hope I can engage in more collaborative efforts with organizations and academics for sharing knowledge and best practices in sustainability.
Chester Cheng
Co-founder
Chester Cheng
Co-founder
Chester joined MTR Corporation as Graduate Trainee in 2019, and co-founded Hong Kong’s leading one-stop green lifestyle reward platform Carbon Wallet from zero to one in 2021. He currently heads up the social innovation venture as a subsidiary of MTR Lab.
He is passionate about driving sustainable consumption for cities, and strives to transform issue-based climate communications into action-based engagement to inspire climate actions among individuals.
My sustainability goals for 2023:
- Everyone in Hong Kong getting used to waste sorting at households and start recycling.
- Less disposable used in the city, people supporting sustainable merchants.
Isabel Li
Head of Education
Isabel Li
Head of Education
Ms. Isabel Li is a passionate educator with over two decades of experience in wildlife conservation through informal learning environments. She was a board member of International Zoo Educators Association for over 10 years and was the President of the Association from 2016 to 2018 creating transformational change to zoo and aquarium education globally. As the Head of Education at Ocean Park Corporation, she steers the development of education engagement within and outside the boundary of Ocean Park so that we can create a world where all people respect and act to protect biodiversity.
My sustainability golas for 2023:
My sustainability goals for 2023/24 for Hong Kong would be that local produce are more readily available and Hong Kong people will choose to eat local food.
Lehui Liang
Chief Impact Capital Officer
Lehui Liang
Chief Impact Capital Officer
Lehui Liang is the Chief Impact Capital Officer at Social Ventures Hong Kong. The Impact Capital team designs new platforms to synthesise capital from partners across all sectors and enables these resources to have a social impact in enriching Hong Kong’s communities. Lehui is also the Senior Manager, Hong Kong for AVPN, a Singapore-based funders’ network committed to building a vibrant and high impact social finance community across Asia.
My sustainability goals for 2023:
Active communities and changemakers all contributing their unique strengths towards creating a “New Urban” Hong Kong that everyone can be proud of.
Lee Williamson
Regional head of Gen.T
Lee Williamson
Regional head of Gen.T
Lee Williamson is an award-winning media leader with over a decade of experience in the region. He is the regional head of Tatler Gen.T, a community-focused content and events platform for Asia’s Leaders of Tomorrow. He was selected as a WAN-IFRA Young Media Leaders Fellow 2020 and is the president of the Foreign Correspondents’ Club, Hong Kong.
Supported by
BESGO, CUHK
BESGO, a program backed by CUHK Business School, aims to educate and inspire the next generation of change-makers on how social good, social innovation, and sustainable practices can shape businesses and society’s future. With activities like training workshops, talks, and real-world projects, BESGO helps deepen students’ understanding of social needs and sustainability issues. By connecting educators, business professionals, social innovators, and future change-makers, BESGO fosters collaboration and creates shared value towards building a better future for all.
Our sustainability goals for 2023:
- Increase the awareness and understanding of social and environmental issues among students and participants by providing educational resources, workshops, and field visits.
- Foster partnerships and collaborations with local and international organizations that align with BESGO’s mission and values, and promote sustainability and social good.
- Engage and empower students to take action and create positive social and environmental impacts through BESGO’s programs and activities, and provide opportunities for them to apply their knowledge and skills in real-world projects.
Our initiative in accelerating sustainable development in Hong Kong:
BESGO has organized various activities to promote social innovation, social good, and sustainable practices. In the past, we have designed and produced teaching and learning materials, conducted seminars and workshops, and facilitated visits to community and social enterprises. We also published feature articles and teaching cases, and presented at local and international conferences. These initiatives aim to raise awareness, deepen understanding, and provide opportunities for students to create real impact and foster collaboration for a better future.
With thanks to
MTR Corporation Limited
Headline Sponsor for the People and Purpose Theatre
As a recognised world-class operator of sustainable rail transport services, MTR is a leader in safety, reliability, customer service and efficiency.
MTR has extensive end-to-end railway expertise with more than 40 years of railway projects experience from design to planning and construction through to commissioning, maintenance and operations.
Our sustainability goals for 2023:
- Social inclusion;
- Advancement & Opportunities; and
- Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduction
Solutions Showcase:
- Brand Owner
- Transport/Mobility
UN SDG goals that we align with:
- SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being
- SDG 4 Quality Education
- SDG 5 Gender Equality
- SDG 6 Clean Water and Sanitation
- SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy
- SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth
- SDG 9 Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
- SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities
- SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities
- SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production
- SDG 13 Climate Action
Legal Name: MTR Corporation Limited
Ocean Park Corporation
Ocean Park is Hong Kong’s unique home-grown theme park with a heritage of delivering family fun and fond memories. Since its opening in 1977 as a non-profit organisation, OP has developed itself into a world-class attraction connecting people with nature. It has gained consistent recognition for its extraordinary experiences, conservation and education work, and relationship with the community.
Our sustainability goals for 2023:
- Minimize the Park’s carbon footprint and ultimate achieve carbon neutral by 2050
- Enhance public engagement and promote conservation through educational programmes, in-park and out-park
- Establish leadership in local and international conservation advocacies
- Uphold the top most standards of the Park’s animal care and facilities, as well as continue efforts in animal rescue programmes and researches
Solutions Showcase:
- Education/Training/Certification
- Sustainability Services
- Sustainable Products
UN SDG goals that we align with:
- SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being
- SDG 4 Quality Education
- SDG 5 Gender Equality
- SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy
- SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth
- SDG 9 Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
- SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities
- SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities
- SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production
- SDG 13 Climate Action
- SDG 14 Life below Water
- SDG 15 Life on Land
- SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
- SDG 17 Partnerships for the Goals
Legal Name: Ocean Park Corporation
General Enquiry Email Address: gr@oceanpark.com.hk
General Enquiry Phone Number: 39232323
General Business Address: 180 Wong Chuk Hang Road, Hong Kong