Change Makers Stage
Integrating STEAM Education for the Next Generations of Sustainability Practitioners
Day 2 : 11:35 – 12:25
Conventionally, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) education provides a foundation to support sustainability initiatives from a more technical perspective. Incorporating Arts into STEM (STEAM education) provides new perspectives and facilitates a more holistic approach to developing and supporting sustainability initiatives the focus of which goes beyond addressing environment-related issues by taking into consideration economic and social aspects.
This session strives to showcase the importance of STEAM education in cultivating critical and innovative thinking, equipping youth with problem-solving skills and holistic development to tackle burning problems with respect to sustainability.
On the other hand, this session aims to initiate a conversation on possible collaborations that businesses can pursue to integrate STEAM education for sustainable workforce development.
Learnings:
- How does STEAM education enhance the quality of the workforce in sustainability careers?
- How does STEAM empower and propel sustainability innovation in organisations?
- How and what collaborations can businesses explore to integrate STEAM education to foster a sustainable workforce?
Post-Event Actions:
- Reflect on and revise your organisation’s requirements for talent and alignment of in-house education and training programmes.
- Consider the composition of teams working on developing or incorporating sustainable solutions. How can the composition of such teams be diversified in a way that would drive innovation?
- Explore collaborations to integrate STEAM education for sustainable workforce development.
Speakers
Moderator
Clare Pang
Strategic Communications and Events Manager
2041 Hong Kong
Clare Pang
2041 Hong Kong
Strategic Communications and Events Manager
Clare is the Strategic Communications and Events Manager at 2041 Hong Kong, a youth-led organisation that strives to build a community seeking to inspire, advocate, and catalyse change for sustainability and climate action. She is driving creative projects with a team of curators to extend the sustainability message to the wider community through immersive arts and exhibitions. Outside of 2041 Hong Kong, she also serves as a Specialist, Sustainability at HK Express, focusing on supporting sustainable improvements in the aviation industry’s flight operations, waste management, and community engagement.
Prior to joining HK Express, Clare worked in the green building and tourism fields, focusing on youth education, marketing, and mega events. She holds a Master’s degree in Environmental Management from the University of Hong Kong and is a Certified ESG Analyst.
My sustainability goals for 2024:
- More collaboration opportunities among the SMEs & youth led organisations
- Comprehensive waste management policy in the city to handle recyclables & promote circular economy
Brian Cheng
Chief Executive Officer
Generation Hong Kong
Brian Cheng
Generation Hong Kong
Chief Executive Officer
Brian is the CEO of Generation Hong Kong since its launch in early 2018, with the mission to transform the education to employment system to prepare, place, and support people into life-changing careers that would otherwise be inaccessible. On top of his role with Generation, Brian is passionate about supporting the community in various capacities. Brian currently serves as a Council member of the Hong Kong Productivity Council, a member of the Advisory Committee on Gifted Education under Education Bureau, and the Honorary Advisory Committee of Enactus Hong Kong. Brian holds a BA and an MBA from The Chinese University of Hong Kong. In addition, he is the recipient of the Hong Kong Jockey Club Chicago Booth Executive MBA Program Scholarship and holds an Executive MBA from The University of Chicago Booth School of Business.
My Sustainability Goals for 2024:
Education to employment systems, youth empowerment, talent beyond academics
Dr Margaret Burnett
Programme Director
The University of Hong Kong
Dr Margaret Burnett
The University of Hong Kong
Programme Director
Currently the Programme Director for the Master of Social Science in Sustainability Leadership and Governance, in the Centre for Civil Society and Governance at the University of Hong Kong. Margaret has developed this Master programme to enhance learning, grow deeper understanding, and enable professionals to implement sustainability initiatives across all roles. Empowering both students and clients to integrate sustainability into personal and core organizational decision-making processes as this is time critical and, the focus the programme. She is often a guest speaker, and partners with organizations to provide support to their in-house sustainability strategies, currently through the lens of climate change related factors, and mechanisms for greater stakeholder engagement.
My Sustainability Goals for 2024:
For leaders, at all levels, to put into action significant changes to their operating environment given the tools at their disposal, and a greater level of authentic collaboration that truly seeks human-centric solutions. Let’s be on the right side of the climate change battle!
Supported by
2041 Hong Kong
2041 Hong Kong is a youth-led organisation that strives to build a community seeking to inspire, advocate, and catalyse change for sustainability and climate action. We aspire to promote and uphold the #AntarcticSpirit by building a more resilient and sustainable Hong Kong.
Our sustainability goals for 2024:
- Increase youth uptake and education in sustainability
- Collaborate with education and business institutions
- Promote the #AntarcticSpirit
Our initiative in accelerating sustainable development in Hong Kong
We are edging towards a sustainable future for Hong Kong through the power of youths in our community. Our efforts are coordinated by our three branches: Consulting, Communications, and Community.
The Consulting Branch helps corporations and institutions address ESG and sustainability opportunities, and engage with critical stakeholders. The Communications Branch looks to share 2041 Hong Kong’s story with the rest of the world, with the aim to inspire more global climate action. And finally, our Community Branch partners with schools and institutions to organise events and solutions-based projects advocating for programs of environmental education to promote youth uptake in sustainability.
