CarbonCare InnoLab "Decode COP30 Seminar"
From Global Negotiation to Local Action: Strategies and Initiatives by NGOs to Promote Climate Resilience

Starting in 2023, CarbonCare InnoLab has hosted an annual Decode COP Seminar, inviting representatives from various sectors to discuss the progress of the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP) and its implications for Hong Kong. This year's “Decode COP30 Seminar” will highlight key takeaways from COP30, explore strategies to strengthen the resilience of NGOs against climate risks, and foster meaningful cross-sector collaboration to drive climate action in Hong Kong.

Seminar Objectives:

• Understand Global Climate Agreements and Local Implementation: Analyse the key takeaways from the 30th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30), including the “Global Goal on Adaptation” (GGA), and their implications for local climate action and social services in Hong Kong.

• Strengthen NGOs Resilience: NGOs integrate climate risk management capabilities into their long-term development plans to ensure sustainable operation, enhance response efficiency, and maintain quality services during a climate crisis. In the long run, this can further promote elements of inclusion and co-creation, building climate-resilient communities and demonstrating climate leadership.

• Promote Cross-Sector Collaboration: Establish a cross-sector dialogue platform, gathering representatives from NGOs, funding bodies, government departments, academia, and businesses to jointly innovate solutions for climate adaptation and social services.

Seminar Details:

• Date: 15 January, 2026 (Thursday)
• Time: 10:00 AM – 5:30 PM
• Venue: Auditorium, The Duke of Windsor Social Service Building, 15 Hennessy Road, Wan Chai
• Language: Cantonese

 

Free of charge, all are welcome!

Registration: https://forms.gle/8ae4hnPDwoF37rFf9

Seminar Contents:

Morning Session — Main Audience: NGO Heads and Management, Funding Bodies, Business Sector, Academic Institutions, and Policy Making Departments

• Decode COP30: In-depth interpretation of COP30 highlights, analysing the main outcomes of global climate negotiations and their practical impact on Hong Kong and grassroots communities.

• Thematic Sharings: Experts will focus on the development of climate change and resilience strategies, sharing how NGOs can integrate climate resilience and adaptation strategies into their strategic planning and action plans.

• Development Strategy Dialogue: A deep, cross-sector dialogue bringing together NGOs, business representatives, and academia to jointly explore collaborative solutions for responding to climate risks.

Afternoon Session — Main Audience: NGO Frontline and Youth Staff, Funding Bodies, Academic Institutions

• Case Analysis and Practice Sharing: NGO representatives will share successful cases, demonstrating how climate resilience elements are integrated into daily operations and exploring the resulting synergistic benefits.

• Climate Adaptation Action Design Workshop: Referring to the "Global Goal on Adaptation," participants will co-design concrete and feasible local climate action plans. This aims to help participants develop community service models, enhance the climate resilience of vulnerable groups, and build a more resilient society.