As 2026 unfolds, 2041 Hong Kong and Wyndham Social are excited to launch the new season of Wyndham Weaves – a cross-disciplinary conversation series exploring how individuals shape and transform Hong Kong’s future. This quarter’s theme, Resources, Responsibility, and Balance dives into the future of sustainability in Hong Kong. We’ve invited industry professionals to share their journeys, insights, and actionable perspectives.
Voices of Change – Bridging Generations in Sustainability
Our opening conversation united three remarkable leaders from different generations, each makinga lasting impact on the local sustainability landscape: Prof. Wong Kam-sing, GBS, JP (former Secretary for the Environment), Daisy Chee (seasoned sustainability consultant) and Ema Poposka (award-winning young filmmaker). Moderated by 2041 Hong Kong Co-founder Justin Yeung, the discussion highlighted how policy, business, and youth creativity intersect, and how their impact multiplies when connected.
Prof. Wong opened by grounding carbon neutrality in real, lived action. He urged faster progress through sharper, sector-specific targets: “It should be for each stakeholder and sector to work out their target. A bus company, for example, should be thinking seriously about green transport.”
Building on this, Daisy Chee shared the business perspective: Leaders must balance stability with bold ambition, embedding sustainability into core strategy rather than treating it as an add‑on. She emphasized storytelling as a powerful bridge – turning policy direction into trusted, practical steps that drive real change.
Ema Poposka showed the spark that youth creativity can ignite. Through her acclaimed underwater documentary The Living Sea, she has revealed the hidden coral biodiversity in Hong Kong. She candidly noted persistent barrier: funding and access. Her call for support echoed Daisy’s points about business engagement, illustrating how youth-led initiatives thrive with institutional backing.
Together, the panel demonstrated that bridging generations isn’t about compromise – it’s about weaving ambition, experience, and practicality into one shared vision!
Local Conservation Projects and Where They’re Headed
Moderated by 2041 Hong Kong Co-founder Christie Lai, the topic featured inspiring speakers who shared not just expertise, but the personal sparks that drive their work: Ocean conservationist Kelvin So (WWF Hong Kong), Freshwater ecologist & educator Dr. Ken So (Outdoor Wildlife Learning Hong Kong), and Sophie le Clue (ADM Capital Foundation).
Kelvin So (WWF Hong Kong) spoke passionately about active restoration to rebuild damaged reefs and protecting ecologically significant sites through targeted interventions and cross-sector partnerships (e.g. with government units and businesses), hoping that more people can experience our underwater ecosystems responsibly. He traced his passion to a university scuba course, where one dive revealed a hidden underwater world. Now a certified instructor, he leads coral restoration (e.g., “Reviving Our Corals”) and community-based conservation, involving an entire village at Shui Hau to educate clam-digging visitors on the sustainable use of marine resources.
Dr. Ken So (Outdoor Wildlife Learning Hong Kong), shared how a single dragonfly photo sparked his career. He advocates for protecting overlooked freshwater and terrestial habitats by using creative education approaches to build stewardship. Ken and his team at OWLHK developed Hong Kong’s first ecology themed board game, Law of the Forest. It helps players connect with nature, understand inter-species relationships in a forest ecosystem, and learn key characteristics before heading into the field as part of their flagship educational programme. “Seeing the game come to life leaves a lasting impression,” he noted.
Sophie le Clue (ADM Capital Foundation) plays a different but equally vital role: the glue that brings the community together. She reflected on her journey from environmental consultant to leading an organisation that bridges financial and knowledge gaps for biodiversity in Hong Kong and across Asia. A defining image stays with her: shark fins covering the rooftops of Hong Kong, which shaped her focus on systemic change in finance and governance. Last year, her team convened the Hong Kong Biodiversity Expert Group to shape government strategy and support research on the blue economy and wildlife trade. Her challenge? Proving long-term conservation value to co-funders expecting visible short-term impact.
A recurring theme across the panel was the observation that government capacity and priority for conservation remain limited. With the Northern Metropolis Plan and the updated Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan now in motion, the panel stressed that public support is essential to amplify the message: ecosystems should be considered in line with development talks. The work of protecting Hong Kong’s natural environment depends on all of us, to speak up.
These weren’t just talks — they were powerful moments of collective reflection and renewed commitment. They showed sustainability as living practice: through forward-thinking policy, cross-sector integration, youth advocacy, and community-based conservation.
At 2041 Hong Kong, we are proud to stand at this intersection, weaving diverse voices into a stronger vision for our city and our planet. These events remind us: when individuals act — whether seasoned policymakers, field ecologists, or passionate young creators — others follow. Sustainability is a shared journey.
Let’s keep the conversation going: What’s one action you’re taking for Hong Kong’s sustainable future?
