Friday Beyond Spotlights - Climate Advocate Natalie Chung: Striving for a Greener Future

Friday Beyond Spotlights is a captivating and engaging talk show airing every Friday at 8:30pm on HOY International Business Channel (HOY IBC). Co-hosted by Patrick Tsang On-yip, and Nick Chan Hiu-fung, this English-language program brings together some influential guests who share their stories, insights, and unique journeys in the realms of current affairs, business, innovation, sports and culture. Through their unwavering determination and unique perspectives, these guests inspire viewers with their passion, ingenuity, and resilience.

Hosted by Patrick Tsang, Episode 7 of Season 3 features Natalie Chung, a climate advocate, social entrepreneur, and sustainability leader driving change in Asia. Natalie’s public service contributions include serving at advisory councils of the Hong Kong Government such as the Council for Carbon Neutrality and Sustainable Development, as well as the Green Tech Fund Assessment Committee, offering youth perspectives to authorities.

During the episode, Natalie addresses pressing environmental issues, drawing upon her experiences as a climate advocate. She shares her thoughts on the lessons that should be learned from extreme weather events, such as heat waves, coastal flooding and inland urban flooding that affected Hong Kong, and how they can inform our actions moving forward. For example, the government needs to start building in robustness and resilience within our city planning, while businesses can bolster their risk management and technological applications.

As Hong Kong strives for a greener future, being a member of the Green Tech Fund Assessment Committee, Natalie shares some interesting projects it has funded. For instance, a university research team is mixing different types of waste plastic and turning them into noise barriers at highways, while another project utilizes second-life car batteries.

Natalie’s own entrepreneurial journey is a focal point of the episode. She shares the story behind her startup, V’air Sustainability Education, which utilizes ecotourism and nature-based experiential learning to inspire behavioral change.

The episode also delves into Natalie’s experience as the sole Hong Kong representative on an Antarctic climate expedition. She provides insights into driving conversations on an international level and discusses the role that Hong Kong can play as a bridge between the East and the West in advancing sustainability, such as in terms of green finance.

Natalie believes in the power of forward thinking, encouraging a mindset that considers future needs and builds solutions that endure for generations to come.

To find out more, watch Episode 7 of Friday Beyond Spotlights Season 3, airing at 8:30pm this evening on HOY International Business Channel (#76).

Watch the trailer of Episode 7 on https://youtu.be/WCkIwko-CTQ