GPP Academy x ReThink HK 2025 – Beyond Carbon: Exploring the Water Cycle, Water-Climate Nexus and Hidden Water Footprints in Sustainability

At our September GPP Academy Workshop held during the ReThink HK Conference, we dived into the often-overlooked yet vital role of water in sustainability — going beyond carbon to explore its deep connections with climate, ecosystems, and daily life.

Alongside Joyce Wong from Better Futures and Basel Kirmani from Turquoise Sustainability, participants explored:

• Hong Kong’s Water Reality — Surprising facts about water consumption and management in Hong Kong;
• The Hidden Web of the Natural Water Cycle — Why water connects not just rivers and oceans, but also soil, plants, and all living beings;
• The Invisible Water Footprint— How hidden water use in food, transport, and technology dominates our daily consumption;
• The Water-Climate Connection — How climate change intensifies water insecurity, impacting ecosystems, agriculture, and communities globally;
• Actionable Insights for Sustainability — Practical ways to rethink water use and integrate it into sustainability strategies!

Date & Time

11 Sep (Thu) 2025, 4:00pm – 5:15pm

Language

English

Venue

Workshop B, Hall 1, Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (Location)