Science and Environment

The Hong Kong Association for the Advancement of Science and Technology The Hong Kong Association for the Advancement of Science and Technology- Provides an introduction to the association's objectives, its activities, and its membership. Biotechnology Research Institute Biotechnology Research Institute- Supports research and development projects in biotechnology and fosters co-operation among academia, government and industry. Hong Kong Alternatives Hong Kong Alternatives- A group that advocates for a major urban green park in the shorelines of West Kowloon. EarthCare EarthCare- Organisation working on sustainable development. Contains news on the latest activities. Hong Kong Harbour - SOS - Save Our Shorelines Hong Kong Harbour - SOS - Save Our Shorelines- Working to protect natural coastlines, and enhance developed stretches of coast in Hong Kong. Hong Kong Outdoors Hong Kong Outdoors- Focused on enjoying and protecting wild Hong Kong. Friends of the Harbour Friends of the Harbour- Aiming to protect Hong Kong's Victoria Harbour from excessive reclamation or other encroachments. Living Islands Movement Living Islands Movement- Promoting sensitive and sustainable development of Hong Kong's islands. Friends of the Earth Friends of the Earth- Environmental protection organisation;promotes recycling, renewable energy and other green measures in Hong Kong. Clear The Air - Hong Kong Clear The Air - Hong Kong- Anti air pollution education and political action group. Endangered Species Protection Endangered Species Protection- Provides games and educational messages about endangered species. Produced by the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department. Hong Kong Flora and Vegetation Hong Kong Flora and Vegetation- Includes information on plant study sites and trails chosen by the Quality Education Fund. Kadoorie Farm and Botanic Garden Kadoorie Farm and Botanic Garden- A Centre for conservation and education. Hong Kong Science Museum Hong Kong Science Museum- Introduces the museum's collection, current exhibitions, and educational services for students. Also provides news updates on science topics. Hong Kong Space Museum Hong Kong Space Museum- Provides programmes and exhibitions on astronomy and space science. Includes information about the museum, programme information, astronomical facts, and r… The Environmental Campaign Committee The Environmental Campaign Committee- Promotes public awareness of environmental issues and encourages the public to contribute actively towards a better environment. Introduces c… The Council for Sustainable Development The Council for Sustainable Development- Engages the public to discuss Hong Kong's sustainability issues. Provides published reports, discussion papers, bulletins, articles and on… Science in the Public Service Science in the Public Service- A joint campaign by government departments to let people know more about their scientific achievements and the application of science and technology… Hong Kong Applied Science and Technology Research Institute Hong Kong Applied Science and Technology Research Institute- Carries out applied research and development activities in electronics, communications and material science. Green Council Green Council- Aims to encourage the industry to include environmental protection in their processes. Includes descriptions about their green label scheme, and educational materia… Green Power Green Power- One of Hong Kong's main green groups; online eco-tour. Center for Archaeological Research Center for Archaeological Research- Images and maps of important locations and contact details. International Caucasological Research Institute International Caucasological Research Institute- Participates in the scientific study of the Caucasus as a distinct cultural region. Profile, member list and research findings. Anglo-Georgian Expedition to Nokalakevi Anglo-Georgian Expedition to Nokalakevi- Professional, independent research excavation of a multi phased, fortified administrative centre comprising a citadel and lower town compl… Georgian National Museum Georgian National Museum- News, galleries and publications from the five-museum joint effort conducting scientific research, informing, educating and inspiring the public and tour… Innovation XXI Innovation XXI- Organisation intending to promote information technology in the country. Summary of aims and contact details. The Chinese Academy of Sciences The Chinese Academy of Sciences- National institution conducting basic and applied research, undertaking nationwide surveys on natural resources and ecology, provide scientific in… Maps of Geocryological Regions and Classifications in China Maps of Geocryological Regions and Classifications in China- Information on the geographic distribution of permafrost and seasonal frozen ground. Chinese Academy of Fishery Science (CAFS) Chinese Academy of Fishery Science (CAFS)- Conducts research in marine and freshwater fisheries. Introduces the institution and its subordinate institutes, which focus on specific… China Coal Information Network China Coal Information Network- Information about the country's coal resources, mine safety, coalbed methane, clean coal technology, and other research and development.