Hong Kong's Keep Clean Ambassador, Ah Tak, challenges us to rethink our relationship with nature, asserting that humans often take the environment for granted. Appointed official mascot by the

Hong Kong's Keep Clean Ambassador, Ah Tak, challenges us to rethink our relationship with nature, asserting that humans often take the environment for granted. Appointed official mascot by the Food and Environmental Hygiene Department in 2016, this green, dinosaur-like character dedicates his life to promoting environmental love and respect.

His message was delivered at the TEDxTongChongSt COUNTDOWN virtual event on October 15, 2020. COUNTDOWN, a global TED initiative, seeks to accelerate climate crisis solutions, targeting a 50% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 for a zero-carbon future. This TEDx event was independently organized. Learn more at ted.com/tedx.

Christine’s TEDx presentation addresses food waste, a significant global environmental issue, particularly in Hong Kong. She emphasizes that individuals and organizations have direct control to

Christine’s TEDx presentation addresses food waste, a significant global environmental issue, particularly in Hong Kong. She emphasizes that individuals and organizations have direct control to reduce food loss. The talk proposes collaboration among Hong Kong, Macao, and Guangdong to transform their food culture for waste reduction.

Christine's extensive career includes serving as a Legislator, CEO of Civic Exchange, and Undersecretary for the Environment, HKSAR Government. She currently teaches at HKUST and UCLA. Learn more about TEDx at https://www.ted.com/tedx.