Six projects approved in 11th round of Countryside Conservation Funding Scheme
The Secretariat of the Countryside Conservation Funding Scheme (CCFS) announced today (July 29) that the Advisory Committee on Countryside Conservation (ACCC) has approved six CCFS projects, including cultural rehabilitation (CR) projects and research activities (RA) projects, involving a total grant of around $18 million in the latest round of applications.
The two newly approved CR projects seek to promote countryside revitalisation through organising new in-depth cultural and ecotour activities in the Yan Chau Tong area, showcasing the unique cultural assets and green tourism attractions in the area. Another four newly approved RA projects focus on Sha Lo Tung (SLT), including a comprehensive cultural heritage study and three research projects on a hydrological monitoring network, hydromorphological mapping and a hydrological model respectively. These projects will provide scientific data to support water resources management, habitat conservation and biodiversity in SLT, which assist the Government in formulating precise and cost-effective conservation actions, and facilitate the planning of sustainable cultural and ecotourism.
In addition, the tendering exercise for the new round of the Proactive Conservation Project in SLT approved earlier by the ACCC has been completed in accordance with the Government's established procurement and tendering procedures.The project commenced on May 1, 2026, with a view to strengthening the conservation of biodiversity in SLT.
A total of 63 projects, involving an aggregate funding amount of around $358 million, have been approved in the 11 rounds of CCFS applications conducted so far, supporting local non-profit-making organisations' work in promoting different aspects of countryside conservation and revitalisation in areas such as natural ecology, non-graded built heritage, as well as cultural and historic assets. All CCFS applications are examined and considered by the ACCC, which is chaired by the Secretary for Environment and Ecology. Details of the approved projects are available on the CCFS webpage (www.eeb.gov.hk/en/conservation/ccfs/ccfs_approved_projects.html).
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Labour Department to hold courses and public talks on prevention of heat stroke at work and occupational health
The Labour Department (LD) regularly organises courses and public health talks on the prevention of heat stroke at work and occupational health to raise awareness of occupational health among both employers and employees.
Details of seven courses and health talks on the prevention of heat stroke at work in August are as follows:
(1)
Topic: Prevention of Heat Stroke at Work in a Hot Environment and Heat Stress Risk Assessment
Date and time: August 5 (3.30pm to 5pm)
Venue: Lecture Hall, Hong Kong Science Museum, 2 Science Museum Road, Tsim Sha Tsui East, Kowloon
Enrolment method: Online registration for public talks on occupational health (www.oshsreg.gov.hk/en)
Enquiry hotline: 2852 4040
(2)
Topic: Safety Legislation for Working in Times of Inclement Weather and Hot Environment (Course Code: IW)
Dates and time: August 5 and 31, half day (am); August 13 and 24, half day (pm)
Venue: Occupational Safety and Health Training Centre of the LD, 13/F, KOLOUR·Tsuen Wan I, 68 Chung On Street, Tsuen Wan, New Territories
Enrolment method: Online registration for Occupational Safety and Health Training Courses (www.oshtc.labour.gov.hk/wpas/?lang=en)
Enquiry hotline: 2940 7057
(3)
Topic: Safety Legislation on Working in Times of Inclement Weather and Hot Environment and Prevention of Heat Stroke at Work in a Hot Environment (Course Code: HS)
Date and time: August 14 and 25, half day (am)
Venue: Occupational Safety and Health Centre of the LD, G/F, Kwun Tong Community Health Centre Building, 60 Hip Wo Street, Kwun Tong, Kowloon
Enrolment method: Online registration for courses in the Occupational Safety and Health Centre (www.oshsreg.gov.hk/en)
Enquiry hotline: 2361 8240
In addition, the LD will hold the following occupational health public talk in August:
Topic: Manual Handling Operations and Prevention of Back Injuries
Content: The talk will introduce the structure and functions of the back, causes and preventive measures of back injuries, and proper manual handling operations, with demonstrations and practice of workplace exercises.
Date and time: August 17 (3.30pm to 5pm)
Venue: Lecture Hall, Hong Kong Science Museum, 2 Science Museum Road, Tsim Sha Tsui East, Kowloon
Enrolment method: Online registration (www.oshsreg.gov.hk/en)
Enquiry hotline: 2852 4040
All courses and public talks will be given by the LD's occupational hygienist, occupational safety officer or occupational health nurse in Cantonese. Admission is free.
The LD also provides a free-of-charge outreach occupational health education service. For details, please visit the department's webpage (www.labour.gov.hk/eng/osh/content7.htm) or call 2852 4062.
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