Bulletin No. 1, 2014

Culture—Its Creation, Preservation and Promotion  15  large screen lets visitors navigate themselves all over Hong Kong and see on Google Earth how specific areas would look with specific increases in sea level, which is one of the results of climate change. Research and Innovation Gallery The next gallery on Research and Innovation at CUHK (left, bottom) showcases the University’s research results across a wide spectrum of environmental science and energy technology topics that have potential for combating climate change. These include biofuel, photovoltaic solar energy, solar-driven photocatalytic formation of hydrogen from water, and sustainable urban design and planning. Green Gallery Gracing the final section, the Hong Kong Jockey Club Green Gallery (right, bottom), are art pieces made with retired horseshoes, a simulator demonstrating how glass bottles are recycled into bricks, as well as other green projects. Extended Educational Activities Professor Fung said, ‘MoCC trains about 40 student docents each year to guide visitors. In turn, the student docents get to improve their knowledge about climate change, and tell their peers about these important issues. MoCC also organizes eco tours in which student docents guide visitors to prime ecological sites and visit energy efficient devices on campus. It aims to arouse visitors’ interest in and respect for nature and deepen their understanding of sustainable development.’ A series of green workshops, such as eco photo shooting, plant arts and ‘upcycling’ will also be offered to complement the exhibition themes. Benefiting Society Professor Fung revealed that an average of 1,000 people visit the six- month-old museum weekly, including about 10 group tours. Many primary and secondary schools bring their students to MoCC as a supplement to their syllabi. Exhibits in MoCC will be renewed regularly. ‘The first round of replacement, which includes renewing the section on CUHK research on climate change, will be completed in the coming September. We will also fine tune the display arrangements. For example, the cabinets in the Polar Gallery will be upgraded and will be used to show photographs and specimens collected by Dr. Lee.’ The MoCC organizes thematic exhibitions from time to time, e.g., the Eco Tour Photo Contest 2014 Entries Exhibition. The museum also collaborates with different departments or units in holding exhibitions on measures against climate change and sustainable living.