One Earth Summit held in Hong Kong to discuss technology and sustainability

The third One Earth Summit took place at the Regala Skycity Hotel in Hong Kong, organized by the Institute of Sustainability and Technology (IST) and The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST). The event gathered over 700 participants and 40 speakers from sectors including government, business, academia, and philanthropy.

The summit focused on the theme of “Collective Flourishing in the Intelligent Age,” emphasizing the need for human wisdom, values, and intention to guide the development of artificial intelligence. The goal is to connect leadership, research, and capital to create technological solutions that benefit humanity and protect the environment.

Key officials officiating the opening ceremony included Leung Chun-ying, Vice-Chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference, and Huang Runqiu, China’s Minister of Ecology and Environment. Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee also provided a video address, highlighting the importance of bridging the gap between green capital, innovation, and governance to address climate change and biodiversity loss.