Programme Highlight:

International Coastal Cleanup (ICC) is a global event initiated by the Ocean Conservancy in 1986, aiming at engaging citizens to remove trash and debris from beaches and waterways all around the world, identifying the sources of debris, and changing citizens’ behavior  towards pollution prevention.

The Green Council (GC) has been the official coordinator of Hong Kong and Macau for the ICC since 2008. During the cleanup activities, data cards shall be completed by volunteers which are subsequently compiled by the GC for analysis . The finals are published and used for educating the public, business, industry and government authorities about the issues of marine debris in Hong Kong.  Through education and public awareness campaigns, it is expected to bring long-term solutions and changes in citzens’ behavior in preserving the beauty coasts of Hong Kong.

For more details, please refer to http://www.greencouncil.org/eng/community/icc.html#how

Gloves and garbage bags will be provided for the cleanup.

Fee:

Free of charge.  Volunteers to be responsible for own transportation.

Registration & Enquiries

If you are interested in joining this voluntary service, please complete the online registration at Civil Division website before 5 Nov 2016.  Successful applicants will be notified by a confirmation email.  Priority will be given to members of HKIE Civil Division.  For enquiries, please contact Mr. Ivan PANG at +852 6343 5175 or by email at ivan.pky@gmail.com