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2020//MAY//ISSUE 1
活動回顧 Activity Recap

活動回顧

Activity Recap

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開sem飯 Hoi Sem Rice

新學年開始了!EBS於1月20日在潮味隆舉行了開sem飯,並加入了派利是、寫揮春的環節一起慶祝新年!

 

Happy New Semester! To celebrate the occasion, EBS held an “Open Sem Rice” on 20th January and even incorporated elements such as giving red packets and writing Fai Chun (New Year Red Banners) to celebrate Chinese New Year!!

Gartic.io大賽 Gartic.io Tournament

為了令大家在家中有多一點樂趣,EBS在2月尾以動物和生態知識為題,舉行了一連串 Gartic.io 的網上遊戲聚會,並於3月7日特設網上猜猜畫畫 Gartic.io 比賽,令大家在增加生物多樣性的知識的同時,鍛鍊畫畫技巧。

 

In order to add a little bit of fun during our time at home, EBS held a series of Gartic.io online game gatherings with topics of animals and ecology. An online pictionary Gartic.io Tournament was also held on 7th March, with animal names and terminology related to ecology and biodiversity as topics, for our participants to enhance their knowledge and drawing skills.

南生圍魚塘虛擬觀鳥導賞團

Birdwatching Fishpond Virtual Tour

原先在2月舉行的南生圍魚塘觀鳥導賞團因疫情影響被取消,因此EBS將導賞團轉為網上體驗,希望能將南生圍的美貌透過片段帶給大家。我們還慶幸得到香港經濟日報的採訪和支持,分享幕後心得。如果想重溫片段,可以瀏覽 EBS HKU YouTube 頻道。

Since our original Nam Sang Wai Fishpond Birdwatching Tour was cancelled due to the pandemic, EBS decided to transform it into an online experience, hoping to present the beauty of Nam Sang Wai through video. On top of that, we were very fortunate to have the support from the Hong Kong Economic Times and have the chance to be interviewed. Please visit the EBS HKU YouTube Channel to watch the virtual tour.

Quaranscreen

為了響應世界自然基金會舉辦的「地球一小時」活動 (28/3) 和慶祝地球日 (22/4),EBS分別舉辦了兩次 Quaranscreen 放映 Netflix 製作的「Our Planet」紀錄片影集,令大家在居家隔離期間都可以認識不同生境的生物多樣性和動物的習性,亦能讓要實行社交隔離的參加者與大家見面。

 

In order to align with the Earth Hour event (28/3) held by the World Wildlife Fund and Earth Day (22/4), EBS organised two Quaranscreen to feature Netflix’s documentary series “Our Planet”. We hope that our audience has learnt more about the biodiversity of each habitat and animal behaviours during this quarantine period. Participants could also take this chance to meet with each other under social distancing.

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Sem 2 Superpass

不經不覺又到 sem 尾,除了是準備考試的時候之外,亦是與 final year 同學們道別的時候。所以 EBS 舉辦了史上第一個 ZOOM Superpass,並引用史無前例的方法切燒豬!Sem 2 Superpass 不可或缺的還有深情片段和抽獎,希望大家透過屏幕都可以感受得到 EB 的愛。如果想重溫 Sem 2 Superpass,可以瀏覽 EBS HKU YouTube 頻道。

 

Time really flies when you know it’s approaching the end of semester, not only is it the time to fight deadlines, it is also the time to say goodbye to our final years. So, EBS organised the first ZOOM Superpass in history, with a one of a kind suckling pig cutting ceremony. Moreover, Sem 2 Superpass always has the farewell video and the lucky draw. We hope our online arrangements still delivered EB love through the screens. If you wish to recap our Sem 2 Superpass, please visit the EBS HKU YouTube Channel.

明日大嶼「得發展,難保育?」論壇

LTV Discussion Forum

EBS 於4月25日舉行網上明日大嶼論壇,邀請了三位嘉賓討論明日大嶼願景中保育和發展的平衡。我們邀請了中文大學客座教授林超英先生、WWFHK 海洋保育主任蘇隽彥先生、以及守護大嶼聯盟召集人謝世傑先生分享不同界別對計劃的見解。如果想重溫當日的討論,可以瀏覽 EBS HKU YouTube 頻道。

 

As a part of the Lantau Series, the Lantau Tomorrow Vision Online Forum was held on 25th April. EBS was honoured to have CUHK Honorary Fellow Mr. Lam Chiu Ying, WWF Conservation Officer (Oceans) Mr. Kelvin So, and the convenor of Save Lantau Alliance, Mr. Eddie Tse to share and discuss the balance between conservation and development in the Lantau Tomorrow Vision initiative. Representing opinions from different sectors and fields, our three guest speakers were able to educate participants on different aspects and potential impacts of the project. To recap the discussion, please head to the EBS HKU YouTube Channel where you can find the full recording of the event.

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明日大嶼問卷結果 —— 一分錢,一分貨?

Lantau Opinion Form Results -

Are we getting what we pay for?

問卷結果 Survey Results

通過介紹明日大嶼的網上「展板」和網上論壇,相信各位都對明日大嶼這計劃加深了認識。我們隨後設計了一份問卷,收集各位會員對計劃中各項設施/建設的意見。現在,讓我們看看問卷結果吧!

 

明日大嶼願景計劃橫跨不同範圍,這次聚焦在「運輸基建及經濟發展計劃」上。問題包括引起不少輿論的人工島、填海、和運輸基建等。雖然部分受訪者(47%)認為興建人工島能舒緩房屋問題和有助經濟發展(36%),絕大部分受訪者都認為人工島和其他發展工程不能「解決」房屋問題(84%),所需撥款亦不合理(95%)。當中,84%受訪者認爲發展工程對大嶼山生態及生境會造成影響嚴重。

 

所以,大部分受訪者並不認為建造基建和人工島的工程合乎經濟效益,亦不能根治香港嚴重的房屋問題。計劃預料花費極大,卻未見能解決燃眉之急的問題,可謂「一分錢」並不代表「一分貨」。更甚,工程對大嶼山豐富的生態面貌威脅極大,是任何事後的保育都難以恢復的。綜合所有結果,可以得知我們的會員普遍不認同明日大嶼中的項目,因為計劃無論在解決問題、對環境影響、經濟效益方面都未如理想。所以,本會促請政府重新考慮推行計劃的需要,並考慮其他可行的方案。

 

Through the Lantau Tomorrow Vision (LTV) online "information booth" and discussion forum, we believe you have learned more about LTV and some of its impacts. We have since designed a survey to collect our members' opinions on different facilities in the plan. Now, let's look at the survey results.

 

The Lantau Tomorrow Vision plan can be separated into different spheres, and we have asked about the transportation infrastructure and economic development plans. Although a fair amount of respondents strongly agree or agree that building the artificial islands can help alleviate the housing problem of Hong Kong (47%) and benefit Hong Kong's economic development (36%), most respondents strongly disagree or disagree that building artificial islands and other construction work can solve the housing problem. An overwhelming majority also don't think the amount of appropriation is reasonable (95%), and 84% of respondents think that relevant construction work will cause serious damage to Lantau Island's ecology and habitats.

 

To conclude, most respondents do not think that developing infrastructure and building artificial islands is economical. Most respondents also showed that it is unable to solve Hong Kong's appalling housing shortage. This can be credited to the long construction duration needed, high cost, and inconvenient transportation of living near Lantau Island. Given the extremely high expected cost and its inability to solve current problems, we, Hong Kongers clearly are not going to get what we are paying for. To sum up all the results, our members generally do not approve of the Lantau Tomorrow Vision plans due to economical and environmental reasons or efficiency in solving existing problems. The society urges the government to reconsider the plan immediately, and investigate other more feasible solutions. 

本期文章

環評—即將消失的防線

 

EIA - Environment In Adversity?

 

文:鍾榮峰 Writer: Jess Chung

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本期文章 Article of the Issue

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不久前有一則新聞,講述了深圳市一個遊船旅遊項目把航線擴展到后海灣、距離香港的濕地亦不遠。此新聞引起不少關心生態保育的公眾關注,擔心工程和人流會威脅都附近的候鳥。其實,這計劃在數年前已開通,名為「海上看深圳」。到去年 9 月,深圳市決定將航線升級,往內后海灣進發,而地圖顯示新航線會進入「深圳灣重要濱海濕地限制類紅線區」,亦會靠近香港境內具國際級別的「米埔內后海灣為拉姆薩爾濕地」。然而,這個項目暫時被截停,原因竟是其環境影響評估報告(下稱環評)被揭發涉嫌抄襲。

 

其實在許多發展中的城市,忽視對生態的影響以盲目發展、圖利的項目並不是什麼新鮮事。不過區區一份報告就足以令項目停止,可見環評對於發展規劃的重要性。

 

環評的原意是在規劃初期確定工程項目的潛在影響,以及找尋其他可行方案或消減影響的措施。環評涉及的範圍可以包括空氣、噪音、水質、生態、漁農業、視覺、地形、文化及古蹟、人類健康等不同測量,以評估工程項目對環境的影響程度。發展和環保這兩者之間固然時常彼此角力:發展商想盡可能開發,資源從中獲利;環保團體關注生態及環境保育,而如何衡量一個地方發展和保育的比重,就是根據環評所得到的數據而作出相應的建議。因此,環評可說是發展與保育之間溝通的橋樑,而支撐這條橋樑的基石就是科學。

 

但是,香港現時的環評機制執行起來又是怎樣呢?首先,香港的環評系統從1980年開推行程序,實施至此已超過二十載,卻仍未進行任何重大修訂。二十年來,氣候變化和光污染等新的環境影響漸現,環評條例卻都未將此納入考慮。內地曾於 2016 和 2018 年根據近年環境變化修訂《2002年環評法》,然而香港的環評機制依然沒有變化。

 

再者,環評是由工程承辦商聘請顧問公司進行的。此做法實際上是要求工程承辦商「自己監督自己」,存在著很嚴重的利益衝突。由於科學量度本來就沒有絕對的準則,特別是在生境隨四季轉變的香港,是不能以單一測量作為一個全面的環境評估,因此環評有很大空間讓承辦商操縱環評結果以便利其立場,減低環評的公信力。難怪無論是港珠澳大橋、龍尾灘事件、抑或是明日大嶼的環評報告結果,都與公眾和環保團體的期望南轅北轍。

根據本會就明日大嶼發出的問卷結果,會員對於明日大嶼的環評的標準嚴謹程度和補償機制抱負面態度。而在早前「得發展,難保育?」論壇中,三位講者亦有形容政府在明日大嶼的處理方法爲「先斬後奏」:先破壞環境,然後才千方百計去嘗試補救,反而沒有認真考慮城市空間發展的可能性。這種粗獷的掠奪式規劃,試問能達到環評最基本的標準嗎?這樣敷衍了事的環評與抄襲得來的環評,在質素上又有何分別?

 

其實今天所見的香港環評系統漏洞重重,與很多香港現存的社會問題一樣,都是長年累月積聚而成。具體措施如改為獨立機構或大學進行研究,甚至善用公民科學,都能為環評提供更精準及全面的數據。正如以上所指,政府亦應重新審視環評條例,擴大涵蓋範圍。近年香港經歷的不同事件,亦似乎令大家意識到了公眾參與的重要性。以往我們無法及時參與項目規劃和環評過程,以致未完善的制度被利用。因此,只有公眾參與及監察才可改變現況,增加環評對項目發展的影響力,令香港環評制度重新發揮其橋樑的角色,進而保存香港豐富的生物多樣性。

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資料:Source:

Mayer, B., Wu, L. (2019).《環境影響評估條例》:二十年來原封不動。香港律師會會刊,2019六月。檢自:

http://www.hk-lawyer.org/tc/content/%E3%80%8A%E7%92%B0%E5%A2%83%E5%BD%B1%E9%9F%BF%E8%A9%95%E4%BC%B0%E6%A2%9D%E4%BE%8B%E3%80%8B%E4%BA%8C%E5%8D%81%E5%B9%B4%E4%BE%86%E5%8E%9F%E5%B0%81%E4%B8%8D%E5%8B%95 

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林若勤(2013年4月23日)。環評條例漏洞多 公眾望修例增監管。獨立媒體。檢自:https://www.inmediahk.net/eia

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香港觀鳥會(2020年3月28日)。觀光船殺入后海灣濕地。立場新聞。檢自:https://www.thestandnews.com/nature/%E8%A7%80%E5%85%89%E8%88%B9%E6%AE%BA%E5%85%A5%E5%90%8E%E6%B5%B7%E7%81%A3%E6%BF%95%E5%9C%B0/

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龍子維(2019年4月10日)。明日大嶼可能喺香港史上最大嘅歷史騙局。立場新聞。檢自:

https://www.thestandnews.com/society/%E6%98%8E%E6%97%A5%E5%A4%A7%E5%B6%BC-%E5%8F%AF%E8%83%BD%E5%96%BA%E9%A6%99%E6%B8%AF%E5%8F%B2%E4%B8%8A%E6%9C%80%E5%A4%A7%E5%98%85%E6%AD%B7%E5%8F%B2%E9%A8%99%E5%B1%80/

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環境保護署。(2019年3月20日)環評與規劃。環境保護署,香港特別行政區政府。檢自:

https://www.epd.gov.hk/epd/tc_chi/environmentinhk/eia_planning/eia_maincontent.html 

1.

你閒時喜歡做甚麼?

 

What do you do as a pastime?

3.

你最值得自豪的東西?

 

What's the thing you're most proud of?

2.

你有甚麼特別技能?

 

What special skill do you possess?

小問答 Mini Interview

認識新鮮人
 ​Know Your Freshmen!

吳芳霖 Anna

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Year 1 | Ecology & Biodiversity

  1. 聽歌/ 睇書Listen to music/read books

  2. 可以捲脷I can do a tongue twist  

  3. 除咗把聲之外唔用任何樂器寫歌 Writing songs without the help of any musical instruments except vocal

小遊戲 Mini Games

同場加映
 Bonus time

EB小遊戲
Fun time with EB!

多謝大家支持!EBS祝各位考試勁過,

期待在不久後看見大家!

Thank you for sticking around! Good luck in your exams, and we look forward to seeing you soon!

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