“ECF Fairness under the Sun” is an environmental education programme funded by the Environment and Conservation Fund of the HKSAR Government and organized by Fair Trade Hong Kong. The programme aims to raise public awareness and support for renewable energy development and carbon reduction. 40 student ambassadors will guide community tours to solar power facilities and deliver educational workshops in secondary schools, uniting community support on low-carbon life .

Student Ambassadors

40 tertiary student ambassadors will receive training in climate change, renewable energy and fair carbon offsetting, in which the training sessions are hosted by experts from renewable energy engineer, electricity company, green groups, academic institutions and corporations. There are 8 training sessions in total, 2 hours each, and participants are required to attain an attendance rate of 80% or above. Upon completion, students will guide community tours to solar power facilities and deliver educational workshops in secondary schools.

Student Ambassador Recruitment Exhibitions and Talks

First round: Dec 2018 – Feb 2019

Second round: Sep – Nov 2019

Training Workshops

First round: Mar – May 2019 (Saturdays)

Second round: Dec 2019 – Feb 2020 (Saturdays)

Community Tours

Participants will visit different solar power facilities, including the latest floating photovoltaic systems launched by the HKSAR government, and look at local solar power development closely. The tours are open to public, and resident representatives, primary and secondary school students, and grassroots organizations are welcome.

Period: Jun 2019 to May 2020

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Secondary School Workshops

Through engaging in the implementation of solar power systems and the transaction of renewable energy certificates, students can gain a deeper understanding of the importance of different stakeholders and fairness in carbon reduction. The fee for each workshop is HK$500.

Period: Sep 2019 to May 2020

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