"All About H2O"

All About H2O

Water is the origin of life. All living creatures on Earth need water to survive. The amount of water in the human body is about two-third of our total weight and we need water in every part of our daily life. However, how much do you know about "water"? Climate change has caused severe droughts in different areas around the world. How serious is the water scarcity worldwide? What are the challenges encountered by China in managing their water resources? How does the quality of water affect our health? How does the Water Supplies Department ensure that our drinking water quality compiles with international standards? From March to July 2013, the "Advisory Committee on Water Resources and Quality of Water Supplies" presents a series of public lectures and an exhibition at Hong Kong Science Museum to enhance public awareness on water conservation by exploring various topics related to water from a scientific but down to earth perspective.

"All About H2O" Lecture Series

Experts including university professors, medical practitioner and professionals in the relevant fields are invited to introduce various aspects about water. The lecture series "All About H2O" will be delivered in 4 sessions: "Science of water", "Water resources in China and Hong Kong", "The challenges of water resources in China" and "Water quality and health". Each session includes two lectures as well as a Q & A session to satisfy the audience's curiosity.

Topic and Speaker Date Time

"Science of water"

H2O: Terrestrial or extraterrestrial?
Prof. CHAN Lung Sang (Professor of Department of Earth Sciences, HKU)
The sky has the right to say
Prof. HO Kin Chung (Dean of School of Science and Technology, OUHK)

Moderator:
Prof. CHAU Kwai Cheong (Department of Geographyand Resource Management, CUHK)

 13.4.2013
(Saturday)		 2:30 - 4:30 pm

"Water Resources in China and Hong Kong"

How can we live with water in a harmonious way?
Prof. LEE Chack Fan (Director of HKU School of Professional and Continuing Education)
We plan for our water
Mr. MAK Shing Cheung, Vincent (Chief Engineer of Water Supplies Department)

Moderator:
Dr. MAN Chi Sum
(Green Power)

 18.5.2013
(Saturday)		 2:30 - 4:30 pm

"The challenges of water resources in China"

Water resources in China: Challenges and countermeasures
Prof. CHEN Yongqin, David (Chairman of Department of Geography and Resource Management, CUHK)
Always be grateful for the water we are given
Dr. NG Cho Nam (Associate Professor of Department of Geography, HKU)

Moderator:
Mr. WONG Siu Wai, Kenny (Hong Kong Productivity Council)

 15.6.2013
(Saturday)		 2:30 - 4:30 pm

"Water quality and health"

Clean water: Spring of health
Dr. LEE Ka Yan (Pediatrician)
The truthful monologue of water
Mr. CHAN Kin Man (Chief Chemist of Water Supplies Department)

Moderator:
Dr. CHEUNG Yun Hing, Richard (Department of Biology and Chemistry, CityU)

13.7.2013
(Saturday)

 2:30 - 4:30 pm

Language: Cantonese
Venue: Hong Kong Science Museum Lecture Hall
Free admission on a first come, first served basis.

"All About H2O" Special Exhibition

There are so much more aboutwater that just 8 lectures cannot cover!

We have therefore prepared a special exhibition between March and July to introduce the following topics about water:

Exhibition Period:
I: 29.3.2013 - 14.4.2013
II: 10.5.2013 - 19.6.2013
III: 5.7.2013 - 17.7.2013

Venue: 1/F Lobby, Hong Kong Science Museum
Free admission
Enquiries: 2732 3223
Web: hk.science.museum