Hong Kong – Appointments to Committee on Innovation, Technology and Re-industrialisation
Appointments to Committee on Innovation, Technology and Re-industrialisation
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The Government announced today (September 10) the appointment of Ms Jennifer Chan Pui-kwan, Professor Law Kam-tuen, Dr Teresa Law Sui-chun, Mr Arthur Lee Kam-hung, Dr Wendy Lee Woon-ming, Ms Ansah Majeed Malik, Ms Eva Wong Ching-hung and Mr Gary Yeung Man-yui as non-official members and the re-appointment of 16 non-official members to the Committee on Innovation, Technology and Re-industrialisation for a term of two years with effect from today until September 9, 2023.
The Financial Secretary thanked outgoing members Professor Dr Roy Chung Chi-ping, Professor Li Zexiang, Mr Gavin Poon Ka-ming and Mr Pindar Wong for their contribution during their term of service.
Chaired by the Financial Secretary, the Committee advises the Government on matters relating to the promotion of innovation and technology development and re-industrialisation in Hong Kong, and puts forward appropriate development strategies and work proposals to enhance co-operation and co-ordination among stakeholders.
The updated membership of the Committee is as follows:
Chairman
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Financial Secretary
Mr Paul Chan
Ex-officio Members (Four)
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Chairman, Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation
Dr Sunny Chai Ngai-chiu
Chairman, Hong Kong Cyberport Management Company Limited
Dr Lee George Lam
Chairman, Hong Kong Applied Science and Technology Research Institute Company Limited
Mr Sunny Lee Wai-kwong
Chairman, Hong Kong Productivity Council
Mr Willy Lin Sun-mo
Non-official Members (24)
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Ms Jennifer Chan Pui-kwan
Professor Philip Chan Ching-ho
Professor Daniel Cheng Man-chung
Mr Raymond Cheng Siu-hong
Mr Herbert Chia
Professor Roland Chin Tai Hong
Mrs Cindy Chow Lok Mei-ki
Mr Jimmy Kwok Chun-wah
Mr Jimmy Lai Chi-ming
Professor Law Kam-tuen
Dr Teresa Law Sui-chun
Mr Arthur Lee Kam-hung
Dr Wendy Lee Woon-ming
Dr Humphrey Leung Kwong-wai
Ms Nisa Leung Wing-yu
Mr Tak Lo
Professor Lu Jian
Ms Ansah Majeed Malik
Professor Irene Ng Oi-lin
Mr Rex Sham Pui-sum
Professor Norman Tien Chihnan
Professor Benjamin Wah Wan-sang
Ms Eva Wong Ching-hung
Mr Gary Yeung Man-yui
Official Members (Seven)
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Secretary for Innovation and Technology
Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development
Secretary for Education
Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury
Permanent Secretary for Innovation and Technology
Commissioner for Innovation and Technology
Government Chief Information Officer
Ottawa, Ontario First Nations peoples are not only at the forefront of the impacts of climate change, but also possess knowledge and unique insights into addressing and adapting to climate change. First Nations leaders, organizations, and communities have reinforced the need for Canada to take an ambitious and holistic approach to reducing carbon pollution, adapting to the impacts of climate change, and improving the ways in which the natural environment is respected and protected. For the Government of Canada, supporting self-determined climate action is critical for all Canadians and will help to advance this country’s reconciliation with First Nations. Today, the First Nations-Canada Joint Committee on Climate Action (JCCA) released its third annual report to the Prime Minister and the National Chief of the Assembly of First Nations. The JCCA’s annual report documents the positive steps taken towards reconciliation and forging a stronger climate partnership in 2020. This year’s report highlights the Joint Committee’s work in five key areas: Ensuring First Nations’ full and effective participation in federal clean growth and climate change programs. Currently, the JCCA is focused on improving access to federal programs, while reflecting First Nations’ climate priorities and promoting self-determination for First Nations in emerging clean‑growth opportunities. The Government of Canada will continue to work in partnership with First Nations to address their unique circumstances and support them with the tools they need to respond to a changing climate. “The federal government is committed to joint climate action that is informed by First Nations and grounded in partnership and meaningful recognition of First Nations’ governance, rights, leadership, and Indigenous Knowledge. This is essential in the implementation of Canada’s recently announced strengthened climate plan in a way that advances First Nations’ climate priorities.” “First Nations are on the front lines of climate change and have been the first responders to the global climate emergency. Right now, many First Nations in BC and northwestern Ontario have been evacuated or are on alert as a result of wildfires. First Nations have the traditional knowledge, expertise, traditional practices, and lived experience to protect Mother Earth and their voices must be heard and acted upon. Direct and meaningful involvement of First Nations rights and title holders is essential to any discussion on climate change, and I look forward to the implementation of the important findings in this report and the continued efforts of this joint committee.” The JCCA follows Assembly of First Nations resolution 22/2017. It was established in 2016 by the Prime Minister and the National Chief of the Assembly of First Nations. It focuses on climate change and clean growth, and is based on the recognition of rights, co-operation, and partnership. The JCCA seeks to promote First Nations’ full and effective participation in federal climate action. It serves as a unique forum where First Nations representatives and federal officials come together to discuss climate change priorities and collaborate on climate policy. The JCCA’s mandate does not replace or alleviate the Crown of its duty to consult First Nations rights holders at the local, regional, and national level on climate change issues. The JCCA’s work includes identifying barriers to First Nations’ participation in decision‑making and access to climate-change programs, and identifying ways to advance First Nations’ self-determination in climate action. The JCCA is made up of First Nations representatives from all regions in Canada, representatives of the Assembly of First Nations, and Government of Canada officials from numerous federal departments, including Environment and Climate Change Canada, Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada, Indigenous Services Canada, Natural Resources Canada, and Infrastructure Canada. Joanna Sivasankaran Media RelationsCanada – Joint Committee on Climate Action Annual Report highlights First Nations leadership in addressing climate change
Empowering First Nations leadership in emerging opportunities for climate action.
Enabling the meaningful participation of First Nations in the carbon pollution pricing system.
Developing First Nations–specific indicators and criteria to report on the implementation of climate-related federal funding programs and outcomes for First Nations.
Fostering intergenerational dialogue on climate change.
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– RoseAnne Archibald, National Chief, Assembly of First Nations
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media@ec.gc.caFifth session of Codex Committee on Spices and Culinary Herbs begins virtually – India is the Host and Spices Board India serves as the secretariat of Committee
Underlining the importance of safe and quality food amidst the pandemic situation, Ms. Rita Teaotia, Chairperson, Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) yesterday said that the regulatory bodies need to be more vigilant to ensure food safety and quality. Inaugurating the fifth session of the Codex Committee on Spices and Culinary Herbs (CCSCH) established under Codex Alimentarius Commission (CAC), Ms. Rita Teaotia described the risk of unscrupulous and intentional adulteration of spices through substitution due to their high economic value. “This economically motivated adulteration is a major malpractice and we need to be extremely vigilant, particularly in the regulatory space to avoid such practices. It is important that we have harmonized Codex standards for spices products in global trade and this is a work that needs the highest priority to ensure the safety and quality of the spices and culinary herbs that are being traded across the world,” she said.
The 5th Session of CCSCH began on 20th April with a series of virtual sessions running till 29 April, 2021, with nearly 300 experts from 50 countries taking part in the deliberations. At the present session, the committee will be considering the quality Standards for dried or dehydrated forms of Ginger, Cloves, Saffron and two culinary herbs, Oregano & Basil at step seven, besides Nutmeg and Chilli peppers & Paprika at step four in the Codex procedure of elaboration of food standards. There are also three proposals for new work, viz. Cardamom, Turmeric and prioritized group standard for spices in the form of dried fruits and berries.
Delivering the opening note, Shri D. Sathiyan, Secretary, Spices Board said: “CCSCH is proud to be the first Codex Commodity Committee to take the online route for its session and it is encouraging to note the active participation from member countries even in the midst of this Covid-19 pandemic situation. Given the large number of spices and culinary herbs waiting in the ranks for consideration by the committee, it was an obvious and logical choice to bring in ‘grouping of spices’ to cover more ground quickly.”
Addressing the delegates from the member countries, Mr Guilherme da Costa Jr, Chair of Codex Alimentarius Commission said “figures on severe problems due to the lack of food safety control continue to cause thousands of food-borne illnesses, deaths, and rising unemployment every year, besides the economic crisis in different countries. It is essential and paramount to do our best – now in this new normal – to develop and disseminate Codex standards to ensure the safety and quality of food for everyone, everywhere, following the Sustainable Development Goals which are linked to the Codex mandate”.
Pointing to the need for adopting the ‘Farm to Fork’ approach for ensuring safety and traceability through out the entire supply chain, Dr. Roderico H. Ofrin, World Health Organisation (WHO) representative in India said “both the producers as well as the food regulators have a critical role in ensuring compliance with food safety, quality and sustainability standards which is becoming increasingly demanding because of the concern around food safety, especially in the current context of COVID-19.”
Speaking at the occasion, Mr Konda Chavva, Assistant Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) representative in India said that “FAO is making efforts to improve and harmonize standards by implementing specific steps and building capacities at various level to ensure food safety and fair trade, and protecting producer and consumer interests, and encouraging deliberations towards harmonization of global quality standards for spices and culinary herbs”.
ABOUT CCSCH & CAC
To develop and expand worldwide standards for spices and culinary herbs, and to consult with other international organisations in the standards development process CCSCH was formed in 2013 with support of more than a hundred countries with India as the host country and Spices Board India as the Secretariat for organising the sessions of the committee. Since its inception, the Codex Committee on Spices and Culinary Herbs has been successful in developing harmonised global Codex standards for spices and herbs. In its past four sessions, the committee developed and finalized standards for four spices, viz. dried or dehydrated forms of black/white/green pepper, cumin, thyme, and garlic.
Set up in 1963, the Codex Alimentarius Commission (CAC) is an intergovernmental body established jointly by the UN’s Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) and the World Health Organisation (WHO), within the framework of the Joint Food Standards Programme to protect the health of consumers and ensure fair practices in the food trade.
For more information: http://www.fao.org/fao-who-codexalimentarius/news-and-events/news-details/en/c/1395771/
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