Lam Chiu Ying

Lam Chiu Ying is a meteorologist, naturalist, and conservationist. He served the Hong Kong Observatory for 35 years and retired as its Director. For his contributions to international meteorology and active promotion for climate change actions, he was elected Honorary Fellow of the Royal Meteorological Society and of the Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management. He is a veteran bird-watcher and Honorary President of the Hong Kong Bird Watching Society. Passionate about conserving nature in tandem with culture, he writes actively on the internet and currently serves as chairman of the Hong Kong Countryside Foundation.

Tracy Wong Harris

Tracy Wong Harris is a globally recognized leader in sustainable finance, currently serving as Private Capital Mobilization Strategy Advisor at the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) and Executive Vice President of the Hong Kong Green Finance Association (HKGFA).

At AIIB, Tracy leads the development of innovative private capital mobilisation platforms that channel institutional investment into sustainable infrastructure at scale. At HKGFA, she drives policy advocacy and market development to position Hong Kong as a leading green finance hub.

Tracy previously served as Managing Director and Head of Asia Sustainable Finance at Standard Chartered, and earlier held fixed income and structured products roles at JPMorgan, Mizuho International, Barclays Capital, and BNP Paribas in London and Hong Kong.

Beyond her anchor roles, Tracy is Board Director of both the Hong Kong Green Building Council (HKGBC) and Sprinkle Charity Foundation. She also sits on the Policy Research Committee of the Hong Kong Financial Services Development Council (FSDC) and is Senior Advisor to the HK2050isNow Green Building Project. She has contributed to the Securities & Futures Commission Climate Change Technical Expert Group, and previously held board positions with AIDS Concern and the Hong Kong LGBT+ Interbank Network, where she founded JPM PRIDE HK.

She holds BA and MSc degrees in International Finance and Capital Markets from the UK, completed the Social Finance Executive Programme at Oxford Saïd Business School, and is certified by the Hong Kong Institution of Bankers in Green and Sustainable Finance.

Bon Cheung

Bon Cheung is a Sustainable Finance Specialist of Civic Exchange, with the focus of green and sustainable finance market development. He has obtained several professional designations, such as the Green and Sustainable Finance Professional ™ that entitled by the Chartered Banker Institute (CBI). Moreover, Bon has engaged and published plenty of impactful academic research related to green finance development in GBA. Apart from academic development, Bon has prior work exposure in the sustainability field through different internship roles, which are mostly related to green finance and GBA development. He has also been invited to be panellist and guest lecturer for talks and lectures related to green and sustainable finance.

Bon holds a BSc in Environmental Management and Technology in The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology.

Calvin Au

Calvin Au is a Senior Researcher at Civic Exchange, specialising in nature-based solutions and conservation policies in Hong Kong. His work is informed by extensive experience as a public policy researcher, with deep expertise in land and housing supply, town planning, and sustainable development. Calvin integrates his passion for human geography into his research, providing a nuanced understanding of the relationship between people, space, and policy.

Calvin holds an MSc in Environmental Science & Engineering from Tsinghua University and a BSc in Statistics from UCLA.

Charlie Yip

Charlie Yip is Community Empowerment Assistant at Civic Exchange, where she focuses on youth engagement initiatives and addressing environmental challenges. She first joined the Young Environment Ambassador (YEA) Programme as a secondary school student and now continues to support the programme through her work at Civic Exchange. She has co-authored two research reports: Learning for a Greener Future: Accelerating Climate and Biodiversity Action through Education and Empowerment and Nature Positive Hong Kong: Harnessing COP16 Insights to Accelerate Biodiversity Action. Charlie is dedicated to empowering young people to take the lead on climate and biodiversity issues.

She is currently pursuing a BSc in Environmental Management and Technology at The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology.

Chloe Chan

Chloe Chan is a Research Analyst at Civic Exchange with a focus on formulating decarbonisation roadmaps for power and transport. She models emissions and costs associated with energy supply. Prior to working on carbon neutrality and energy policy, she conducted academic research on energy insecurity, energy justice, and environmental sustainability, and has authored several papers and two book chapters on the just energy transition.

Chloe holds an MPhil in Environmental Science, Policy and Management and a BEng in Chemical and Environmental Engineering from The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology.

Ivy Yeung

Ivy Yeung is the operation manager of Civic Exchange and is responsible for assisting the daily operations of the organisation, including human resources, office administration and account aspects. She also supports translating articles from English to Chinese, plans and produce engaging content to reach more audiences. Ms Yeung previously worked in a multinational corporation, where she was given the responsibility for coordinating, communicating and handling administrative tasks.

Ms Yeung holds a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Chinese Language and Literature with a minor in Cultural Studies from the Chinese University of Hong Kong.

Kay Huang

Kay Huang is a Data Scientist at Civic Exchange, specialising in conducting multidisciplinary research on energy transition and sustainable finance and providing actionable insights for policymakers, financial institutions, and industry stakeholders across Hong Kong and Mainland China. She was a Climate Finance Leadership Fellow under the International Research & Exchanges Board (IREX). Previously, she supported policy pilots at the China-UK CCUS Centre and helped Tenergy Capital participate in the Guangdong Carbon Trading market as CIO.

Kay holds an MSc in Environmental Technology from Imperial College London and a BEng in Environmental Engineering from South China University of Technology. She is an ESG Certified Professional (ESGCP®) and holds the CFA Institute’s Certificate in ESG Investing.

Kitty Tam

Kitty Tam is the Programme Lead of Hong Kong 2050 is Now. In her role, she aims to influence and encourage societies to adopt rapid, deep, and sustained climate actions, while promoting a nature-positive world. Having a diverse educational background in geography, business management, and environmental governance, Kitty has acquired a comprehensive understanding of the intricate connections between human activities and the natural world. With her previous experience at WWF-Hong Kong, Kitty played a key role in driving policy change to address pressing environmental challenges.

Lawrence Iu

Lawrence Iu is a Executive Director at Civic Exchange and the Lead for HK2050isNow, where he heads research and engagement projects with a focus on climate change modelling and carbon neutrality policy issues.

Lawrence previously worked in a multinational corporation and a higher education institution, where he coordinated environmental sustainability and occupational health & safety projects across Asia Pacific and led emerging technology management, circular economy and green chemistry research. He was awarded two research grants for enhancing process hazard assessment.

Lawrence holds a Master of Philosophy in Environmental Engineering, a Master of Science in Environmental Science and Management and a Bachelor of Engineering in Chemical and Bioproduct Engineering from the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology.

Lionel Mok

Lionel Mok is the Sustainable Finance Programme Lead for Civic Exchange. He is responsible for managing the organisation’s efforts to conduct research and engage with stakeholders on the integration of sustainability considerations into financial market practices. Lionel has previously worked for Climate Bonds Initiative and the International Finance Corporation.

Peggy Cheung

Peggy Cheung is the Senior Community Empowerment Officer at Civic Exchange, where she focuses on empowering youth and educators, raising public awareness of climate change, and equipping communities with the knowledge and tools needed to build a more sustainable future. With prior experience in the recycling sector and environmental NGOs, Peggy is skilled in organising educational events and community engagement programmes. She is also a Certified ESG Planner CEP®, bringing a strong understanding of sustainability and governance issues.

Peggy holds a Bachelor of Science in Conservation Biology from the University of Western Australia.

Wing Tsang

Wing Tsang is an Assistant Manger at Civic Exchange with a focus on leveraging finance to decarbonize Hong Kong and the Greater Bay Area.  Wing has been working on consolidating taxonomical developments associated with transition finance and evaluating sectoral transition pathways eligible to net zero.  She previously interned at ADM Capital Foundation conducting qualitative research and assisting digital marketing work on the “Eat Without Waste” initiative and its wildlife programme.

Wing holds a BSc in Sociology and Politics of Science from University College London.