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Earth.Org Talks: An Online Conversation with Andrew Tsui

21/01/2021 7:00pm - 8:30pm

About this Event

Earth.Org Talks: An Online Conversation with Andrew Tsui

Andrew Tsui is the CEO and Co-founder of Rooftop Republic, a social enterprise that uses urban farming techniques to empower communities to grow their own food in any space, from decommissioned helipads and shopping mall rooftops to public terraces..

Register to tune into this Earth.Org Talk here, and we’ll send you a Zoom link shortly after!

Founded in 2015, Rooftop Republic has built more than 60 urban farms in Hong Kong and beyond spanning 70 000 sq. ft.

In this fireside chat, we will shed light on urban farming practices and how we need to rethink farming practices to ensure food security. We will dive into how he founded Rooftop Republic to promote better community engagement, healthier food sources and inspire our next generation to preserve the environment.

Date: Thursday, 21st January 2021

Time: 7.00 pm – 8.30 pm (GMT+8)

Where: Zoom Live Stream

This will be a relaxed fireside chat; a 20-minute interview followed by 40 minutes of Q&A with a small & engaged audience.

Topics we’ll cover:

* How our food systems need to change to ensure sustainable food security in the wake of COVID-19

* What is food literacy?

* How engaging communities to grow their own food will encourage the next generation to have a deeper connection with nature

 

For more information, please click HERE.

Details

  • Start Date: 21/01/2021 7:00pm

  • End Date: 21/01/2021 8:30pm

  • Event Category: Webinar

Organizer:

  • The Hive

Venue

  • Physical Event
    Online
    Address: Online Event