Henry K. H. Wang emphasizes the importance of individual lifestyle changes for sustainable practices and environmental protection. He discusses his role in training teachers and students in Hong Kong to develop projects for environmental conservation, highlighting the success of the Ocean Park's coral restoration program. Henry points out the need for increased recycling, noting that Hong Kong's rate is only 32-34%, compared to 70% in China, and 80% in San Francisco. He also mentions the concept of sponge cities in Thailand to combat flooding and the role of mangrove trees in preventing erosion. Additionally, Henry addresses the issue of plastic pollution in our oceans and how they are affecting marine life. He suggests practical steps that everyone can do to save our planet.

Henry K. H. Wang: “Every one of us can change our lifestyle, so we can do more in creating a sustainable way to take care of the planet. Some cities around the world, particularly those near rivers, suffer from flooding every year. For example, Thailand has many cities, including Bangkok, which suffer from these floods. They have successfully introduced, as part of new smart city development, the concept of a sponge city. Thailand is restoring the green lands, gardens, and parks that they had created in the past. 

There's a type of tree that can be placed along the edge of water and the roots are not in the ground, they're curled at the edge of the water. These trees, mangrove trees, help with erosion. 

So, nature can be used to strengthen a city to become more resistant to flooding.”

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Have a listen as I interview my special guest Henry K. H. Wang. Find out what climate change really means.