Climate change is one of the most pressing global environmental challenges, with far-reaching impacts on ecosystems, societies, and economies. As a coastal metropolis, Hong Kong faces serious threats such as rising temperatures, stronger typhoons, and sea-level rise. To ensure a sustainable future, it is essential that we take proactive action.

This e-learning teaching package, funded by the Quality Education Fund and jointly developed by the Ho Koon Nature Education cum Astronomical Centre (sponsored by Sik Sik Yuen) and the Hong Kong Observatory, aims to support frontline educators and students in geography and related subjects to gain a deeper understanding of climate change. Through scientific evidence and professional analysis, it seeks to clarify misconceptions and provide practical response strategies.

The teaching package is designed in line with the latest Geography Curriculum and Assessment Guide (Secondary 4–6) issued by the Curriculum Development Institute, Education Bureau, specifically addressing Topic 7: Climate Change — Long-term Fluctuation or Irreversible Trend? It consists of five core chapters:

7.1 Is the climate changing?
7.2 What are the causes of global warming?
7.3 Climate Change in Hong Kong?
7.4 How will climate change affect us?
7.5 How can we respond to the impacts of climate change?

The package integrates over many years of meteorological data analysis from the Hong Kong Observatory and the latest research findings from the IPCC Sixth Assessment Report, offering scientifically rigorous and locally relevant content. These resources not only help students grasp key knowledge of both global and local climate change, but also deepen their understanding of the interactions between human activities and the natural environment, inspiring learning motivation and enhancing teaching and learning effectiveness.

The materials emphasize scientific inquiry and practical application. Through case studies provided by the Hong Kong Observatory, students are guided to conduct data analysis, field studies, and extended research, fostering critical thinking and scientific literacy. At the same time, the teaching package references international and local frameworks, including the Paris Agreement and Hong Kong’s Climate Action Plan 2050, encouraging students to propose targeted mitigation and adaptation strategies and to apply their learning outcomes to both classroom assessments and real-world problem solving.

The professional expertise of the Hong Kong Observatory has played a vital role in the successful development of this teaching package. We would also like to sincerely thank the Curriculum Development Institute, Education Bureau for their advice, the pilot schools’ frontline teachers and students for their active participation, as well as the support of global educational institutions.

Climate change education is a cornerstone of humanity’s response to the environmental crisis, crucial to safeguarding our planet and our future. We believe education is not only about the transfer of knowledge, but also about inspiring emotions and actions. This teaching package seeks to engage frontline educators, students, and the wider community, helping them to understand climate change through knowledge, cultivate care for the environment through emotion, and take sustainable action through practice.

We hope this package will guide learners from knowledge to empathy, and then to active participation, bringing together the wisdom of individuals and communities to drive Hong Kong and the world toward a sustainable future, leaving a vibrant home for generations to come.

Production Team:
Advisors from The Hong Kong Observatory:
Dr. LEE Tsz Cheung, Senior Scientific Officer
Ms CHAN Man Yee, Chief Experimental Officer

Members from Ho Koon Nature Education cum Astronomical Centre (Sponsored by Sik Sik Yuen):
Project Leader: Ms YIU Sin Mei
Project Director: Ms GUO Yu Hang
Curriculum Director: Mr. LAU Yun Ngau, Ms LEE Mei King
Technical Director: Mr. LEE Chun Lung
Project Supervisor: Mr. KWOK Chi Tai, Mr. LO Ping Hung

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