{"id":32436,"date":"2025-09-10T18:20:27","date_gmt":"2025-09-10T11:20:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/?p=32436"},"modified":"2025-09-10T18:20:27","modified_gmt":"2025-09-10T11:20:27","slug":"from-coastal-crisis-to-corporate-action-the-nature-conservancy-brings-reviving-hong-kongs-ocean-heritage-our-forgotten-oyster-reefs-to-rethink-hk-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/?p=32436","title":{"rendered":"From Coastal Crisis to Corporate Action: The Nature Conservancy Brings “Reviving Hong Kong’s Ocean Heritage: Our Forgotten Oyster Reefs” to ReThink HK 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"

Engaging sustainability leaders on nature-based solutions <\/i>For a resilient and future-ready Hong Kong<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

HONG KONG<\/span><\/span>, Sept. 10, 2025<\/span><\/span> \/PRNewswire\/ — The Nature Conservancy (TNC) is proud to bring its acclaimed roving exhibition, Reviving Hong Kong’s<\/span> Ocean Heritage \u2013 Our Forgotten Oyster Reefs<\/i><\/b>, to ReThink HK 2025<\/b>, on September 11-12, 2025<\/span> at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre.<\/p>\n

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The Nature Conservancy (TNC) is holding its roving exhibition Reviving Hong Kong\u2019s Ocean Heritage \u2013 Our Forgotten Oyster Reefs at ReThink HK 2025 for two days, from September 11 to 12, at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

ReThink HK is the city’s premier cross-sector platform for sustainable business, bringing together corporate leaders, sustainability practitioners, and policymakers to accelerate ESG transformation and climate action. The event is expected to attract over 10,000 attendees, making it a key convergence point for forward-thinking business and environmental leadership.<\/p>\n

Following successful showcases in public venues, this third iteration of TNC’s exhibition is specially tailored for a professional audience \u2014 highlighting how highlighting how investing in nature-based marine solutions can be a powerful tool for corporate ESG strategy, climate resilience, and sustainable infrastructure.<\/p>\n

Why Oyster Reefs Matter to Business and ESG
<\/b>Oyster reefs \u2014 once widespread along Hong Kong’s<\/span> coastlines \u2014 are now among the most endangered marine habitats globally. Over 85% have been lost due to coastal development, pollution, and overharvesting. Yet these ecosystems provide essential services such as filtering<\/b> water, protecting coastlines, restorin<\/b>g marine biodiversity, and supporting local livelihoods<\/b>.<\/p>\n

“Biodiversity loss is not a distant threat \u2014 it’s a material risk for business and society,” <\/i>said Anthony Gao<\/span>, Executive Director for TNC Hong Kong and Regional Partnerships<\/b>. “Restoring oyster reefs is not just about conservation. It’s about strengthening Hong Kong’s<\/span> climate resilience, aligning with ESG priorities, and supporting a blue economy that benefits both nature and people.”<\/i><\/p>\n

This exhibition highlights how nature-based solutions \u2014 like oyster reefs restoration \u2014 are not only ecological imperative, but also powerful ESG opportunities for businesses seeking to:<\/p>\n