Shared Value Initiative Hong Kong is a session partner again this year of ReThink HK, Hong Kong’s best-attended business event for business leaders, sustainability practitioners, and those researching and resourcing the solutions for a climate-smart and equitable city. We will participate in Rethinking Social Impact at the People & Purpose Theatre, on 11 September (Thu).

From people to people could be the tagline of the Purpose & People Theatre on the morning of Day 1. As social and environmental sustainability are deeply intertwined, the focus will be not only on how to drive social impact, but also on how to engage more people – from young leaders to entire communities – in sustainable change.

Purposeful Creativity: The Role of Culture in Advancing Sustainability

13:10 – 14:10

What is the role of culture in shaping a sustainable society? How can arts, culture, and heritage evoke emotion and drive behavioural change for sustainability? In this session, we will explore these often untapped mediums to engage the wider public to not only reflect but also actively participate in humanity’s greater effort towards social and environmental sustainability. We will examine how cultural narratives can highlight the interconnectedness of people and the planet, emphasising the importance of collective action.

Learnings:  

• Understand how cultural narratives shape perceptions of sustainability and foster a sense of shared purpose.
• Recognise the power of arts and culture to evoke emotions that drive behavioural change towards sustainability.
• Discover effective ways to communicate sustainability issues through creative mediums, making them more relatable and actionable.

Post-event Actions:

• Join community projects that use arts and culture to promote sustainability, such as murals, performances, or workshops.
• Explore how local culture can address sustainability issues, encouraging community input and collaboration.

Speakers:

Moderator: Tim Wong, Resolve Foundation
Panellist: Louis Yu, Hong Kong Culture and Sustainability Centre
Panellist: May Yeung, Art of MY Family
Panellist: Kevin Ng, Henderson Land Group
Panellist: Catherine Sing, Hong Kong Electric
Panellist: May Lam-Kobayashi, Swire Properties

Register for your 2-Day All-Access Pass at the reduced SUPER EARLY BIRD rate using our Promo Code 25PSVIHK by Tuesday 12^th August at https://register.rethink-event.com/general

About ReThink HK

ReThink HK is a unique annual event that helps organisations align sustainable business practices at every stage of their value chain, and showcases innovation & solutions accelerating sustainable transformation. ReThink unites the ecosystem so all stakeholders and communities can contribute to and look forward to a climate-smart and equitable city, for everyone. All delegate fees contribute to funding local impact projects with Hong Kong charities. For more event information, please visit ReThink HK’s website: https://rethink-event.com/.