THE HONG KONG INSTITUTE OF SURVEYORS

Code	:	2014010
Event Name	:	Visit to the Hong Kong Observatory and Introduction to the Latest Research
CPD Code	:	Formal Events
Event Date	:	2014-02-15
Event Time	:	9:00 am – 12:00 noon
CPD Hour(s)	:	3
Venue	:	Surveyors Learning Centre, Room 120712/F, Wing On Centre, 111 Connaught Road Central, Sheung Wan, Hong Kong
Division	:	QSD
Fee	:	HK$150 for members
Priority	:	QSD Corporate members (till 11 January 2014); First-come-firstserved
Language	:	Cantonese
Details	:	ltinerary 8:45 am Gathering at main entrance of the Hong Kong Observatory (next to Miramar Shopping Centre, please check the location as per attached link http://goo.gl/maps/Uq9eJ ) 9:00 am to 12:00 noon Tour and presentation 12:00 noon Dismiss at Hong Kong Observatory (Successful registration will receive details of the visit) Climate change has become a major challenge of our time. In 2013, the United Nations Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) clearly indicated in its Fifth Assessment Report that the increase in the atmospheric greenhouse gas concentration due to human activities are extremely likely responsible for the observed global warming since the middle of the 20th century. The Hong Kong Observatory (HKO), as the government department responsible for studying the scientific basis of climate change, has over the years been actively carrying out research on climate change in Hong Kong. During the visit, representatives from HKO will share their experience on their latest research on global and local climate change.
Remarks	:	1. Online registration is NOT accepted for this CPD event. 2. Please fill in the below Declaration Form together with Standard Reservation Form for this CPD event. 3. First-come-first-served with duly completed Standard Reservation Form, Declaration Form and payment. 4. Latecomers will NOT be picked up. 5. This visit is NOT eligible for PQSL hours for probationers
Payment	:	HKD 150
Face-to-Face/Zoom	:	Please refer to the remarks

1.	The registration fee is non-refundable and non-transferrable.
2.	A registration number will be generated for each application. The registration number is unique and non-transferrable. Members cannot proceed to payment if they do not apply the CPD event and obtain the registration number through the HKIS website.
3.	Payment can be made by cheque or by Credit Card (Shanghai Commercial Bank Ltd. / American Express). Cheques should be made payable to “SURVEYORS SERVICES LTD.”. A separate cheque or Credit Card payment instruction form is required for each event/ application. You should write down the registration number and HKIS membership number at the back of your cheque. The HKIS Secretariat will update the payment status and your application will be confirm when HKIS Secretariat receive your payment.
4.	Payment by PayPal is also acceptable. Please register in our web site before the closing date for each event. Please be reminded that if you cannot settle the payment within 7 days from the date the HKIS Secretariat accepted your registration, your registration number will be invalid and your application will be rejected. Your name will not be included in the registration list and you cannot attend the concerned CPD event. (Not applicable for site visit / social event / joint event with other organisation)
5.	An official receipt which must be presented at the event, will be available for downloading from the "CPD Profile" under Members Corners when payment is received.
6.	Incomplete or wrongly completed registration will not be processed.
7.	In the event a Typhoon Signal No. 8 or above or Black Rainstorm Warning is hoisted, the event will be postponed and a new arrangement will be announced. Should the aforesaid warnings be lowered 4 hours before the event, the event will proceed as normal.
8.	If you have not received any reply from HKIS Secretariat within 7 days of the event, you may call the Secretariat at 2526 3679 to check the progress of your registration.
9.	The HKIS reserves the right of final decision and interpretation in the case of any disputes.

1.	I confirm that I fully understand and accept the risk of joining the above visit. Under no circumstances shall The Hong Kong Institute of Surveyors ("HKIS"), their staff or agents be held liable for the consequence of any accidents whether or not they are caused by the negligence of the HKIS, their staff and/or agents.
2.	Members participating in the above visit shall be in good health condition.
3.	While the HKIS has arranged Group Personal Accident insurance for members joining the above visit, members who have been accepted for joining the above visit can consider procuring an appropriate insurance policy to cover their own risks before attending the event.
4.	Claims related to COVID-19 and/or pandemics are excluded under the insurance policy procured by the HKIS.