Communications, Social Media, Policy Research, Project Management

Crystal Ching Chow

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Communications specialist for environmental non-profit

Award-winning Hong Kong freelance journalist and feature writer on Southeast Asian affairs, China-Africa relations, human rights, climate change and development issues

Background in policy research and political communication, with international work and volunteer experience Education and Qualifications

Sep ’14 –

Sep ’15

School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS), University of London MSc in Global Energy and Climate Policy

Elective: International Environmental Law; Graduated with High Merit Sep ’07 –

Aug ’10

The Chinese University of Hong Kong

BA in Cultural Studies

Career Highlights

Awards &

Journalism

Fellowships

Science Journalist Fellow, Falling Walls Conference, Berlin, Nov ’19 Grantee, IWMF’s Reporting Grants for Women’s Stories, Jul ’19, on post-disaster human trafficking in Central Philippines

Fully-funded Media Scholar, Women Deliver Conference, Jun ’19 Awarded “Merit Winner” at the 2018 Asian Environmental Journalism Awards under the category of “Environmental Story” in Mar ’19 for the reported feature on the illegal trade of South African abalone and its connections to Chinese markets Selected Media Fellow to the CIVICUS ICSW 2017 in Suva, Fiji, Dec ’17, to cover climate adaptation in the Pacific island nations

Selected Fellow and Presenter to the Media Workshop on Reporting Africa-China Engagements in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 5-7 Sept ’17 Awarded “Chinese Feature News Merit” at the 21st Annual Human Rights Press Awards 2017 for the reported feature on the rise of Duterte and its implications to human rights in the Philippines

CCMP Fellow, Earth Journalism Network’s to cover the COP22 of the UN Conference on Climate Change in Nov ’16

Fellow to the African Journalism Workshop hosted by the Johannesburg-based Africa- China Reporting Project

Leadership

Exchanges

International Fellow – US Department of State’s International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP) on Media Literacy, Mar-Apr ’14

Youth Delegate (Hong Kong) – UNAOC-EF Summer School 2013, Aug ’13 Professional Experience

Aug ’19 -

Present

Communications Manager (HK, SEA & ANZ), CDP Worldwide, Hong Kong Lead, develop and implement regional communications strategies and media outreach plans in raising CDP’s profile in the Asia Pacific, incl. managing CDP's APAC Linkedin channel and developing key insights-driven content (e.g. op-ed, blog, report launch); Manage communications, coordination and event planning with CDP offices, external partners, and regional stakeholders;

Elevate CDP’s brand in APAC by developing and strengthening CDP’s relationships with journalists and editors at major media outlets in the region; Assist in grant proposal and report writing

Jun ’16 -

Present

Journalist (full-time positions and freelance reporting) Worked for Initium Media (端傳媒) and The Stand News (立場新聞) as an International News Reporter & Editor and as an Environmental Reporter respectively Covered Southeast Asia (with a focus on the Philippines), environmental issues and the intersections of climate change, human rights and gender May ’16 –

Dec ’17

Climate & Environmental Policy Editor (Pro Bono) – Politheor: European Policy Network Published op-eds on topics relating to climate change & global environmental issues on a regular basis;

Promoted from research intern to editor and responsible for selecting and supervising interns, as well as managing online and social media content Nov ’14 –

Mar ’15

Energy Industry Intern – Visiongain Ltd., London, UK Assisted the analysts by collecting and compiling competitive data on enhanced-oil-recovery

(EOR) projects and LNG storage facilities worldwide for the industry forecast and bespoke reports

Feb ’14

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Aug ‘14

Research Officer (Energy and Environmental Policy) – Office of the Hon. Kenneth Leung, Member of the Legislative Council, Hong Kong

Led policy research and advisory on issues including solid waste management, energy mix, EIA on infrastructure projects, and HK financial sector’s role in promoting green growth; Developed content incl. motion speeches, commentary articles, and press releases, and liaised with government ministers, professional bodies, and constituents Jul ’12

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Jan ‘14

Reporter (International News and Culture) / Independent Journalist, Hong Kong Authored reports and feature stories as an international news reporter at iSunAffairs Weekly until the suspension of publication in Jun 2013

Notable published works include feature stories on 13th Malaysian General Election, controversies over hydropower dam projects in the Malaysian Borneo Columnist and regular contributor to local media outlets since 2010 Dec ’11 –

Jun ’12

Project Assistant – International Relation Research Association (HKIRRA), Hong Kong Successfully organized the semi-official Pacific Economic Cooperation Youth Programme 2012 and assisted in proposal writing and grant reporting; Authored articles on East Asian politics for the Global Studies Journal, a monthly publication by the Association

Oct ’10 –

Apr ’11

International Working Partner – Focus on the Global South, Manila, Philippines Half-year placement program to assist in research on China’s economic relation with the Philippines, particularly the social implications of China-ASEAN Free Trade Agreement Volunteer & Leadership Experience

Jun ’12 – Dec ‘13 Youth Ambassador – Asia Pacific Youth Network which connects young leaders in the region to raise awareness of human rights issues

Jan – Feb ’14 Volunteer – All Hands Volunteers’ Project Leyte in the Central Philippines on post- Haiyan disaster relief

Sep – Oct ’13 Conservation Volunteer – Global Vision International’s Expedition program in Shimoni, Kenya

Sep ’07 – Sep ’09 ExCo Member – Sham Shui Po Community Association (HK grass-root charity) Skills and Other Information

Languages Cantonese, Mandarin Chinese, English

IT Skills MS Office 365, Photoshop, and social media tools; Basic knowledge of SQL

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