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With typhoons lingering into mid-November and residents strolling the streets in summer attire well past the usual season, the reality of climate change is unmistakable even in this small city.
Addressing climate change requires a united effort, and Hong Kong has been stepping up through a range of initiatives and incentives ever since the announcement of the Climate Action Plan 2050 by the government in 2021.
The plan aims to achieve carbon neutrality before 2050, with an ambitious interim decarbonisation target to halve carbon emissions by 2035 compared to 2005 levels.
_Opening-Gimmick_R3M_2401-(1).JPG "The Secretary for Environment and Ecology, Mr Tse Chin-wan, attended the morning session of the 2023 Hong Kong Awards for Environmental Excellence Presentation Ceremony for the business sectors on December 2. Photo shows Mr Tse (centre) and the Chairman of the Environmental Campaign Committee, Professor Simon Wong (second right), officiating at the opening ceremony with other guests.")
Honouring environmental leadership
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Funded by the Environment and Conservation Fund (ECF) and organised by the Environmental Campaign Committee (ECC) alongside the Environment and Ecology Bureau (EEB) and supported by nine co-organisers including chambers of commerce, business / trade bodies and professional groups, the HKAEE celebrates organisations and individuals who make exceptional contributions to environmental protection.