Research Guides: Understanding Hong Kong: Environmental

At A Glance

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Hong Kong city is surrounded by waves of green wilderness with much of the land around. 75% still being wild so it's no surprise that as the city expands, wildlife will co-exist with the city. Watch this video to find out if wildlife are coexisting well and the impact it has on the environment.

Watch this video about the WWF-Hong Kong 2050 clean energy vision for Hong Kong.

Environmental

This section explores the environmental aspects in Hong Kong.

Current Environmental Issues
Find out the various current environmental issues faced in Hong Kong.
WWF’s “Hong Kong Energy Vision 2050”: solution for climate change
WWF-Hong Kong, suggests that the Hong Kong government should fully implement its energy-saving policies and demand-side management, while progressively increase the use of renewable energy sources to reduce carbon emissions.
China Meteorological Administration
The Hong Kong Observatory is a government department responsible for monitoring and forecasting weather, as well as issuing warnings on weather-related hazards. The Observatory also provides other meteorological and geophysical services to meet the needs of the public and the shipping, aviation, industrial and engineering sectors.

An average person in Hong Kong disposes of about 1.3 kilograms of waste a day. As a city, that is over 9,000 tonnes every day. The Hong Kong Government has set a target to reduce our waste volume drastically. Can they use less and waste less?

Hong Kong is a vibrant city with a large population. It is located in the sub-tropic and its demand for energy at home, at work, and on the road is high. The HKSAR Government has set a new target to reduce energy intensity by 40% by 2025. But can we use less energy to power our economy?

Pollution & Food Waste

Air pollution in Hong Kong is an ongoing problem. Let's find out what are the factors that lead to polluted air.

Hong Kong's food waste problem took a heavy toll on natural resources as governments, food banks and recyclers strive to stop the situation from worsening further.