Capitalising on China’s 15th Five-Year Plan and global trends to advance Hong Kong’s sustainable development
The Green Earth welcomes the public consultation on the 2026 Policy Address and Hong Kong’s first five-year plan. We submit the following evidence-based recommendations on how Hong Kong can fully capitalise on the green development priorities of the national 15th Five-Year Plan (2026–2030) and corresponding international trends.
Hong Kong chief executive can’t treat the environment like a side dish
Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu has been soliciting public views for his fourth policy address while stressing the importance of boosting the economy, innovative development and people's livelihoods. The recent black rainstorms remind us of the urgency of building climate resilience against extreme weather. Lee must give high priority to sustainability in order to strengthen our resilience to financial, environmental and social risks – the three key pillars of sustainable development.
From Air Pollution To Waste, Has Hong Kong’s Environmental Report Card Improved Since 1997?
As Hong Kong has just celebrated the 25th anniversary of its return to China, it is worth reviewing some key environmental performance indicators to see if there has been improvement since 1997. The results would help Hong Kong’s new chief executive, John Lee Ka-chiu, set key performance indicators, which he has vowed to do and which are critical for Hong Kong’s sustainable development....
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