No Complacency

There is a growing realization that the world must take much more ambitious and urgent action towards decarbonization to avoid potentially irreversible consequences of climate change.

THE TIME IS NOW

WE MUST TAKE ACTION

We must embark on a pathway to net zero greenhouse gas emissions to limit the temperature rise within 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels.

The October 2018 IPCC report Global Warming of 1.5°C highlights that global annual emissions need to be reduced to about half from the current levels by 2030 in order to limit global warming to 1.5˚C.

This goal will only be achieved if net emissions are reduced to zero by around 2050.

Hong Kong is committed to take action under the Paris Agreement. In 2017, Hong Kong released the Climate Action Plan 2030+ and committed to peak carbon emissions by 2020 and to reduce them by 26-36% from 2005 levels by 2030.

But we must agree a pathway to net-zero emissions for HK.

KEY SECTORS

Climate mitigation and adaptation efforts will bring opportunities for Hong Kong to promote innovation, develop new industries, and reinvent itself to be more sustainable and inclusive as we transition our economy to one that is much cleaner.

We have identified key sectors for deep dives, sectors where we must drive action and change to decarbonize our city. An Energy Policy Solution Model developed by World Resources Institute has allowed us to model and analyze emissions scenarios for Hong Kong and indicated the sectors to expand our research and partnerships. These include energy, building efficiency, mobility, nature-based solutions, waste management and low-carbon lifestyle.

News

We engage in modeling, policy research, action and public engagement on how Hong Kong can become carbon neutral and help combat our global climate crisis while providing a better life for its citizens.

Our latest news can be read below:

Green finance: Hong Kong should pick the more stringent China, EU yardsticks for defining climate-friendly projects, says think tank
SCMP: Hong Kong should adopt the more stringent criteria from those used by China and the European Union for defining green and climate mitigation projects to bolster its position as an international sustainable finance centre, according to a policy think...
In reviewing power deals, Hong Kong can seize the chance to cut emissions, limit climate impact
SCMP: The scheme of control agreements, signed between the government and the city’s two power companies, have been instrumental in Hong Kong’s efforts to stabilise energy prices and improve air quality. To compare electricity price trends, London has experienced a...
#Building Efficiency, #Climate Urgency, #Energy, #Mobility
By Ivy Yeung
30th May 2023
Protecting workers in a changing climate- Hong Kong’s heat stress system
Orange News: Hong Kong is no stranger to scorching temperatures and sweltering summers. As global temperatures continue to rise due to climate change, this poses increasing risks to the overall health and safety of outdoor workers. Recognising this pressing concern,...
#Climate Urgency, #Consumption & Lifestyle
By Ivy Yeung
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Your Carbon Footprint

Just as walking on sand leaves a footprint, burning fuel for human activity leaves greenhouse gases in the air, creating a carbon footprint. Everything we have, use, and consume, from food to clothes to transportation, are intimately linked to Hong Kong’s overall emissions figure.

According to the WWF, if everyone on Earth led the same lifestyle as that of Hong Kong people, 4.2 Earths would be required to fulfil our resource needs!

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