Collaborative Climate Actions Awaits in the Year of Rabbit
Orange News: Rabbit symbolises for year 2023, bringing in luck and agility to mark the arrival of the Lunar New Year. In face of escalating climate change events, assertive policy…
Civic Exchange’s Recommendations for the HKSAR 2023-24 Budget
Last year our recommendations for budget year focused on the action needed given Climate Change. In the year since, scientific warnings of the threats from climate change have become clearer…
Lack of energy efficiency data holding back green building finance products in China, Sustainable Fitch says
SCMP: Lack of quality data on energy-efficiency performance is holding back the proliferation of green building financing products in mainland China, analysts said. This is despite various levels of government…
Additional efforts were required for CE to align with the National’s Ecological Civilisation
Orange News: At the 20th National Congress, President Xi pledged to protect the environment, promoted green lifestyles, maintained harmony between humanity and nature when planning development, support low-carbon industries, ensured…
Our Response to the 2022 Policy Address
Hong Kong, 19 October 2022 – Independent public policy think tank, Civic Exchange, welcomes Chief Executive’s Policy Address. In particular, his enhancing Hong Kong’s governance systems by adopting 110 ‘Indicators…
Decarbonising Buildings in the Greater Bay Area: Policy Recommendations and the Role of Sustainable Finance
This study is an extension of the reports “Green Building Rating Systems: Energy Benchmarking Study” and “Decarbonising Hong Kong Buildings: Policy Recommendations and Next Steps” that were published in December…
Policy Recommendations for the HKSAR Chief Executive’s 2022 Policy Address
We believe climate change is the most important issue Hong Kong faces – See Attachment 1. We therefore recommend the upcoming policy address prioritise action to accelerate decarbonisation and strengthen…
Recommendations for the incoming administration on sustainable development policy
First and foremost, Civic Exchange would like to offer our congratulations on Mr. John Lee’s inauguration as HKSAR Chief Executive. We hope that he will see Civic Exchange, Hong Kong’s…
John Lee’s cabinet creates a unique opportunity to deepen collaboration with the GBA
Orange News: First and foremost, I would like to offer my congratulations to Chief Executive-elect John Lee and welcome his new administration, now that the Legislative Council has passed the…
Biophilia Design and Biophilic Cities: Can Hong Kong Become One?
Earth.Org: Biophilia design is a new but steadily growing phenomenon around the world. In Hong Kong, the concept is also gaining momentum, but many challenges persist in incorporating nature more…
