HIGHLIGHTS ▪ To keep the Earth’s average temperature within 1.5oC of warming above pre- industrial levels, the world must be close to carbon neutral by 2050. Hong Kong, like other regions, must develop a concrete plan that can transform the city into a net zero emissions economy and society. ▪ The analysis presented in this…
People’s Attitudes towards Climate Change SURVEY RESULTS Hong Kong Does not Feel Climate Change Urgency HONG KONG, 14 January 2020 – Independent public policy think tank, Civic Exchange, released the results of a public opinion survey on People’s Attitudes towards Climate Change. The survey aimed to gauge understanding of climate change and our willingness…
HONG KONG, 13 January 2020 — Hong Kong’s current transport network relies heavily (almost solely) on fossil fuels – whether it is gasoline, diesel, LPG (liquefied petroleum gas) (97%) or electricity (3%) from its predominantly coal/natural gas power generation mix. As one of the most densely populated cities in the world, Hong Kong is missing the opportunity…
The current plans by the Water Supplies Department are not aggressive or ambitious enough to lower Hong Kong’s reliance on natural flows, nor do they appear to increase the long-term resilience of the system in the face of climate change. In this second report of “Modernising Hong Kong’s Water Policy Management”, we propose policy recommendations…
“Modernising Hong Kong’s Water Management Policy Part 2: Sustainable Water Infrastructure: Towards a Diversified Water Supply” Civic Exchange calls for the Government to reduce reliance on the natural water cycle, diversify sources of water supply and consider a variety of factors, including climate resilience, water sustainability and adaptability when evaluating the deployment of water sources.…
Civic Exchange has submitted a paper in response to the Council for Sustainable Development’s public engagement on Long-term Decarbonisation Strategy. Although 2050 seems far ahead, with the current Global Climate Crisis, we all must start planning now for a lower carbon Hong Kong. Civic Exchange thinks, aiming for net-zero emissions as the appropriate direction for…
“Modernising Hong Kong’s Water Management Policy Part 1: Conservation and Consumption: Towards a Water-Smart Hong Kong” Civic Exchange calls for the Government to adopt a multi-faceted water management approach that takes into consideration current inefficiencies within its water strategy and long-term challenges in the Pearl River Delta. HONG KONG, 6 June 2019 – In a…
In this first report of “Modernising Hong Kong’s Water Policy Management” on conservation and consumption, we propose critical suggestions in pushing for behavioural change of consumers and more rapid responses by the Water Supplies Department to infrastructural failures. Key Policy Recommendations More ambitious water targets for 2030 Water pricing restructuring More robust and transparent data…
Senior Researcher Carine Lai (right) was interviewed about her views on the Government’s plan to pedestrianise some streets in Central and Sham Shui Po, as part of its ‘Walk in HK’ initiative. Listen to the podcast here, starting from 6:15.
Civic Exchange Fellow Frederick Lee wrote an article on the best way to utilise recycled water.
