Orange News: The release of the world’s first comparison of every state’s physical climate risk has raised serious concerns. The study, conducted by XDI, a risk analytics company, highlights the…
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…
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…
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…
Orange News: As the world recovers from the COVID-19 pandemic, greenhouse gas emissions are expected to soar to record high levels. This concerning trend will inevitably set back progress towards…
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…
Orange News: The advent of the COVID pandemic has resulted in the once distant notion of ‘work from home’ becoming the new norm. Thereof encourages many to question fundamental assumptions…
Orange News: The IPCC’s first two reports have signalled code red for humanity. The latest IPCC Working Group 3 report, published in early April, has been labelled as our best…
SCMP: Human-induced climate change is causing dangerous disruptions to ecosystems and leaving billions around the world highly vulnerable to the consequences, according to the latest report from Intergovernmental Panel on Climate…
Orange News: The Finance secretary published the Hong Kong SAR Government’s 2022-2023 Budget. The budget indicated the Government’s commitment to build a liveable city, propel Hong Kong towards our 2050…
