Written Submission to Chief Secretary for Administration From Civic Exchange
Civic Exchange submitted a document to Chief Secretary for Administration in response to Policy Address 2014 Consultation.
SCMP – Factory living
With housing prices still sky high, government officials are looking everywhere for land to fulfil the demand for affordable housing – everywhere, that is, except for old industrial areas.
Submission to the Subcommittee on Issues Relating to Air, Noise and Light Pollution regarding ‘Current Legislation and Administrative Measures on the Control of Noise Pollution and the Associated Public Expenditure’
In response to the administration’s paper, ‘Current Legislation and Administrative Measures on the Control of Noise Pollution and the Associated Public Expenditure’, Civic Exchange submitted a document to share its comments on the issues mentioned in the paper.
Press Release: Civic Exchange New Pamphlet On Radiation Basics – Increasing Energy Literacy A Must For Informed Discussion On Energy Issues In Hong Kong
In commemoration of the second anniversary of the Great East Japan Earthquake and Tsunami, Civic Exchange today published a pamphlet, first of a multi-part series, to
deconstruct the basics of radiation.
Press Release: Civic Exchange encouraged by the new administration’s commitment to improve the environment, but reminds the government that determination, perseverance and multi-stakeholder collaboration are keys to turn things around
On environment, Civic Exchange welcomes Chief Executive C Y Leung’s proposals in his maiden policy address to tackle the city’s pressing environmental issues, including air pollution and nature conservation, among others.
2013 Policy Address and Budget Consultation – Policies in social issues
Civic Exchange submitted a document in response to 2013 Policy Address and 13/14 Budget Consultation. This document covers the areas in democratic development, governance, equal opportunities, poverty and gender.
Request for a meeting on making compliance with the CBD a priority for Hong Kong
Civic exchange believes that the implementation of the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) should be included in the 2012-13 Policy Address. To follow the CBD’s updated Strategic Plan for Biodiversity, Hong Kong is expected to produce a comprehensive Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan (BSAP)…
2013 Policy Address Consultation – Environmental Policies
In response to 2013 Policy Address Consultation on Environmental Policies, Civic Exchange submitted this document that focuses mainly on issues relating to air pollution and public health, nature conservation, water resources management, energy and climate change, and city planning.
Achieving cost-effective greenhouse gas mitigation and climate change adaptation
This is a submission to the Secretariat of the UNFCC in response to its invitation to accredited observer organizations to submit views on various approaches, including opportunities for using markets, to enhance the cost-effectiveness of, and to promote…
