Hong Kong: One of the Most Sustainable Cities in AsiaHong Kong: One of the Most Sustainable Cities in Asia
Over the years, despite being one of Asia’s concrete jungle, Hong Kong has made its way to becoming Asia’s second most sustainable city in the previous years. The Special Administrative Region has welcomed green buildings and laid out red carpets for carbon neutral schools. These efforts were said to be because of the challenges Hong Kong citizens face such as air quality and water quality. Through the awareness of the government and the citizens, Hong Kong strived and reached top 2 in Asia.
Who is in charge?
In March 2003, the Council for Sustainable Development was created for the purpose of promoting sustainable development. The Council’s main duties are: advising the government in areas of promotion sustainable development; advising in the preparation of a sustainable development strategy; facilitating community participation in the promotion of sustainable development; and, promoting public awareness regarding sustainable development.
In addition, funding is needed to ensure that these goals are met. With this, the Sustainable Development Fund was established for financial support of the Council and for attaining a sustainable future.
The Hong Kong Strategy Towards Sustainability
Hong Kong has enhanced social responsibility among various corporations within the special administrative region. With this, the government awards the Hong Kong Awards for Environmental Excellence. This is considered and recognized as the biggest award which pertains to the environment.
Besides this, the government produced a Climate Action Plan that would address issues with regards to climate change. This is called the Climate Action Plan 2030+. This plan shows the roadmap of the contribution of the different industries in Hong Kong whether locally or nationally.
The entirety of Hong Kong is working together in order to play their part and address the growing issue of climate change. Citizens, municipalities, communities, corporations, and the government are united as one for the betterment of the future of Hong Kong and the entire world.