Climate action plan unveiled

The HKSAR Government released a new climate action report on 20 January 2017 titled ‘Hong Kong’s Climate Action Plan 2030+’ detailing measures to combat climate change to attain the updated carbon intensity target of reducing Hong Kong’s carbon intensity by 65%-70% by 2030 from the 2005 levels.

To meet the updated carbon intensity target which amounts to an absolute reduction of 26%-36% or 3.3 to 3.8 tonnes in per capital emissions by 2030, the Government will reduce coal-fired electricity generation, use renewable energy on a wider and larger scale and make the city’s infrastructure and buildings more energy-efficient. It will also take the lead to improve public transport and promote healthy commuting by walking, encouraging people to be more active and rely less on motorized transport.

The report tells more about the long-term action plan to combat climate change and it can be read here.