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Environment and Ecology Bureau

Environment and Ecology Bureau
The latest news and top stories on Environment and Ecology Bureau. A Hong Kong-based governmental body, the Environment and Ecology Bureau is dedicated to enhancing residents' quality of life through environmental and social initiatives. Its main areas of focus include environmental protection, ecological conservation, food safety, agriculture, fisheries, climate change and sustainable development. Established in 2022, it expanded upon the former Environment Bureau.
A thick, humid haze settles over Victoria Harbour in April. Hong Kong has set a plan to achieve carbon neutrality before 2050 alongside an overall energy reduction goal. Photo: Dickson Lee
Hong Kong environmental issues

Half of Hong Kong’s public bodies omit emissions data, green group finds

The Green Earth’s study of 82 public entities finds that while 41 publish emissions data, about eight use outdated emission factor.

Hong Kong environmental issues

Hong Kong’s biodiversity ‘richer than we know’ but many species lack protection

Hong Kong environmental issues

Opinion | Mass tourism is not ecotourism. Hong Kong must do better on this soon

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Hong Kong environmental issues

‘Golden week’ crush shows Hong Kong needs top-down ecotourism policy: experts

Former chairman of Hong Kong Countryside Foundation Lam Chiu-ying says ecotourism is fundamentally incompatible with mass tourism.

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Travellers camp at Ham Tin Wan. Photo: Edmond So
Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Hong Kong plans new trial of infecting male mosquitoes to halt offspring growth

‘Mosquito-to-control-mosquito’ strategy will be deployed next year, as government considers stepping up control measures.

Hong Kong society

Guangzhou rule on handmade dim sum sparks debate on heritage food in Hong Kong

Effective on May 1, the rule mandates that operators must explicitly state whether their dim sum dishes are made using traditional on-site methods.

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Hong Kong environmental issues

Northern Metropolis data hub may top MTR Corp as Hong Kong’s No 1 power consumer

Environmental experts urge authorities to set energy efficiency standards for data centres to limit carbon emissions.

The Range (Hong Kong) Sandy Ridge data facility cluster in the Northern Metropolis. Photo: Edmond So
Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong to issue weekly updates on fuel charges to counter price gouging

Environment minister says information will allow public to monitor oil price changes more accurately.

Hong Kong economy

Oil price surge may be passed on to Hong Kong consumers, industry chiefs warn

Government says it has contacted major oil companies to closely monitor the impact of international fuel prices on Hong Kong market.

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Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Hong Kong launches 3-year action plan to help residents fight the flab

Proportion of Hongkongers who are obese or overweight has been rising in recent decades.

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There are many forms of exercise to help with weight loss, experts say. Photo: Eugene Lee
Hong Kong budget 2026-27

Commercial EV use needs boost after car owner tax break ends, green groups say

Environmentalists back move to end first registration tax concessions for private electric cars, say focus must pivot to businesses.

EVs account for 16 per cent of the total number of vehicles in Hong Kong. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong budget 2026-27

Which Hong Kong government departments get budget boosts while others face cuts?

New funding channelled into innovation, AI and intellectual property despite overall spending cuts and a drive to trim the civil service.

Hong Kong society

Editorial | Furry friends in restaurants a big step towards a pet-friendly Hong Kong

The relaxation of public transport and dining rules acknowledges the social value of pets in a crowded city like Hong Kong.

Hong Kong economy

Is Hong Kong barking up the wrong tree with dog-friendly restaurants?

Can pet-friendly premises really give Hong Kong’s economy a boost?

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Illustration: Lau Ka-kuen
Hong Kong society

Proposal allowing dogs in restaurants a ‘step forward’ for Hong Kong: lawmakers

Lawmakers say new licensing regime offers restaurant sector flexibility while balancing needs of dining public.

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A woman with her dog outside a restaurant in Sha Tin’s New Town Plaza. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong society

Dogs to be allowed in up to 1,000 Hong Kong restaurants under new scheme

Authorities aim to submit proposal within first quarter and approve initial batch of dog permits by June.

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Hong Kong environmental issues

Damaged coral reefs in Hong Kong may take years to recover, green groups warn

Government investigation finds area of about four square metres has been damaged after tourists packed Sharp Island in Sai Kung.

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Hong Kong environmental issues

Crowds on Hong Kong’s Sharp Island won’t have major impact on corals: government

Environmental authorities say they will review condition of coral reefs off Sharp Island, but green group, marine biologist say damage has been done.

Greenpeace has said 4,600 visitors arrived on Sharp Island on October 1, disturbing the area’s sensitive marine habitats. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong society

Hong Kong set for cheaper, fresher hairy crabs as direct imports resume

Seasonal delicacy shipped directly from the mainland for the first time in 6 years.

Hong Kong environmental issues

Editorial | Waste-charging scheme can still be an effective tool for Hong Kong

Officials must not lose sight of the urgency of tackling the city’s overburdened landfills.

Property management officers hold up a designated bag for waste disposal at a residential complex in Tsuen Wan on April 1, 2024. Photo: Eugene Lee
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