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Hong Kong environmental issues

Hong Kong environmental issues
The latest news, analysis and opinion on Hong Kong environmental issues. In-depth analysis, industry insights and expert opinion.
A security guard at the site told an SCMP reporter that installation work had been suspended for three days from Wednesday. Photo: Sam Tsang
Tourism authorities say the project is designed to “further enha Photo: Sam Tsang
Construction work under way on The Peak, where small light installations are planned along the walking trail to add new features to its attractions. Photo: Sam Tsang
Trees have been cut down on Lugard Road on The Peak. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong tourism

‘Nothing is set in stone’: Peak lighting project suspended amid tree damage fears

Project’s future remains uncertain as residents question its impact, visitors doubt its appeal and lawmaker says district councillor was not consulted.

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Hong Kong tourism

Hong Kong to review Peak lighting installation after outcry over felled trees

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Animal welfare in Hong Kong

Nearly 1 in 3 unattended dogs captured in Hong Kong euthanised this year

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Hong Kong society

Hong Kong to expand community recycling after shelving waste-charging scheme

Environment chief Tse Chin-wan also pledges review of permitted profit levels of city’s two power companies.

A waste recycling store at Kowloon City. Photo: Sam Tsang
Recyclable waste is collected at a store in Kowloon City. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong

Lack of heat plan leaves Hong Kong’s vulnerable residents at risk, experts warn

Extreme heat may have contributed to as many as 3,238 excess deaths in the city over the space of a decade, new research shows.

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Hong Kong

In Focus | From kitchen waste to sky-high costs: inside Hong Kong’s quest for green jet fuel

As city sets goals for adopting sustainable aviation fuel, industry leaders examine how to scale up supply chains and win over price-sensitive passengers.

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Hong Kong

Greenpeace catches Hong Kong geopark ‘golden week’ visitors damaging marine life

Green group urges visitor caps after recording incidents of damaging behaviour across popular nature spots during holiday period.

Greenpeace recorded more than 100 incidents of visitors collecting marine life and coral remains at Hap Mun Bay in a single day during "golden week". Photo: Greenpeace
Hong Kong housing

My Take | Hong Kong must scrap housing plan and preserve golf course

Court ruling shows building housing on the Old Course makes no sense as city strives to become a leading host of international sporting events.

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Hong Kong weather

Hong Kong issues amber rainstorm warning

Observatory says squally thunderstorms are expected over Hong Kong, while intense gusts reaching 70 km/h could affect the city.

Hong Kong tourism

Can Hong Kong protect its eco-sensitive sites amid ‘golden week’ influx fears?

City bracing for 1.29 million mainland visitors, with places such as Po Pin Chau, Cheung Chau and Wong Mau Chau topping travel itineraries.

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Scenic Po Pin Chau is among the most talked-about holiday spots on online platforms. Photo: Dickson Lee
Accidents and personal safety

3 hikers fall ill on Hong Kong trails as temperatures top 33 degrees

Two men in separate incidents were suspected of having heatstroke, while rescuers helped a third hiker who developed dizziness.

Tourists take in the sights at the Po Pin Chau viewing platform. Photo: Edmond So
Hong Kong housing

Hong Kong authorities won’t appeal court halt to 12,000-flat project on golf course

Court earlier revoked project’s environmental approval, with authorities opting not to appeal ‘holistically’ considering legal advice.

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Hong Kong

Opinion | Hong Kong lacks a climate narrative to unify its efforts

Hong Kong does not mention ‘climate change’ in its five-year plan, yet it already has many ingredients of climate leadership.

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Cathay Pacific

Cathay calls on Hong Kong to map out long-term sustainable fuel plan beyond 2030

Cathay Group CEO Ronald Lam says scalability remains challenge, notes SAF still accounts for ‘well under 1 per cent’ of global jet fuel use.

A Cathay Pacific aircraft approaches Hong Kong International Airport. Photo: Karma Lo
John Lee policy address 2026

Hong Kong aims to raise zero-carbon energy share of fuel mix to 30% by 2030

Target is one of four binding environmental protection targets revealed in city’s first five-year plan.

In 2021, Hong Kong announced its own climate action plan, which included a target of achieving carbon neutrality before 2050 – 10 years ahead of the rest of the nation. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong weather

Opinion | A better heat stress warning system is still no substitute for policy

We need to start discussing when work may need to stop, who should be compensated when it does and how the cost of adaptation can be shared.

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Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong urged to overhaul ecotourism planning and expand bookings for hotspots

Poll finds 71.8 per cent agree Hong Kong’s countryside resources could be developed into high-quality ecotourism products.

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Cathay Pacific

Cathay Pacific, Google scale up AI tests to reduce aviation’s climate impact

Second-phase trials with Contrails.org will target ultra-long-haul Asia and transpacific routes, building on early tests that reduced contrail warming impact by about 40 per cent.

Cathay Pacific says AI deployment will complement other initiatives such as fleet modernisation. Photo: Sam Tsang
Climate change

Opinion | Is air conditioning Hong Kong’s only weapon against hotter summers?

In Hong Kong, air conditioning is ubiquitous but conventional models harm the environment. More responsible solutions are needed.

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Hong Kong weather

Editorial | As Hong Kong feels the heat, it needs a robust climate resilience strategy

Beyond alerts for extreme weather, the city needs a system that protects workers, older people, lower-income households and other vulnerable groups.

Electric & new energy vehicles

Letters | Hong Kong’s cleaner transport push must not neglect tyre pollution

Readers discuss the need to monitor tyre pollution in the city, a Chinese film about the Iraq war, and the US midterms.

The Cross-Harbour Tunnel on April 10. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Hong Kong economy

Opinion | Why sustainability could be Hong Kong’s next mega-event advantage

By building green standards into event infrastructure, Hong Kong can stay competitive as an event host and irresistible to global organisers.

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Blackpink take to the stage at Hong Kong’s 50,000-seat Kai Tak Stadium on January 24. Photo: Jess Ma
Hong Kong courts

Hong Kong government loses appeal over Fanling golf course housing plan

Court of Appeal’s ruling is likely to result in fresh public consultations on developing 9.5 hectares of land at Fanling course.

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Hong Kong

Hong Kong’s revised heat stress warning system may lack rest provisions: experts

Work breaks triggered by higher alerts are also not protected by law, legislator says.

Hong Kong workers/labour rights

Hong Kong lowers heat stress warning system thresholds after calls for revamp

Labour Department says updates include automatically raising alert level when temperatures in multiple parts of the city reach 35 degrees.

The Labour Department says the revamped system will issue earlier and higher heat stress alerts for workers during extreme temperatures. Photo: Karma Lo
Hong Kong weather

Hong Kong cancels rainstorm warnings, afternoon school sessions go ahead

Observatory cancels amber rainstorm warning at 10.15am, about an hour after downgrading it from red.

Rainy weather at the Victoria Harbour waterfront in Tsim Sha Tsui. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong tourism

Hong Kong launches real-name booking system for popular Sai Kung coastal trail

Visitors can make bookings for Po Pin Chau section of High Island Geo Trail on Klook’s website, app and WeChat mini-programme.

Hong Kong

78% of low-income elderly Hongkongers report heat-related distress, survey finds

Most respondents reported heat-related discomfort, while many lacked awareness of heatstroke risks and available government support.

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