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The latest news, analysis and opinion on Hong Kong environmental issues. In-depth analysis, industry insights and expert opinion.
Greenpeace recorded 585 tents in two Sai Kung campsites – Ham Tin Wan and Sai Wan – last Wednesday, which significantly exceeded the recommended capacity of 50 tents per site. Photo: Greenpeace
Hong Kong tourism

Crowds at campsites ‘not out of control’: Hong Kong conservation authorities

Visitor flows at Sai Kung’s country parks over Lunar New Year ‘within expectations’, with no serious environmental damage amid 32 enforcement cases.

Hong Kong tourism

Calls for better supervision of Hong Kong’s campsites after areas inundated

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Green group calls for action after Hong Kong campsites packed

Hong Kong

8 people fall ill after eating seafood at Hong Kong’s Mandarin Oriental hotel

Health authorities suspect illness tied to raw food and note food poisoning cases have risen sharply in recent weeks.

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The five men and three women developed diarrhoea, abdominal pain, vomiting and fever after dining at the Clipper Lounge at the Mandarin Oriental. Photo: Nora Tam
Animals

Editorial | Hong Kong should see animal protection as a shared civic duty

A pond-cleaning operation that resulted in the death of over a hundred fish highlights gaps in public awareness of and education on animal welfare.

Animal welfare in Hong Kong

Discovery of badly decomposed whale carcass on Sai Kung beach triggers probe

Authorities alerted to decomposed carcass after villagers found it on beach at Ham Tin Wan, in Sai Kung East Country Park.

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Food and Drinks

Exclusive | Hong Kong chef wins Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants’ first Champions of Change Award

Sustainability pioneer Peggy Chan talks about her mission and what winning the Champions of Change award means for her and the industry.

The Hong Kong-born chef and sustainable dining advocate talks about how we can change our food production systems for the better if we work together. Photo: Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants 2026
Animal welfare in Hong Kong

Video | Fish pond cleaning turns deadly

Contractor allegedly did not provide enough air for fish to survive, animal rights group says.

Conservation

Letters | Time to update Hong Kong’s wildlife protection law

Readers discuss stronger legal teeth for wildlife protection, ear acupuncture, and ethical evolution.

Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Editorial | Hongkongers stand united on the need for more no-smoking zones

As smokers and non-smokers express support for restrictions, officials must be mindful of the acceptance of stronger tobacco controls.

A new sticker outlining restrictions on smoking is seen posted at the Space Museum in Tsim Sha Tsui on January 1. Photo: Jelly Tse
Recycling and waste reduction

Hong Kong’s unclassified landfill waste data gaps ‘undermine green efforts’

NGO warns vague records hide bulk of paper and plastic waste, but the government insists current stats suffice for green policies push.

About 75 per cent of paper and 40 per cent of plastic sent to landfills are unclassified, according to official statistics. Photo: SCMP
Hong Kong

Editorial | Hong Kong’s slope safety monitoring must keep pace with climate change

While the risk of casualties from slope failure has not been high, the city mustn’t be complacent amid reports of repeated landslides.

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Hong Kong won’t pursue carbon-based taxes under bid to go green: Paul Chan

Finance chief takes question from CEO of Swiss chemicals producer Clariant on whether to take ‘broader approach’ to decarbonisation.

Ocean Park

Dead porpoise with suspected stillborn calf found in Hong Kong waters

Boat captain, who spotted dead finless porpoise near outlying island, believes the mammal was carrying a calf.

The porpoise was found on Tuesday morning near Ap Chau, one of the city’s outlying islands. Photo: Handout
Climate change

Opinion | Hong Kong needs to ask the hard questions about its net-zero challenge

Analytical depth in property developer Hang Lung’s net-zero report offers a glimpse of what the path to Hong Kong’s emissions goals might look like.

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Conservation

Editorial | Study shows Hong Kong must do better to end illegal shark fin trade

A recent study showed products from endangered species are still entering Hong Kong’s market, revealing worrying gaps in oversight.

Japan

Letters | Japan should put more eggs in the renewable basket

Readers discuss Japan’s energy strategy, and how Hong Kong can do better on paper and plastic bottle recycling.

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Environment

Editorial | Hong Kong’s biodiversity strategy must be clear and comprehensive

The discovery of new species should prompt more concrete commitments and proactive policy coordination to conserve the city’s flora and fauna.

The newly discovered soft coral species, Paraminabea inflata, is seen off the coast of Hong Kong Island. Researchers from Baptist University announced the discovery of two corals, including one called Parasphaerasclera dimorpha, on January 5. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong tourism

Letters | Educate visiting hikers and seriously deter them from littering

Readers discuss the need to protect natural landscapes in Hong Kong, the new seat belt requirement, and AI-assisted teaching.

Environment

Hong Kong boosts environmental impact reviews with AI, laser-armed robot dogs

Environmental Protection Department employs two systems – one for detecting bird species and another for monitoring trees – at Hong Kong Wetland Park.

Hong Kong weather

El Nino could cost Hong Kong US$300 billion and shorten life expectancy: study

El Nino phenomenon is ‘persistent driver of health and economic loss’, not just a short-term weather anomaly, study finds.

A study has found that Hongkongers born during the two strong El Nino events in 1982-83 and 1997-98 could have their life expectancy reduced by five to seven months. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong weather

Explainer | Hong Kong just had its driest January day. But how does that impact your health?

Post talks to experts about how to manage health during cold and dry weather, after city’s relative humidity plunged to 17 per cent this week.

Students in warm clothing amid a chilly morning in Hung Hom on Wednesday. Photo: Karma Lo
Accidents and personal safety

Hong Kong ombudsman raises concerns over repeated landslides on man-made slopes

Since 2008, most cases of repeated landslides are either not included in monitoring programme or deemed relatively low priority, ombudsman says.

Hong Kong Observatory

Hong Kong’s humidity reaches lowest level recorded for single day in January

Under the influence of a winter monsoon, the relative humidity plunged to 17 per cent at 4pm on Thursday.

Animal welfare in Hong Kong

Hong Kong group saves 351 animals in 6 months as trapping, smuggling cases surge

Paws Guardian Rescue Shelter reports that animal cruelty cases are ‘alarmingly common’ as it calls for stronger action to be taken.

Animal rescuers warn that illegal trapping and pet smuggling are becoming alarmingly common in Hong Kong, with an average of two animals saved daily. Photo: Edmond So
Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora

6.5% of shark fins sold in Hong Kong are protected, higher than reported: study

Study by US, local institutions also reveals volume of critically endangered whitetip shark fins sold in city is 70 times higher than reported.

Fins from critically endangered scalloped hammerhead sharks were discovered among the samples analysed in the study. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong science and tech

Hong Kong scientists discover 2 new coral species in city’s southeastern waters

Baptist University researcher team, led by Professor Qiu Jianwen, discovers two previously unknown soft corals off Sung Kong Island.

Hong Kong

Video | Sai Kung campsite left in shambles after New Year’s Eve celebrations

Tourists left the Ham Tin Wan Campsite in complete disarray, prompting backlash on local social media.

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