Hong Kong’s Policy Landscape: Advancing Climate Action and Biodiversity for Sustainable Urban Development

Policy ambition is critical to driving action in addressing the interconnected environmental challenges we face today. In this session, we will discuss the current landscape of Hong Kong’s policy instruments and developments shaping Hong Kong’s ambition and action, such as the Climate Action Plan and Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan. The city’s upcoming planned mega-developments, including the Northern Metropolis and others, present a golden opportunity for Hong Kong to rethink urban planning, showcase successful policy implementation and lead as a world-class testing ground for sustainable development. Panellists including policymakers and experts will discuss urban solutions that integrate the climate-nature nexus while delivering sustainable and economic development for Hong Kong.

Learnings:

• Understand Hong Kong’s climate and nature policy landscape and the intersect of upcoming developments
• Gain insights on how integrating nature into policy can be used for effective local climate adaptation and resilience
• Share perspectives on current plans and future visions to showcase sustainable development for Hong Kong’s planned mega-developments

Post-event actions:

• Encourage stakeholder collaboration and a holistic approach to policymaking on climate and nature
• Understand how other stakeholders, such as the private sector, can be part of the conversation and drive sustainable action further