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The Secretary for the Environment, Mr Edward Yau, today (December 7, Cancun time) started his busy programme in Cancun, Mexico, by attending a series of events at the Climate Leaders Summit 2010.
His schedule began with a roundtable breakfast meeting to discuss the latest developments concerning electric vehicles (EVs). During the meeting, he met government officials, auto manufacturers and representatives from related sectors and discussed initiatives to promote the wider use of EVs.
"We are working to make our city EV-friendly and seek to encourage EV manufacturers to introduce new models to Hong Kong. A package of measures has already been put in place to develop an appropriate infrastructure, including the provision of EV-charging facilities, to promote the wider use of EVs. We will continue to keep our doors open to newer, cleaner vehicles to help reduce greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) and our carbon footprint," Mr Yau said.
Addressing the Clean Revolution Ceremony, Mr Yau shared with participants Hong Kong's efforts to meet the challenges of climate change and outlined the city's climate change strategy and action agenda for the coming decade. He said that Hong Kong aims to tackle climate change using a multi-pronged approach and that to date strategic measures included the promotion of energy efficiency in buildings and green transportation.
In the afternoon, he attended the opening ceremony of the High-level Segment of the 16th Session of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP16).
Mr Yau said the events were a valuable opportunity to share views and experiences with government and business leaders on initiatives for helping to deliver a cleaner and more prosperous future for all.
Mr Yau will attend the Joint High-level Segment of COP16 tomorrow (December 8, Cancun time).
Ends/Wednesday, December 8, 2010
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