DWS attends GBA Water Conservation Industry Innovation and Development Conference and Expo in Guangzhou (with photos)
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During the ceremony, Mr Wong, together with the Director of the Pearl River Water Resources Commission of the Ministry of Water Resources, Mr Wu Xiaolong; the Deputy Director General of the Water Resources Department of Guangdong Province, Ms Chen Jian; and the Director of the Marine and Water Bureau of Macao, Ms Wong Soi-man, witnessed the announcement of the water conservation declaration. The declaration sets directions for the high-quality development of the water conservation industry in the GBA and opens a new chapter in cross-boundary collaboration on water conservation.
Speaking at the opening plenary session, Mr Wong stressed that in the face of global climate change, sustainable water resources management is crucial for the highly urbanised GBA. As a core city of the GBA, Hong Kong will strengthen collaboration with other GBA cities to address common challenges in the management of water resources. Hong Kong will fully leverage its unique advantages of being closely connected to both the Mainland and the world under the "one country, two systems" framework, showcase the country's advancement in digital water and water-saving technologies, and provide a "GBA Plan" for the country's transition towards a water-saving society. Mr Wong noted that the establishment of the Alliance comes at a timely moment to pool technologies, policies and market forces across the region, providing a platform for industry collaboration and technological innovation.
Mr Wong then joined representatives of the Alliance to participate in the inauguration ceremony, marking a significant step forward in strengthening cross-boundary collaboration among governments, enterprises, academia and water agencies. The move underscores a shared commitment to advancing internationalisation and technological innovation in the GBA's water conservation industry.
The Alliance comprises enterprises, academia, and water agencies across Hong Kong, Macao, and the nine Mainland GBA cities. The Water Supplies Department (WSD), together with the Pearl River Water Resources Commission, the Water Resources Department of Guangdong Province and the Marine and Water Bureau of Macao, will provide guidance to the Alliance's work. The WSD will make use of the Alliance as a platform to deepen collaboration on water conservation initiatives among cities in the GBA, including developing the first water efficiency labelling scheme applicable to the GBA, and fostering the innovation and wider adoption of water-saving technologies.
Mr Wong returned to Hong Kong this afternoon.
Ends/Tuesday, September 23, 2025
Issued at HKT 15:20
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