The Environmental Protection Department (EPD) and the Hong Kong Institute of Qualified Environmental Professionals (HKIQEP) today (October 30) cohosted a symposium titled "Advancing the Green Economy through Innovation and Collaboration" at AsiaWorld-Expo, Hong Kong.

     As one of the programme highlights of the 20th Eco Expo Asia, the symposium brings together government representatives, industry leaders, academics and professionals to foster professional dialogue, deepen partnerships, and promote Hong Kong's vision in sustainable development and the green economy.

     In his welcoming speech at the symposium, the President of the HKIQEP, Mr Freeman Cheung, said the HKIQEP firmly believes that technology and collaboration are the key driving forces of promoting sustainable development. A cleaner, wiser and more sustainable Hong Kong can be built by enhancing environmental assessment, advancing smart city development and leveraging the collaborative strengths of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA).

     The Director of Environmental Protection, Dr Samuel Chui, officiated at the symposium. In his speech, he highlighted that this year's Policy Address sets out the Government's commitment to fostering a green and low-carbon living environment and promoting the commercialisation of green information and technology outcomes, thereby developing Hong Kong into a demonstration base for green technology. He further stressed that collaboration between public and private sectors, academia and professional organisations is crucial to achieving these goals.

     Dr Chui said, "Our collaboration should transcend geographical constraints, actively leverage opportunities brought by the development of the GBA and the Belt and Road (B&R) Initiative, and share expertise in environmental protection and green solutions. Next year, the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Government will set up the B&R sustainable green development training centre to nurture talent in international environmental protection. The training centre will serve as a base for connecting the HKSAR with the global network for sustainable green development co-operation. The EPD is looking forward to working closely with the HKIQEP to contribute to regional and global sustainable development goals."

     The symposium featured in-depth discussions on various important themes, including smart environmental assessment, biodiversity technology, green finance, and supply chain decarbonisation. Attendees unanimously agreed that cross-departmental collaboration and the integration of green innovative technology solutions are pivotal to achieving Hong Kong's climate action and sustainable development goals.

     At the symposium, the HKIQEP signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the GBA Eco-environmental Science Center and the Capacity-building Alliance of Sustainable Investment respectively, to deepen cross-regional co-operation and enhance professional capacities. Dr Chui witnessed the signing ceremony.

Ends/Thursday, October 30, 2025
Issued at HKT 12:38

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