In support of the National Event on the Environment Day 2026 - initiated by the Ministry of Ecology and Environment (MEE) and jointly organised by Guangdong Province, the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (SAR), and the Macao SAR - and to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Environmental Protection Department (EPD), the Environment and Ecology Bureau (EEB) and the EPD will launch the Beautiful Hong Kong Green Fest in June. Centred on four main themes, namely "Beautiful Hong Kong", "Public Participation", "Waste Reduction and Recycling", and "Green Technology", the campaign features a series of diverse experiential and hands-on activities to deepen public understanding of environmental protection and to jointly build a beautiful Hong Kong.

"Beautiful Hong Kong"

     In collaboration with the EPD, the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department (AFCD) will offer free admission to Hong Kong Wetland Park on June 5, along with free public guided tours. In addition, green facility guided tours will be held from June 2 to 7, guiding members of the public to tour the waste-to-energy facility T·PARK to understand its operation, the kNOw Carbon House to deepen their knowledge of carbon neutrality, and the Long Valley Nature Park for on-site visit to closely explore Hong Kong's precious natural ecology.

     Meanwhile, the EPD will organise ecological guided tours in June to showcase Hong Kong's efforts in marine ecological protection. The tours will visit Mirs Bay, which was previously selected as an "Outstanding Example of Beautiful Bays", allowing participants to appreciate the scenery of the beautiful bay, characterised by "clear water and clean beaches, thriving marine life, and harmonious coexistence between humans and the sea".

     To enhance students' understanding of environmental protection, the EPD will partner with Ocean Park to launch on-site and school outreach activities. Through interactive games and close-range observation of the characteristics of giant pandas and marine life, these activities will provide students with opportunities for self-directed learning and exploration of nature.

"Public Participation"

     The EPD and the AFCD will mobilise the community for city-wide participation by organising coastal and wilderness clean-up activities on June 6 and 7. On June 6, the EPD will participate in China's joint eco-environmental volunteer service campaign in coastal provinces (regions and municipalities), where Hong Kong will carry out coastal clean-up actions in synchronisation with various provinces and cities on the Mainland. On the following day (June 7), the AFCD will hold clean-up activities in country parks and Hong Kong Geopark. By participating in these coastal and wilderness clean-ups, the public can experience the connection between environmental pollution and daily life, thereby promoting waste reduction at source and marine conservation. At the same time, the EPD will collaborate with primary and secondary schools, organisations, tertiary institutions, uniform groups, and non-governmental organisations to organise environmental-related activities to raise awareness of environmental protection across all sectors of society.

"Waste Reduction and Recycling"

     The EPD will roll out a series of publicity and educational activities for Recycling Day, including community engagement activities, co-operative partner promotions, and a creative short film competition, with a view to encouraging public participation in waste reduction at source and waste separation and recycling, and to embedding a green living culture into the community. Members of the public who recycle at the community recycling network GREEN@COMMUNITY during the period from June 5 to 7 will earn double GREEN$ points to encourage them to continue practising green living.

"Green Technology"

     The EPD will set up a limited-offer roadshow showcasing various environmental monitoring technology products at GREEN@COMMUNITY Recycling Stations, enabling the public to understand how the Government utilises innovative technology to enhance the effectiveness of environmental management, and to experience the practical application of technology firsthand.

     An EPD spokesperson said, "The SAR Government calls on members of the public to actively participate in the various activities of the Beautiful Hong Kong Green Fest. We hope that these activities will raise public and community awareness of environmental protection, contributing to the building of a Beautiful China and a Beautiful Hong Kong. We express our gratitude to public and private organisations, tertiary institutions, and non-governmental organisations for their active support and promotion of environmental protection work."

     Apart from the aforementioned activities, the EPD will arrange to broadcast promotional videos of the documentary series "Beautiful Hong Kong" through various platforms and host green seminars during the festival. For event details and booking arrangements, please visit the webpage www.epd.gov.hk/epd/english/news_events/events/hk_green_fest_2026.html.

     The United Nations designated June 5 as World Environment Day in 1972, aiming to raise public awareness of environmental protection and calling on governments worldwide to address environmental problems. In recent years, authorities including the MEE and the Central Office of Spiritual Civilization Construction have joined local governments regularly to organise the National Event on the Environment Day, which has become an important platform to showcase achievements in promoting the development of a Beautiful China across the country and to mobilise people from all walks of life to participate in the promotion of ecological civilisation. Under the guidance of the MEE, the National Event on the Environment Day 2026 will be jointly organised by Guangdong Province, the Hong Kong SAR, and the Macao SAR under the theme "Comprehensive Green Transition and Jointly Build a Beautiful China" to actively integrate into the National 15th Five-Year Plan.

Ends/Thursday, May 21, 2026
Issued at HKT 16:30

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