Advisory Council on the Environment fully supports Hong Kong's First Five Year Plan to continue to drive green transition in Hong Kong
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The Advisory Council on the Environment (ACE) discussed at its meeting today (October 5) the major strategies and initiatives on environmental protection and related issues set out in the First Five-Year Plan for Economic and Social Development of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (2026-2030) (Hong Kong’s First Five-Year Plan) and the Chief Executive's 2026 Policy Address (Policy Address). The ACE unanimously supports the strategies and initiatives.
The ACE is pleased to note that four of the five binding indicators set out in Hong Kong's First Five-Year Plan are environment-related, covering carbon intensity, the share of zero-carbon energy, the average concentration of fine suspended particulates (PM2.5), and Hong Kong’s surface water quality, demonstrating the Government’s determination to build Hong Kong into a green and liveable city and drive its future green transition. At the meeting, members had in-depth discussions on various environmental protection and ecological issues and offered recommendations to the Government.
The Chairman of the ACE, Professor John Chai, said, "The ACE believes that the Government will implement various measures in accordance with Hong Kong’s First Five-Year Plan and the Policy Address to push forward Hong Kong’s green transition and foster green innovation continuously, thereby aligning with the National 15th Five-Year Plan. These efforts will contribute to building a Beautiful China and a Beautiful Hong Kong, as well as realising the green transition and high-quality economic development of the nation."
Professor Chai added that the ACE will continue, as always, to provide professional advice to the Government on various environmental issues and drive the implementation of sustainable development and green transition in Hong Kong. The ACE will fully support and align with Hong Kong’s First Five-Year Plan, actively contributing to the future development of both the nation and Hong Kong.
Ends/Monday, October 5, 2026
Issued at HKT 17:50
Issued at HKT 17:50
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