To tackle air pollution caused by vehicle emissions, the Government is implementing a number of programmes. These include introducing stringent vehicle fuel and emission standards that are practical and commercially viable, exploring clean alternatives to diesel vehicles and strengthening vehicle emissions inspection.

Is environmental protection more important than economic growth?

The economic growth of any country cannot be more important than preserving the environment, because in the long run this will inevitably lead to the depletion of economic resources and the destruction of the country in all respects, especially with regard to human life.

Is economic development good for the environment?

Clean air and water, healthy food and preserved nature all benefit human health and result in far more economic benefit than economic cost. The climate problem is not caused by economic growth, but by the absence of effective public policy designed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

What is the most important environmental issue in Hong Kong?

Waste management is a critical problem because Hong Kong will run out of landfill space by 2019, while air pollution remains of high concern to the community. In 2012 complaints about air pollution rose 30 per cent over 2011.

How serious is the waste problem in Hong Kong?

Hong Kong Facing Monumental Waste Crisis With Disposal Rates Highest Ever. Hong Kong has for years battled a huge waste problem. In total, this adds up to 5.87 million tonnes of solid waste, which includes domestic, commercial and industrial debris, a marked increase from 5.66 million tonnes in the year before.

How can we protect the environment writing?

Firstly, the most common way is to use cloth bags instead of plastic bags because plastic is harmful to the natural environment. The second way is recycle. Recycling helps reduce pollution and keep our natural resources. Therefore, we can recycle plastic bottles, cans, and paper instead of throwing waste.

Does environmental regulation hurt the economy?

It is said that environmental regulation is too expensive, reduces economic growth, hurts international competitiveness, and causes widespread layoffs and plant closures. Sometimes, it is said, it even forces businesses to flee to more accommodating countries.

How is the economy affected by pollution?

But pollution has its economic consequences too. It can bring down productivity and prove expensive by increasing health costs, apart from reducing crop yields and impacting biodiversity and ecosystems. These deaths cost the global economy about $225 billion in lost labour income in 2013.

What are the two serious effects of economic development?

Economic development brought in its wake higher standards of living, better food, adequate clothing and shelter, as also protection from the natural disasters of drought and famine. There also occurred improvement in medical facilities and health care.

Who is responsible for sustainable growth in Hong Kong?

The HKSAR government should share the responsibility in shaping sustainable growth of Hong Kong. The Hong Kong Stock Exchange (HKEx) will revise the listing rules by compiling the need for SR as well as the need to disclose the ESG information of listed companies.

What is the role of Hong Kong stock exchange?

The Hong Kong Stock Exchange (HKEx) will revise the listing rules by compiling the need for SR as well as the need to disclose the ESG information of listed companies. The aim of these initiatives would be to maintain and enhance economic opportunities, and hence, to ensure a sustainable economic growth in Hong Kong.

When did the Hong Kong biodiversity plan come out?

In December 2016, the Government launched the first city-level Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan (BSAP) 2016-2021 for Hong Kong.

How big is the conservation area in Hong Kong?

About another 7 700 hectares of Hong Kong’s land are subject to stringent planning and development controls under conservation zonings on statutory town plans including Site of Special Scientific Interest, Conservation Area and Coastal Protection Area. These statutory protected areas account for over 40% of total land area in Hong Kong.