19th Eco Expo Asia opens on Oct. 30 to advance sustainable future
The 19th Eco Expo Asia is being held at AsiaWorld-Expo from today (Oct. 30) to Nov. 2. The theme of the Expo this year is "Fostering Green Innovations for Carbon Neutrality". About 190 officials from around 40 official delegations from various cities and provinces in Mainland China, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and Belt and Road countries have been invited, bringing together international exhibitors, industry professionals to showcase cutting-edge green solutions, exchange views and share experiences.
Speaking at the opening ceremony, the Secretary for Environment and Ecology, Mr. Tse Chin-wan, said, "Eco Expo Asia is a golden opportunity for us to discuss and advance our shared commitments to a sustainable future. Green innovation solutions are of paramount importance in our decarbonization journey. During the Expo, we will see the latest innovations and technologies around the world in new energy, climate adaptation and other environmental areas."
Mr. Tse remarked that this year marks the 75th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China. The documentary series "Enchanting China" was produced by the Environment and Ecology Bureau (EEB) and the Environmental Protection Department, in collaboration with the Center for Environmental Education and Communications of the Ministry of Ecology and Environment. "Beautiful Hong Kong" was produced by the EEB. The two documetaries showcase the contributions and achievements made by the country and the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Government in environmental protection and nature conservation. An extract of "Enchanting China" and "Picturesque Bays of Hong Kong", the first episode of "Beautiful Hong Kong", was shown at the opening ceremony.
Mr. Tse stressed that although HK's carbon emissions peaked in 2014, and compared to the peak carbon emissions today have been reduced by about a quarter already, achieving carbon neutrality in HK by 2050 is still a significant challenge. The HKSAR Government is boosting the promotion of green low-carbon transformation and the development of new energy, new productive forces and green scientific research industries through multiple measures, leading HK towards carbon neutrality.
The Conference will once again feature the Hydrogen Economy Forum, allowing HK to capitalize on the environmental and economic opportunities brought by the global development of hydrogen energy, helping HK to achieve carbon neutrality, developing new quality productive forces, and maintaining international competitiveness.
The EEB continued to participate in the Expo this year by setting up four exhibition zones, namely: "Smart Technology", "Energy-saving and Green Buildings", "Community Waste Reduction", and "Green Transportation", highlighting the HKSAR Government's various measures and achievements in decarbonization.
Eco Expo Asia will open to the public for free on the last day of the event (Nov. 2) to encourage citizens to participate in environmental protection and promote green living. For details, please refer to the Eco Expo Asia's website.
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