Chief Executive John Lee attended the "Hong Kong Tree Planting Day 2025" event today (March 22), supported by Bank of China (Hong Kong). During the event, Lee emphasized HK's role as one of Asia's earliest cities to take action against climate change, highlighting its commitment to achieving carbon neutrality by 2050 and contributing to the country's "dual carbon" goals.
He reiterated the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) government's commitment to aligning with national strategies, ensuring the city's prosperity and stability. Facing the challenges of climate change, Lee emphasized HK's responsibility as an international metropolis to mobilize societal efforts to promote greening and environmental protection initiatives.
He also outlined plans to leverage HK's position as an international financial, shipping, and trading hub to advance green and sustainable finance, aiming to establish the city as a regional green finance center.
Additionally, Lee announced government support for local green technology development, aiming to accelerate production transformations and provide a demonstration base for green technologies to help businesses explore new markets. He also revealed plans to expand ecotourism by developing more countryside and coastal tourism routes, unlocking the green potential of HK's tourism sector.
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