Pangolin scales and elephant tusks seized by Hong Kong Customs, seen at a February briefing on combating the smuggling of endangered species. Hong Kong should take the lead in stemming the haemorrhaging of the world’s wildlife. Photo: Winson Wong
Opinion
Opinion
How Hong Kong can heed the urgent call of the UN extinction report
- Hong Kong consumes more than the rest of the world put together on average, yet it has the capacity and resources to be a global leader of change
- The city must recognise that the dire degradation of the Earth will affect business profitability, the security and health of its citizens, and everyone’s quality of life
Pangolin scales and elephant tusks seized by Hong Kong Customs, seen at a February briefing on combating the smuggling of endangered species. Hong Kong should take the lead in stemming the haemorrhaging of the world’s wildlife. Photo: Winson Wong
The evolution of emissions standards is set to have a major impact on shipping in both Hong Kong and mainland China. Photo: AFP
Opinion
Opinion
As environmental standards for shipping evolve, the Hong Kong government’s role should also
- For Hong Kong’s shipping industry to keep pace with evolving international emissions standards will require more coordination, both among its bureaus and with the mainland
The evolution of emissions standards is set to have a major impact on shipping in both Hong Kong and mainland China. Photo: AFP