Climate report to reveal government measures to meet 2030 targets outlined in CY Leung’s policy address
Action plan will be the first climate change related report by the government since the landmark 2015 Paris climate agreement
A new climate action report will be unveiled by the government on Friday outlining measures to meet the updated carbon intensity targets for 2030, which were announced in Wednesday’s policy address.
Titled “Hong Kong’s Climate Action Plan 2030+”, the document dealing with lowering emissions and tackling climate change is likely to include a citywide target for non-government buildings to lower electricity use.
It is understood the target is based on the sum of what major property developers and management companies claim they can achieve, and is unlikely to be binding.
The report will contain chapters on climate mitigation, transport, energy efficiency, renewable energy projects, afforestation and climate-related financing. It will also mention plans for solar panels to be installed at Anderson Road Quarry and reservoirs.