Press Releases - 2021

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Date Press release - Topical issues
Appointments of self-recommended young members to Energy Advisory Committee
Green Tech Fund approves another six projects
Hong Kong-Guangdong Joint Working Group on Environmental Protection and Combating Climate Change meeting held via video conference
Hong Kong and Guangdong strengthen co-operation in cleaner production to improve regional environmental quality
SEN introduces collaboration opportunities arising from Hong Kong's green initiatives to Japanese business community
"HoHoSkips" booking service for construction waste collection extended to Kowloon City, Wong Tai Sin and North districts on trial basis
EPD and ferry operators sign Pilot Scheme for Electric Ferries subsidy agreement (with photo)
Appointment of self-recommended young members to Advisory Committee on Countryside Conservation
ENB and power companies announce 2022 electricity tariff adjustments and path towards low-carbon transformation and energy saving for all
ENB holds "Carbon Neutrality" Partnership Launching Ceremony
HKAEE and HKGOC honour businesses for achieving environmental excellence
Eco Expo Asia promotes green recovery for carbon neutrality (with photos)
Green I&T Day promotes solutions for energy conservation and renewable energy (with photo)
Government announces Hong Kong's Climate Action Plan 2050
Government announces enhancements to New Nature Conservation Policy
Green Tech Fund approves eight projects
Mercury Control Ordinance to come into operation on December 1, 2021
Commencement notice for Mercury Control Ordinance gazetted
Appointments to new term of Advisory Committee on Recycling Fund announced
Hong Kong greenhouse gas inventory for 2019 released
Proposed sewerage works for boardwalk underneath Island Eastern Corridor authorised
Public consultation on Scheme on Regulation of Disposable Plastic Tableware launched
32nd batch of applications approved for trials of green innovative transport technologies under New Energy Transport Fund
Appointments to new term of Advisory Committee on Countryside Conservation
Government announces Clean Air Plan for Hong Kong 2035
ENB to offer more than 800 environmental-related jobs under Green Employment Scheme again
Mercury Control Bill gazetted
SEN briefs local representatives on improvements to electoral system of Hong Kong (with photos/video)
SEN meets with local representatives on improving Hong Kong's electoral system (with photos/video)
APEC Workshop on Energy Intensity Reduction in the APEC Regions' Urbanised Cities held in Hong Kong via video conferencing (with photos)
SEN addresses European business community on opportunities arising from Hong Kong's carbon neutrality pledge (with photo)
Government announces Hong Kong Roadmap on Popularisation of Electric Vehicles (with photos)
Appointments to Council for Sustainable Development announced
Countryside Conservation Funding Scheme approves seven projects and introduces enhancement measures
Proposed non-in-situ land exchange for long-term conservation of Sha Lo Tung proceeds
Government announces Waste Blueprint for Hong Kong 2035 (with photo)
New milestone for EPD's community recycling network (with photos)
ECC commends green campuses (with photos)
Date Press releases / news articles issued by other authorities
Low-Carbon Living Online Quiz prize presentation ceremony held today
Public engagement activity on control of single-use plastics held today
December 2021 adjustment in ceiling prices for dedicated LPG filling stations
HKSAR Government's Green Bonds Offering
Green and Sustainable Finance Cross-Agency Steering Group reaffirms commitment to develop Hong Kong as a green finance hub
EMSD launches Green Welfare NGOs scheme to promote energy efficiency and conservation
EMSD Solar Harvest scheme receives award from Association of Energy Engineers in US
Green and Sustainable Finance Cross-Agency Steering Group supports Hong Kong's Climate Action Plan 2050
Public engagement on control of single-use plastics launched (with photo)
October 2021 adjustment in ceiling prices for dedicated LPG filling stations
September 2021 adjustment in ceiling prices for dedicated LPG filling stations
LegCo Panel on Environmental Affairs visits waste treatment and resource recovery facilities
August 2021 adjustment in ceiling prices for dedicated LPG filling stations
Over 1 000 power company staff support outreach vaccination service (with photos)
EMSD encourages public to use "Energy Saver" to select air-conditioners
adjustment in ceiling prices for dedicated LPG filling stations
First thematic marine park visitor centre officially opens (with photos)
adjustment in ceiling prices for dedicated LPG filling stations
May 2021 adjustment in ceiling prices for dedicated LPG filling stations
April 2021 adjustment in ceiling prices for dedicated LPG filling stations
Government gazettes regulations on reduction of water and sewage charges for non-domestic accounts
Appointments to Country and Marine Parks Board through Member Self-recommendation Scheme for Youth
Public consultation on fourth phase of Mandatory Energy Efficiency Labelling Scheme launched
CE visits Lai Chi Wo and inspects recycling facilities in various districts in New Territories (with photos/video)
March 2021 adjustment in ceiling prices for dedicated LPG filling stations
Government gazettes to include more endangered species on control list
CE inspects COVID-19 sewage-related virus surveillance work (with photos/video)
CE visits EPD waste-to-energy and recycling facilities (with photos/video)
February 2021 adjustment in ceiling prices for dedicated LPG filling stations
EMSD urges public to stop using model of Belkin charger (with photos)
New round of applications for Solar Harvest opens to support solar energy development