With commitment to the Paris Agreement adopted in December, world governments have set ambitious emission reduction targets that give impetus to environmental protection. The Chinese mainland and other countries in Asia are not only rolling out measures to cope with climate change, but are also taking aggressive actions to manage waste problems and to reduce the reliance on non-fossil fuels.
The Chinese mainland, the world’s top greenhouse gas emitter, pledged to drastically reduce carbon emissions and increase its clean energy ratio in its 13th Five-Year Plan. The country’s cumulative investment in non-fossil fuels and low-carbon technologies is forecast to exceed USD 6.26 trillion by 2030. Meanwhile, the Belt and Road Initiative will also bring about new green solutions that will help the Chinese mainland meet its environmental goals as it deepens trade ties with 64 countries.
Hong Kong also aims to tackle its long-standing waste problems and surging energy consumption. Apart from dedicating a USD 129 million recycling fund to cut waste, Hong Kong is also determined to reduce energy intensity by 40% by 2025 in the city’s first Energy Saving Plan. Some of the measures include implementing higher green building standards, using sustainable building technologies and lauching energy-saving measures.
Looking for green development in Asia
The 11th edition of Eco Expo Asia will run from 26 – 29 October 2016 at Hong Kong’s AsiaWorld-Expo.
In response to the notable Paris Agreement adopted in 2015, this year’s expo will open with the new theme “Green Solutions for a Changing Climate”. The fair will provide green solutions to governments and the industry to help them achieve their sustainability goals.
Themes to be covered this year include:
- 26 Oct: Global Innovations for Climate Change
• 27 Oct: Waste Management
• 28 Oct: Sustainable Energies and Buildings
• 29 Oct: Green Living
