Government Releases Green Bond Report 2025, Highlighting HK$240 Billion in Sustainable Project Funding and Environmental Benefits.

HKSAR Government releases Green Bond Report 2025

The Government released today (September 30) the Green Bond Report 2025, which sets out, among others, the allocation of the proceeds raised from green bond issuances and the expected environmental benefits of the projects financed. The Government has thus far issued green bonds totalling around HK$240 billion equivalent, funding various green projects in Hong Kong and providing important benchmarks for potential issuers.

The Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury, Mr Christopher Hui, said, "The Green Bond Report 2025 provides comprehensive information on the environmental benefits of the green projects funded by the Government Sustainable Bond Programme. Through transparent disclosure, we not only report to investors on the actual contributions brought by their investments to sustainable development but also set an example for potential issuers on good market practices, and raise public awareness of the development of green finance.

"We will continue to consolidate Hong Kong's position as a regional and international green and sustainable finance hub. Efforts will be made to accelerate innovative financial development, foster a conducive regulatory environment and build a cross-sector ecosystem by leveraging Hong Kong's strengths in the bond market, green and sustainable finance, as well as fintech."

The proceeds raised by the Government through issuances of green bonds have been fully allocated or earmarked for green projects, including the construction and rehabilitation of trunk sewage rising mains in Cheung Sha Wan, the expansion of North District Hospital, and the high performance computer system for the Hong Kong Observatory.

Since the inaugural green bond issuance in 2019, the Government has been providing information on the allocation of the green bond proceeds through a Green Bond Report released on an annual basis, with an independent and qualified third party engaged to assure the contents of the Report. The Green Bond Report 2025 is the Government's sixth Green Bond Report.

The Green Bond Report 2025 has been uploaded to the Government Bonds website at www.hkgb.gov.hk/en/greenbond/greenbondreport.html.

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Dog Adoption Carnival 2026 to be held this weekend

The "Let's Go! The Pet Owners' Journey" Dog Adoption Carnival 2026, organised by the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department (AFCD), will be held at the Cyberport Arcade between 11am and 6pm this weekend (January 17 and 18). Admission is free. Members of the public are welcome to join the event with their dogs.

The Adoption Carnival aims to encourage members of the public who intend to keep pets, to adopt abandoned or unclaimed animals, as well as promote responsible pet ownership. The co-organisers of the Carnival include Cheung Chau Animal Care, HK Saving Cat and Dog Association, Lifelong Animal Protection Charity, Paws United Charity, Society for Abandoned Animals, Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals and Team for Animals in Lantau South.

Members of the public can interact with dogs that are up for adoption at the Adoption Carnival. Dog keepers can apply for or renew licenses on site. The Carnival also features veterinary consultation services, a dog playground, a virtual reality gaming experience, game booths, an interactive educational exhibition, pet-themed handicraft workshops, as well as sharing sessions by representatives of animal welfare organisations (AWOs) and guest speakers. Participants are welcome to take part with their dogs. However, dogs entering the venue should be licensed (except for those to be licensed on-site), vaccinated against rabies, and microchipped. All dogs should also be kept under proper control.

The AFCD has been committed to encouraging members of the public who wish to keep pets to adopt abandoned or unclaimed animals through the AFCD's partnering AWOs. Upon receiving animals, the AFCD will transfer animals assessed by veterinarians as being in good health and suitable for adoption to partnering AWOs for adoption by members of the public. The AFCD provides free desexing operations for cats, dogs and rabbits adopted through partnering AWOs.

For details of the event, please visit the thematic website of the "Let's Go! The Pet Owners' Journey" Dog Adoption Carnival 2026 (www.petswithlove.com.hk).

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