Hong Kong's Environment Chief Advocates for Global Clean Energy Cooperation at International Forum

SEE joins 2025 International Forum on Energy Transition in Suzhou

​The Secretary for Environment and Ecology, Mr Tse Chin-wan, today (October 24) joined the 2025 International Forum on Energy Transition cohosted by the National Energy Administration (NEA), the Jiangsu Provincial People's Government and the International Renewable Energy Agency in Suzhou.

The theme for this year is "A Decade of Collaboration Drives Energy Transitions for a Green Future ". At the High-level Dialogue Session titled "Building a Forward-Looking Framework for Global Clean Energy Cooperation", Mr Tse shared Hong Kong's strategies and progress in promoting regional energy collaboration.

Mr Tse introduced to the attendees the four major decarbonisation strategies outlined by the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) in the Hong Kong's Climate Action Plan 2050, namely net-zero electricity generation, energy saving and green buildings, green transport, and waste reduction, leading Hong Kong towards carbon neutrality.

"In terms of net-zero electricity generation, Hong Kong has gradually phased out coal for daily electricity generation since 1997 and aims to increase the share of zero-carbon energy in the fuel mix for electricity generation to about 60 per cent. We are also committed to measures such as ceasing new registration of fuel-propelled private cars before 2035 and moving away from the reliance on landfills for municipal solid waste management, aiming to achieve a 50 per cent reduction in carbon emissions by 2035 and carbon neutrality before 2050," Mr Tse said.

He also mentioned that the HKSAR formulated the Strategy of Hydrogen Development in Hong Kong last year to seize the opportunities brought about by the global development of hydrogen energy and create an environment conducive to the development of hydrogen energy in Hong Kong in a prudent and orderly manner. He said that he was looking forward to continuing to strengthen communication and collaboration with all parties involved in the development of new energy.

Mr Tse added that, Hong Kong, as the world's third-most competitive international financial centre and international centre for green and sustainable finance, can become a hub for green technologies and products, and provide professional services for green development worldwide to work together to promote regional low-carbon green transformation.

After the meeting, Mr Tse signed the Cooperation Arrangement on Promoting Interconnectivity of Charging Facilities in the Greater Bay Area with Deputy Administrator of the National Energy Administration of China Mr Song Hongkun.

Under the Arrangement, the Environment and Ecology Bureau and the NEA will establish a joint working group to develop a roadmap for the demonstration project of the new electric vehicle charging technology, called ChaoJi, in Hong Kong and confirm the implementation details, which include conducting technical discussions with experts on the research, development, and certification of relevant adapters, as well as preparing for the next stage of work.

Speaking at the signing ceremony, Mr Tse said, "By collaborating with the National Energy Administration to implement the Arrangement, the introduction of a pilot scheme in Hong Kong using the ChaoJi charging standard will help the HKSAR to address the issue of different electric vehicle charging standards between the two places in the long run, promote the construction of supporting infrastructure for new energy vehicles, and enhance the interconnectivity and green low-carbon transportation development in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, as well as to showcase the technical standard advantages of ChaoJi to the world, aiding the global advancement of China's electric vehicle technology and charging standards.

Mr Tse will return to Hong Kong tomorrow (October 25).

SEE joins 2025 International Forum on Energy Transition in Suzhou Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

SEE joins 2025 International Forum on Energy Transition in Suzhou Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

SEE joins 2025 International Forum on Energy Transition in Suzhou Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

SEE joins 2025 International Forum on Energy Transition in Suzhou Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

SEE joins 2025 International Forum on Energy Transition in Suzhou Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

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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