The 19th Eco Expo Asia opened today and will run until November 2.

Themed “Fostering Green Innovations for Carbon Neutrality”, some 190 officials from around 40 official delegations from various cities and provinces in Mainland China, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations and Belt & Road countries have been invited to showcase cutting-edge green solutions, exchange views and share experiences.

Speaking at the opening ceremony, Secretary for Environment & Ecology Tse Chin-wan said: “Eco Expo Asia is a golden opportunity for us to discuss and advance our shared commitments to a sustainable future.

“Green innovation solutions are of paramount importance in our decarbonisation journey. During the expo, we will see the latest innovations and technologies around the world in new energy, climate adaptation and other environmental areas.”

Mr Tse also stressed that although Hong Kong’s carbon emissions peaked in 2014, achieving carbon neutrality in Hong Kong by 2050 is still a significant challenge. As such, he said the Government is boosting the promotion of green low-carbon transformation as well as the development of new energy, new productive forces and green scientific research industries through multiple measures, with a view to leading the city towards carbon neutrality.

The Environment & Ecology Bureau, which continues to participate in the expo this year, has set up four exhibition zones: Smart Technology, Energy-saving & Green Buildings, Community Waste Reduction, and Green Transportation, to highlight the Government’s measures and achievements in decarbonisation.

Additionally, to tie in with the Strategy of Hydrogen Development in Hong Kong announced by the bureau this year, visitors can ride on the hydrogen fuel cell double-deckers on October 31 and November 2 during the expo.

The expo will be open to the public for free on its final day, to encourage citizens to participate in environmental protection and promote green living, the bureau noted.