Hong Kong Official to Attend 2025 Belt and Road Green Innovation Conference

The Secretary for Environment and Ecology, Mr Tse Chin-wan, will depart for Beijing to attend the 2025 Belt and Road Green Innovation Conference, hosted by the Ministry of Ecology and Environment. The conference aligns with the core agenda of the 30th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, focusing on green development, finance, and technology. Mr Tse will speak at the opening ceremony and share Hong Kong's experiences with Belt and Road counterparts.

Key Takeaways:

  • The 2025 Belt and Road Green Innovation Conference will be hosted by the Ministry of Ecology and Environment in Beijing, China.
  • The conference theme is "Driving Green Development Together," aligning with the agenda of the 30th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change.
  • Mr Tse Chin-wan, the Secretary for Environment and Ecology, will attend the conference and share Hong Kong's experiences in green innovation with Belt and Road counterparts.
  • The conference will focus on achievements in the Green Silk Road building, green finance, green and low-carbon development, and green technology and innovation.
  • Mr Tse will speak at the opening ceremony and the Director of Environmental Protection, Dr Samuel Chui, will also join the visit.
  • During Mr Tse's absence, the Deputy Chief Secretary for Administration, Mr Cheuk Wing-hing, will take up the post of the Secretary for Environment and Ecology.

Statistics:

  • The conference will be held on October 18, 2025.
  • Hong Kong will participate in the conference to share its experiences in green innovation.
  • The conference will focus on the achievements of the Green Silk Road building, with a focus on green finance, development, and technology.
  • The post of the Secretary for Environment and Ecology will be taken up by the Deputy Chief Secretary for Administration, Mr Cheuk Wing-hing, during Mr Tse's absence.

Sources:

  • Hong Kong Government Press Release, October 17 (no date provided)
  • Ministry of Ecology and Environment (China)
  • United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)