Environment forum in Hong Kong fosters green collaboration across GBA

HONG KONG -- The 2025 United Nations China Youth Environment Forum was held in Hong Kong on Wednesday, spotlighting carbon neutrality education and regional cooperation in ecological protection.

The forum, themed "Beautiful China, Zero Carbon Action," brought together approximately 150 participants, including representatives from ecological and educational departments in the Chinese mainland, Hong Kong, and Macao, as well as experts from research institutions, youth delegates, and educators.

The event was jointly organized by the United Nations Environment Program's Chinese Office and the Center for Environmental Education and Communications of China's Ministry of Ecology and Environment, with co-hosting support from the Environment and Ecology Bureau of China's Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) government and an overseas friendship association in Shenzhen.

Through keynote speeches and experience-sharing sessions, the event showcased China's advancements in ecological civilization education and shared with the world the compelling stories of how China's young people work together to build a beautiful China.

China's Vice Minister of Ecology and Environment Yu Huiwen delivered remarks at the opening ceremony, emphasizing the special significance of hosting the forum in Hong Kong. As a vital part of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA), Hong Kong plays a unique bridging role in ecological protection and international cooperation.

Secretary for Environment and Ecology of the HKSAR government Tse Chin-wan said that Hong Kong is fully committed to a low-carbon green transition and aims to achieve carbon neutrality before 2050, contributing to the nation's dual carbon goals.

The forum served as a platform for environmental experts from home and abroad to share their knowledge and experiences on climate change, aiming to deepen young people's understanding of carbon neutrality and inspire a sense of mission, Tse added.