Marine and port-related air pollution in Hong Kong

Civic Exchange yesterday (17 June, 2008) released a new report, entitled Green Harbours: Hong Kong and Shenzhen - reducing Marine & Port-Related Emissions. This report, which was based on extensive consultation with stakeholders from both government and the private sector, highlights the fact that many private sector port operators and ship-owners have already taken voluntary measures to improve environmental performance, and are willing to do more. However, there is a need for the Government to create a level playing field for all, so that slow implementers do not reap competitive advantage from non-action. The report also outlines case studies of best practice from European and US ports and proposes a framework for the Governments of Hong Kong and Shenzhen to take the lead in setting strategies for emissions reductions.


A full copy of the report can be downloaded from the Civic Exchange website:
http://www.civic-exchange.org/eng/upload/files/200806_Gports.pdf

A copy of the presentation can also be found on the website:
http://www.civic-exchange.org/eng/upload/files/200806_gportsppt.pdf

Related reports:
Marine Emission Reduction Options for Hong Kong and the Pearl River Delta Region
http://www.civic-exchange.org/eng/upload/files/200603_MarineEmission.pdf
A Price too High: The Health Impacts of Air Pollution in South China
http://www.civic-exchange.org/eng/upload/files/200806_pricetoohigh.pdf