2025 Prospects: Accelerate Decarbonisation, Lead Hong Kong Towards a Net-Zero Future




2024 is set to end as the first year to breach the 1.5°C warming limit set in the Paris Agreement, and stealing the hottest year record from 2023.

The urgency for climate action has never been greater. Hong Kong experienced abnormal warmth throughout this year, seeing the hottest October since records began. Researchers at the University of Hong Kong found that heatwaves may have contributed to over 1,600 deaths in the past decade.

Without proactive measures to curb greenhouse gas emissions, Hong Kong will continue to face rising temperatures and more extreme weather. The city has to demonstrate the leadership and commitment, reflecting its status on the global stage, in combating climate change and building a green and resilient future.

A Review of Earth Chat – 2024


Looking ahead, Hong Kong still has much to do to tackle climate change. Friends of the Earth (HK) has prepared a green wishlist for 2025.


Hong Kong's climate ambitions fall short of its status as a global city. To lead the way toward a zero-carbon, climate-resilient future, the government must accelerate decarbonisation and ensure the achievement of carbon neutrality before 2050. Friends of the Earth (HK) will continue advocating for more effective governance and a proactive response to climate change.


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