An Air Management Plan for Hong Kong 10 September 2006
Concrete solutions are available to improve Hong Kong’s deteriorating air quality
๏ Fighting air pollution needs to be at the top of the policy agenda
๏ Set clear goals to protect public health ๏ Improvement within 24 months is possible
Power Generation and Demand Management
Transportation and Urban Planning
A multi-pronged approach is necessary Shipping and Port Operations
Cleaner Fuels and Manufacturing
Action needs to be taken in four key areas:
๏ Sharpen policy tools: - Revised Energy Policy; and - Tighten AQOs. ๏ Focus on both local and regional pollution sources ๏ Work with industries to improve efficiency and reduce emissions
๏ Join national and international efforts to curb pollution and reduce the impact of climate change
Focusing on local pollution solutions Power Generation:
๏ Impose emissions caps on Lamma Power Station (2006) ๏ Tighten caps (2007-2008) ๏ Announce fuel mix policy (2006-07) ๏ Secure LNG supply (2007) ๏ Consult on emissions trading before implementation (2006-2007)
Focusing on local pollution solutions Vehicle Transportation:
๏ Adopt a clean vehicles and fuels strategy (2007) ๏ Ensure better urban planning (2007-2008) ๏ Use road pricing (2008-09) ๏ Upgrade bus fleet (by 2010) ๏ Create low emissions zone (by 2012)
Focusing on local pollution solutions
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Tokyo Subway
Focusing on local pollution solutions Shipping and Port Operations:
๏ Use cleaner fuels (2007) ๏ Upgrade technologies (2007 onwards) ๏ Consider shore-side/port initiatives (2007 onwards) ๏ Incentivise to promote change (2007 onwards) ๏ Ratify Annex VI of MARPOL (2006-2007) ๏ Adopt Green Port Policy (2008 onwards)
cusing on regional pollution solutions
ufacturing:
ŕš? Explore using cleaner fuels (2007-08) ŕš? Work hard to improve energy efficiency (2007 onwards)
Focusing on regional pollution solutions Ports, shipping and logistics:
๏ Work on a Regional Green Port Policy (2008-2009)
๏ Explore with CPG for China to
ratify Annex VI MARPOL so PRD waters may be declared a SECA in future (2009-2010)
Focusing on regional pollution solutions Air Quality Management:
๏ Provide access to real time regional emissions data (2007)
๏ Fund regional studies (2007 onwards) ๏ Consider how to create a regional Air Resources Board (by 2012)
Working with Industry (2007 onwards)
Energy Efficiency across all sectors
Join national and international efforts (2006 onwards)
๏ Join China in attending Climate Change meetings ๏ Explore how Hong Kong can develop and finance clean technologies and CDM
๏ Help safeguard Chinese national treasures ๏ Join international efforts e.g. International Council for Local Environment Initiatives (ICLEI) and Large Cities Climate Leadership Group
What do we need to do all of this?
๏ Political will ๏ Clear objectives ๏ Collaborative Solutions ๏ Encouragement and Incentivisation