The Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD), which was established at the Rio Earth Summit in 1992, has finally been extended to Hong Kong in 2011. This historic international agreement commits 193 nation states to comprehensive and urgent action to address global biodiversity loss.
Hong Kons has an extraordinarily diverse range of species. However, our own biodiversity has only remained intact because its huge ecological footprint draws on natural resources extracted far beyond its borders. A new framework is thus urgently needed because the current policy does not adequately protect Hong Kong's biodiversity.
Civic Exchange’s research and engagement work therefore applies the principles of the CBD to benchmark world-class practices for conserving nature in Hong Kong.
OUR WORK ON CBD
Dec 2012 - Developing a BSAP for HK - Details
Jun 2011 - Technical Workshop with Vicky Morgan and HK's NGOs - Details
May 2011 - Environmental NGOs Joint Statement - Details
Jan 2011 - Policy Framework - download
