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Message from
Secretary for Development
Mr Paul CHAN Mo-po, MH, JP
Secretary for Development
HKSAR Government
Hong Kong is an international and built environment is a complex and
dynamic city. As we continuously long-term process that calls for
evolve to move with the times, continuous dedication of time and efforts
we have been advancing with a to yield our desired performance. It
long-term vision of building a liveable is our genuine aspiration to promote
and sustainable city. We are steadfast
supporters of the green building the enhancement of sustainability in
movement.
building and construction, both locally
and internationally.
In this Hong Kong Report, we have Further, it is our great honour to be
chosen the theme of 4Ps, ’People, the host city of the World Sustainable
Policy, Process and Performance’, Built Environment Conference 2017
to present to you a systematic and (WSBE17) to take forward the ‘Global
Vision’ from the World Sustainable
comprehensive review of the joint Building Conference 2014 and to propel
green building reform in collaboration
efforts of the Government, the building with other economies. We look forward
to your support and participation in
and construction industry and the WSBE17 and to welcoming you all
to discover Hong Kong, Asia’s world
community in fostering a sustainable city, from a sustainable development
perspective.
built environment in the place that we
call home. We believe that people are Mr Paul CHAN Mo-po, MH, JP
key because they are what a sustainable Secretary for Development
HKSAR Government
built environment is meant to serve and
they determine the pace of the green
building movement. Policies set by
the Government also play a pivotal role
in creating a favourable environment
to encourage the wider adoption of
sustainable practices in the industry.
In addition, achieving a sustainable
6 HONG KONG REPORT ON THE STATE OF SUSTAINABLE BUILT ENVIRONMENT 2014
Secretary for Development
Mr Paul CHAN Mo-po, MH, JP
Secretary for Development
HKSAR Government
Hong Kong is an international and built environment is a complex and
dynamic city. As we continuously long-term process that calls for
evolve to move with the times, continuous dedication of time and efforts
we have been advancing with a to yield our desired performance. It
long-term vision of building a liveable is our genuine aspiration to promote
and sustainable city. We are steadfast
supporters of the green building the enhancement of sustainability in
movement.
building and construction, both locally
and internationally.
In this Hong Kong Report, we have Further, it is our great honour to be
chosen the theme of 4Ps, ’People, the host city of the World Sustainable
Policy, Process and Performance’, Built Environment Conference 2017
to present to you a systematic and (WSBE17) to take forward the ‘Global
Vision’ from the World Sustainable
comprehensive review of the joint Building Conference 2014 and to propel
green building reform in collaboration
efforts of the Government, the building with other economies. We look forward
to your support and participation in
and construction industry and the WSBE17 and to welcoming you all
to discover Hong Kong, Asia’s world
community in fostering a sustainable city, from a sustainable development
perspective.
built environment in the place that we
call home. We believe that people are Mr Paul CHAN Mo-po, MH, JP
key because they are what a sustainable Secretary for Development
HKSAR Government
built environment is meant to serve and
they determine the pace of the green
building movement. Policies set by
the Government also play a pivotal role
in creating a favourable environment
to encourage the wider adoption of
sustainable practices in the industry.
In addition, achieving a sustainable
6 HONG KONG REPORT ON THE STATE OF SUSTAINABLE BUILT ENVIRONMENT 2014
