Hong Kong's new net zero plans are lacking in 'concrete details'. Can the aspiring green finance hub deliver on its pledges?

Published on December 2, 2024

The city's plans to halve emissions by 2035 and achieve net zero by 2050 may be ambitious. But NGOs tracking its policy direction are not convinced and demand a more measurable roadmap with interim goals – not just long-term pledges.

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