"Join us in setting new benchmarks for Hong Kong's Air Quality Objectives. We need your participation in the pursuit for clean air and a green living environment. "

The air we breathe impacts our health. In mid-2007, the Government engaged a consultant in a study to review Hong Kong's  Air Quality Objectives (AQOs) , with a view to determining new limits on air pollutants in the atmosphere that will better protect human health. In order for the new AQOs to bring actual improvement to the air quality, the promulgation of the new limits should come with a programme of emission control measures to help the community achieve the new Objectives. We have completed the study in July 2009, the findings of which are provided in the final report in detail.

To invite views from the public on the proposed new AQOs and emission control measures, we launched a public consultation from 23 July to 30 November 2009. The details of the proposal are summarized in the consultation document and leaflet below. The views collected are of paramount importance in setting new benchmark for improving our air quality.

Consultation Document

Leaflet

Consultation Forum

A Consultation Forum was held on 10 October 2009 to solicit views on the proposed new Air Quality Objectives and emission control measures from the general public. You can access the presentation materials and the ensuing discussions at the link below.

Consultation Forum for the General Public  

 Related Documents

A Proposal for Reviewing the Air Quality Objectives and Developing a Long-term Air Quality Strategy

Advisory Council on the Environment - Public Forum on Air Quality Objective Review

WHO Air Quality Guidelines for Particulate Matter, Ozone, Nitrogen Dioxide and Sulphur Dioxide, Global Update 2005