Our Influence and Impact on the Environment
   
 
 
 

The Department's contribution towards improving the environment

Main Activities Environmental Results
Contribute to the formulation of major policies and plans within the Government
  • Environmental impact of policies, strategies and planning proposals minimised
  • Sustainability incorporated in decision-making process
Develop and implement environmental improvement programmes
  • Direct improvements in:
 
  • Air quality
  • Noise mitigation
  • Water quality
  • Waste management
Plan and provide waste management facilities
  • Waste handled and disposed of in an environmentally responsible manner
Establish regulatory control framework and enforce environmental ordinances
  • Air, water, waste and noise impacts from polluting activities are reduced
Build partnerships and engage stakeholders
  • Better co-operation gained from all sectors in improving the environment
Promote environmental awareness and public participation
  • Increased awareness and support given to preventing and tackling environmental problems
Support research and professionalism in the environmental disciplines
  • Professional contribution to environmental management in Hong Kong enhanced
   
 
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