The United Nations designated June 5 as World Environment Day in 1972, aiming to raise public awareness of environmental protection and calling on government worldwide to address environmental problems. Since 2018, authorities including the Ministry of Ecology and Environment (MEE) and the Central Office of Spiritual Civilization Construction have joined local governments regularly to organise the National Event on the Environment Day.
The National Event on the Environment Day 2026 will be jointly organised by Guangdong, Hong Kong, and Macao in Guangzhou on June 5, 2026. Under the theme "Comprehensive Green Transition and Jointly Build a Beautiful China", a nationwide "Beautiful China” Promotion Week will be launched. Through various promotional activities, the event aims to showcase the outstanding achievements of ecological and environmental protection in the new era, cultivate and promote ecological culture, and mobilize the entire society to become active communicators and exemplary practitioners of ecological civilization concepts.
Closely aligned with the national "15th Five-Year Plan", we will firmly establish and practice the philosophy that "Lucid Waters and Lush Mountains Are Invaluable Assets." In support of the national "Dual Carbon" goals, we will lead all sectors of society to jointly promote carbon reduction, pollution control, green expansion, and economic growth, thereby strengthening the momentum for green development. We sincerely invite all sectors to take action, integrate environmental protection into daily habits, and gather immense strength to achieve the construction goals for a "Beautiful China" during the 15th Five-Year Plan period.
The National Event on the Environment Day 2026 will be held at the Guangzhou Baiyun International Convention Center. Representatives from the People's Government of Guangdong Province, the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, and the Government of the Macao Special Administrative Region will attend. During the event, officials from the Ministry of Ecology and Environment will conduct the flag handover ceremony and announce this year’s Special Invited Observers for Ecological Environment.
Beautiful China Publicity Week (Hong Kong): Beautiful Hong Kong Green Fest
To celebrate The Environment Day (June 5th) and the 40th Anniversary of the Environmental Protection Department (EPD), the EPD is launching a one-week publicity campaign, the "Beautiful Hong Kong Green Fest”, in Hong Kong from June 1 to June 7, 2026. This campaign aims to enhance public environmental awareness through four key pillars, “Beautiful Hong Kong”, “Public Participation”, “Waste Reduction and Recycling” and “Green Technology”. Details of the activities are as follows:
1. Beautiful Hong Kong
- The Environment Day – “Beautiful Hong Kong” School Activities
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- kNOw Carbon House – Visit and Green Workshops
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- Free Admission to Green Facilities and Guided Tours
Hong Kong’s Mirs Bay has been selected as an “Outstanding Example of Beautiful Bays" in the fourth batch of national “Beautiful Bays”, highlighting the efforts of the HKSAR Government in marine ecological environment protection. To share the joy, the EPD is organizing dedicated eco-tours to invite the public to participate in order to promote the beautiful scenery of Hong Kong. Here are the details: |
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- Free Admission to Green Facilities and Guided Tours
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- Broadcasting the “Beautiful Hong Kong” Documentary Series
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2. Waste Reduction and Recycling
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3. Public Participation
- Joint coastal clean-up activity across Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macao
The EPD will organize a joint coastal clean-up activity on June 6, collaborating with the Department of Ecology and Environment of Guangdong Province (GDDEE) to synchronize the timing and theme of the event across the three regions. The EPD will coordinate and mobilize organizations and schools under the "Clean Shorelines" campaign, as well as the department's volunteer teams, to participate in the coastal clean-up activity. In addition, various corporations, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), and institutions will host coastal clean-up activities throughout June, enabling the public to experience the severity of environmental pollution, thereby promoting the concepts of waste reduction at source and marine conservation. |
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- Mobilizing Various Sectors of the Community to Host Environmental- Activities
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- Country Park and Geopark Clean-up Activities
In collaboration with the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department (AFCD), the EPD will invite interested groups and the public to conduct clean-up activities in country park and the geopark, encouraging public participation in keeping our country parks clean. |
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4. Green Technology
- Showcase of Green Technology
To deepen public understanding of how the Government utilizes innovative technology to enhance the efficiency of environmental work, the EPD will showcase cutting-edge environmental governance technology products at "GREEN@COMMUNITY" Recycling Stations. Members of the public can experience the practical applications of technology in the field of environmental protection. Here are the details:
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Enquiries
For enquiries, please call 2838 3111 or email enquiry@epd.gov.hk。
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