To stay competitive, Hong Kong must embrace nature-based solutions

South China Morning PostCenter-RightEN 2 min read 100% complete by Kitty Tam,Calvin AuMarch 15, 2026 at 02:30 AM

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Hong Kong has launched new "Nature-based Solutions Design Guidelines" to integrate nature into urban development. Unveiled at Long Valley Nature Park, the guidelines aim to balance urban expansion with ecological conservation. Developed by the Civil Engineering and Development Department and Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department, the guidelines adapt the IUCN’s global framework to Hong Kong's dense environment. They focus on enhancing biodiversity, promoting harmony between people and nature, and strengthening climate resilience. The guidelines also introduce an evaluation framework to measure natural capital and ensure measurable outcomes. The initiative aims to position Hong Kong as a leader in nature-based urban development, enhancing its competitiveness by easing tensions between development and natural habitats.

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East Coast Park 40% Fortress Hill 40% Northern Metropolis 50% Charles Karangwa 60% Long Valley Nature Park 60% International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) ×270% Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department 70% Civil Engineering and Development Department 70% Hong Kong Nature-based Solutions Design Guidelines ×380% Hong Kong ×790%

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Hong Kong

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