Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan

Hong Kong's Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan (BSAP), launched in 2016, aims to protect the region's ecological resources and promote sustainable development through collaborative efforts across all community sectors. The BSAP's initial phase focused on achieving specific biodiversity targets. The plan is newsworthy now as Hong Kong faces increasing environmental challenges, exemplified by a recent oil spill near Lantau Island. Greenpeace reported petroleum concentrations in a protected wetland were 40 times higher than normal, threatening local ecology. This incident highlights the urgent need for effective biodiversity protection measures and underscores the BSAP's continued relevance in addressing environmental threats and ensuring a harmonious balance between people and nature in Hong Kong.