On front line of climate change, Hong Kong must take bold steps now

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In the article, Prof. Horton reflecting on his first four months in Hong Kong and shares his observations of extreme weather events — including historic rainstorms, typhoons, and heatwaves — as clear indicators of a rapidly changing climate.

In the article, he outlines seven priority areas for bold climate action, ranging from accelerating renewable energy adoption and transforming urban mobility to enhancing governance and investing in climate technologies. While acknowledging the Hong Kong government’s progress toward carbon neutrality, he emphasizes the need for deeper, more coordinated efforts.