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Topic: Sustainability and Responsibility · show all topics
The Electrical and Mechanical Services Department (EMSD) of Hong Kong SAR has launched the revamped Hong Kong Energy Efficiency Registration Scheme for Buildings and five operational guidelines covering District Cooling Systems and Centralised Multi-Building…
Regulatory guidance23 October 2026
The governments of Guangdong Province, Hong Kong SAR, and Macao SAR jointly released the 2025 Pearl River Delta regional air quality report, showing long-term drops in major air pollutant concentrations following coordinated emission control…
Rules in force23 October 2026
The Chief Secretary for Administration presented a Government Minute in response to PAC Reports No. 85 and No. 86, detailing measures by the Environmental Protection Department and Transport Department regarding food waste recycling and…
Status unclear23 October 2026
Following a dialogue with the European Commission and the Consumer Protection Cooperation (CPC) network, beverage companies Coca-Cola, Nestlé, and Danone have committed to change recycling claims on their plastic bottles.
Status unclear22 October 2026
The European Parliament and the Council have reached a provisional political agreement on a targeted amendment to strengthen the Market Stability Reserve under the EU Emissions Trading System.
Draft legislation21 October 2026
The European Commission has presented its Vision for fisheries and aquaculture towards 2040, establishing a 15-year roadmap to bolster the environmental and economic viability of the sector.
Regulatory guidance20 October 2026
The European Commission and the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy have launched a new Strategy for the Arctic, establishing a political cooperation framework for like-minded partners.
Regulatory guidance20 October 2026
On 20 October 2026, the European Commission College adopted a Joint Communication titled 'European Northern Neighbourhood: A New Strategy for the Arctic', as announced by High Representative Kallas and Commissioner Síkela in Strasbourg.
Status unclear20 October 2026
The European Commission welcomed a political agreement between the European Parliament and the Council to amend production, labelling, certification, and non-EU trade rules in the organic sector.
Draft legislation20 October 2026
The European Commission and the government of New Caledonia signed a Memorandum of Understanding establishing a strategic partnership on sustainable raw materials value chains.
Status unclear20 October 2026
European Commissioner Roswall delivered an address in Leuven, Belgium, on 19 October 2026 to mark the outcomes of the Structured Dialogue on Water and the signing of a Joint Declaration.
Status unclear19 October 2026
The European Commission has selected 77 European net-zero technology projects to receive €3.4 billion in investment funding.
Status unclear19 October 2026
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