Hong Kong Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan 2035: Building a Beautiful Hong Kong Where People and Nature Thrive in Harmony

The Hong Kong Government has formally launched the Hong Kong Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan (BSAP) 2035, an updated roadmap for conservation and sustainable development. Building on the foundation of the 2016 BSAP, which achieved milestones like banning the ivory trade and expanding protected areas, the new plan aligns with international frameworks like the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework. Its core mission is to guide all societal sectors in advancing nature conservation alongside economic development, operationalizing the principle that "lucid waters and lush mountains are invaluable assets."

The strategy is structured around four key areas: Nature Conservation, Mainstreaming, Capacity Building, and Collaborative Partnering. It outlines 10 overall targets to be met by 2035, supported by 30 priority actions and 81 specific projects. Technologically, the plan emphasizes applying new tools like drones and artificial intelligence to improve ecological monitoring capabilities. Other concrete actions include strengthening protection for high-value sites outside formal parks, establishing a wetland conservation network featuring the Sam Po Shue Wetland Conservation Park, and integrating Nature-based Solutions (NbS) into urban development. The plan positions Hong Kong to address new environmental challenges while preserving its unique ecological contrast of modern infrastructure alongside rich biodiversity.