From:    mweldon at civic-exchange.org

Hong Kong-based public policy think tank Civic Exchange has released a new report -
Green Harbours: Hong Kong and Shenzhen - Reducing Marine & Port-Related Emissions

This report, which was based on extensive consultation with stakeholders from both government and the private sector, highlights the fact that many private sector port operators and ship-owners have already taken voluntary measures to improve environmental performance, and are willing to do more. However, there is a need for the Government to create a level playing field for all, so that slow implementers do not reap competitive advantage from non-action. The report also outlines case studies of best practice from European and US ports and proposes a framework for the Governments of Hong Kong and Shenzhen to take the lead in setting strategies for emissions reductions.

A full copy of the report can be downloaded from the Civic Exchange website:
 http://www.civic-exchange.org/eng/upload…

A copy of the presentation can also be found on the website at :
 http://www.civic-exchange.org/eng/upload…

Related reports

Marine Emission Reduction Options for Hong Kong and the Pearl River Delta Region
 http://www.civic-exchange.org/eng/upload…

A Price too High: Health Impacts of Air Pollution in South China
 http://www.civic-exchange.org/eng/upload…

Lessons for Hong Kong: Air Quality Management in London and Los Angeles
 http://www.civic-exchange.org/eng/upload…

Apologies for cross posting

Civic Exchange is a non-profit public policy think tank based in Hong Kong that helps to improve policy and decision-making through research and analysis. If you would like or further information on Civic Exchange’s ongoing and planned research programmes, please do not hesitate to contact our new Environmental Programme Manger Mike Kilburn ( mkilburn at civic-exchange.org) or visit our website at www.civic-exchange.org.