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The HKILA announced signature of MoU with WWF-HK and KFBG to jointly promote Nature-based Solutions
Advocating Nature-based Solutions (NbS), promoting wetland conservation and native biodiversity
The HKILA and WWF-Hong Kong will work together to promote wetland conservation, local biodiversity and nature conservation in Hong Kong and nearby regions, forging advocacy for Nature-based Solutions (NbS) to create a liveable, nature-positive city for future generations. Under this MoU, HKILA and WWF-Hong Kong agree to collaborate on the following:
- Jointly review and propose to the Government strategies and recommendations regarding climate change and biodiversity for future development of Hong Kong. This initiative will target various upcoming developments and the proposed Wetland Conservation Parks System (WCPS) in the Northern Metropolis.
- Join forces in advocacy to enhance habitat connectivity, flood resilience and diverse landscape typologies.
- Leveraging the expertise and strengths of both parties to integrate Nature-based Solutions (NbS) into urban planning frameworks and establish local standards, ultimately enhancing biodiversity to create more liveable, nature-positive and climate-resilient communities.
Prioritising local biodiversity, conservation and ecological restoration
The collaboration between the HKILA and KFBG aims to foster a biodiverse and nature-positive city, promote the conservation and use of native species for ecological restoration, and enhance ecological integrity and sustainability in urban and natural landscapes. The parties have agreed to collaborate under this MoU on the followings:
- Share best practices and resources to ensure our urban landscapes contribute positively to local biodiversity, aligning with national policy and Hong Kong’s commitments for its biodiversity strategy and action plan.
- Conduct joint assessments to forecast market demand and supply for native species through community surveys and workshops, identifying suitable commercial nurseries and/or exploring potential establishment of a nursery dedicated to native plants to ensure a reliable and sustainable supply.
- Exchange joint communication strategies on a regular basis to raise awareness of biodiverse and nature-positive development in Hong Kong, as well as foster society’s understanding and recognition on the roles of ecologists and landscape architects in promoting sustainability and ecological health.
- Jointly establish a framework and standard to certify, monitor and evaluate ecological performance of development and restoration projects in order to facilitate members of both organisations to assess the effectiveness of biodiversity and nature-based solutions.
Mr. Paul Chan, President of the Hong Kong Institute of Landscape Architects, said, "We are honoured to partner with WWF-Hong Kong and the KFBG, two organisations with outstanding achievements in nature conservation. The MoUs reflect our shared vision to promote biodiversity and sustainability. Through professional collaboration, resource sharing, and public engagement, we hope to create a more climate-resilient and eco-friendly urban environment for future generations.”
Nicole Wong, Chief Executive Officer of the WWF – Hong Kong, said, “Today marks a significant milestone in our joint commitment to safeguarding Hong Kong's natural environment. By partnering with the Hong Kong Institute of Landscape Architects, we are taking vital steps towards enhancing local biodiversity, and to promote NbS in shaping a green and sustainable city. Together, we shall explore opportunities that not only benefit our environment but also enrich the lives of our communities.”
Mr. Wander Meijer at Kadoorie Farm and Botanic Gardens, said, “One of the best ways of restoring nature and enhancing biodiversity is to plant and nurture trees – not just any tree, but as many different native species of tree as possible within a certain area. In this manner, we are shifting the paradigm from ‘planting any tree at minimal cost’ to planting trees for maximum positive ecological impact, moving from quantity to quality. KFBG has been doing exactly this for the past 25 years, bringing back biodiversity and enhancing climate change resilience by revitalising degraded hillsides in Hong Kong. This MOU with the HKILA will further offer the opportunity to expand these efforts to enhance biodiversity.”
The MoU signing ceremony was witnessed by the Hon. Tony Tse Wai-Chuen, BBS, JP, LegCo Member for the Architectural, Surveying, Planning and Landscape Functional Constituency, Mr. Ho Wai-chi, Board Member of the Kadoorie Farm and Botanic Garden, and Mr. Chris Tidswell, President of the International Federation of Landscape Architects Asia Pacific Region (IFLA APR).
Two-day Discussion on “Nature-based Solutions (NbS) in Action” at the “International Climate and Biodiversity Conference”
Co-organised by the HKILA and the IFLA APR, the “International Climate and Biodiversity Conference: Nature-based Solutions (NbS) in Action” is held at Hopewell Hotel. The two-day conference aims to exemplify the unique role of landscape architects under the challenges of climate change and biodiversity loss and to foster cross boundary and cross sector collaborations among architects, policymakers, government agencies, academia, conservationists and the business community to build a resilient, adaptable and sustainable environment.
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From left to right: Hon. Tony Tse Wai-Chuen, BBS, JP, LegCo Member for the Architectural, Surveying, Planning and Landscape Functional Constituency; Ms. Nicole Wong, CEO of World Wide Fund for Nature Hong Kong (WWF-Hong Kong); Hon. Bernadette Linn, JP, Secretary for Development of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region; Mr. Paul Chan, President of Hong Kong Institute of Landscape Architects (HKILA); Dr. Stephan Gale, Head of Flora Conservation of Kadoorie Farm and Botanic Garden (KFBG); Mr. Chris Tidswell, President of International Federation of Landscape Architects Asia Pacific Region (IFLA APR); Mr. Ho Wai-chi, Board Member of the Kadoorie Farm and Botanic Garden (KFBG)