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Liquid Assets IIIA: Dongjiang Overloaded – 2011 Dongjiang Expedition Report (30 May 2012) This publication reports on a field investigation that was undertaken along the Dongjiang River in late 2011, and is the third publication in our water resource management series entitled “Liquid Assets”. The purpose was to investigate the ecological and hydrological impact of agricultural and infrastructure developments, mining and industrial relocation in the Dongjiang Basin, and provide policy recommendations for a more sustainable way forward. [Download full report] |
Liquid Assets IIIB: A photographic report of the 2011 Dongjiang Expedition (30 May 2012) This photographic report is the companion document that captured the Dongjiang River from the source to the river’s mouth. It documents the growing effects of urbanization and industrialization, and highlights the impact of hydropower developments and mining activities on the rapidly degrading health of the Dongjiang. [Download full bilingual report] |
Hong Kong’s Participation in the Carbon Intensity Reduction Activities and Carbon Trading Pilots in the PRD Region (18 May 2012) Hong Kong could play a vital role in the development and deployment of a regional carbon intensity reduction plan, including a regional emissions trading scheme. The paper assesses the plans that are either underway or currently being developed, the potential for cooperation with Shenzhen and Guangdong in achieving low-carbon outcomes. Specific recommendations are outlined. [Download full report] |
CY’s prescription: how will new chief change Hong Kong? (18 May 2012) This report traces the chief executive elections of 2012, and what Hong Kong should expect from CY Leung’s policy plans. Top of his agenda are land supply and housing, as well as immigration, governance, and improving livelihoods, in order to bridge the wide divide between the rich and poor. [Download full report] |
Making a Difference: Civic Exchange’s Annual Report 2011 (May 2012) Civic Exchange is in the thinking business and its mission is to advance solutions and expedite action. The annual report highlights our work and achievements in the past year, from the Fair Winds Charter to the Climate Dialogue/C40 Cities conference, as well as ongoing commitments and collaborative work on air quality, climate change, energy, nature conservation and conflict transformation, research on hydropower developments in China, flooding on the Pearl River Delta, and income equality. [Download annual report] |
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Civic Exchange in CleanBiz Asia 
28 May 2012 – By Su Liu An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure 21 May 2012 – By Anna Beech Running catalyzes community and business sustainability 13 May 2012 – By Mike Kilburn HK’s 3rd runway proposal to go the way of Heathrow’s? 7 May 2012 – By Wilson Lau
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