Introduction to Hong Kong 6.98 million people 1104 km2 Asian Financial Centre subtropical climate Geography  on the southeastern part of China Geography.

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Introduction to Hong Kong 6.98 million people 1104 km2 Asian Financial Centre subtropical climate Geography  on the southeastern part of China Geography  on the southeastern part of China Ecological Footprint  4.4 global hectares per capita in 2005  twice that of the rest of China  comparable to that of other Asian urban centers Ecological Footprint  4.4 global hectares per capita in 2005  twice that of the rest of China  comparable to that of other Asian urban centers The University of Hong 2009

Annual Mean Temperature Comparison of Trends in Annual Mean Temperature Annual Mean Sea Level The University of Hong 2009

Major Programs to Combat Climate Change Based on 2005, reduce energy intensity for at least 25% by 2030 The University of Hong 2009 Target Transport Building operation Power Generation Energy Efficiency Project Energy-cum- carbon Audit Projects

The University of Hong 2009 Legislation & Education Green Technology Sustainable Economy 變 變 CHANGE