Environmental Protection Department
From ClimateWiki
The Environmental Protection Department (EPD) is a governmental organization of Hong Kong devoted to protecting the environment.
It was created in 1986 to co-ordinate and carry out pollution prevention and control activities.
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EPD's Vision
A Hong Kong...
which enjoys an environment that is both healthy and pleasant;
in which the community places a premium on sustaining such an environment for both themselves and future generations, and pursues sustainable development; and
in which the community enjoys a reliable and safe energy supply at reasonable prices, while improving energy efficiency, promoting energy conservation and minimising the environmental impacts from the production and use of energy.
EPD 's Mission
To contribute towards realising this vision by applying professional knowledge and judgment and drawing on international experience:
to formulate policies and plans on environmental protection, energy, conservation and the promotion of sustainable development;
to provide first-class physical infrastructure for the treatment and disposal of waste and wastewaters;
to raise community awareness of and promote public support for issues related to environmental protection, energy, conservation and sustainable development;
to promote collaborative efforts through regional and international co-operation;
to implement environmental protection and energy related legislation and plans; and
to administer robust environmental impact assessment in the planning of new developments and major projects.
Website
http://www.epd.gov.hk/epd/eindex.html
