The Environmental Protection Department (EPD) of the Government of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region is responsible for developing policies covering environmental protection, nature conservation; enforcing environmental legislation; monitoring environmental quality; providing collection, transfer, treatment and disposal facilities for many types of waste; advising on the environmental implications of town planning and new policies; handling pollution complaints and incidents; and raising awareness and support in the community for environmental initiatives.

Sub-regions covered:
• Southeast Asia

Countries covered:
• China

Website(s):
http://www.epd.gov.hk/epd/

Priority Topics:
* Review of the air quality objectives and development of a long term air quality management strategy
* Cooperation with Guangdong Province in Mainland China on regional air quality management issues