Policy Address

Nature Conservation

136. The Government will enact legislation to phase out the local trade in ivory and impose heavier penalties on smuggling and illegal trade of endangered species. We will step up cooperation with the Mainland law enforcement agencies to combat the smuggling of endangered species, including ivory and incense tree.

137. The Government will implement the first Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan for Hong Kong and strengthen conservation of biodiversity by conducting studies, enhancing public awareness, and promoting the mainstreaming of biodiversity issues and values.

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