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Panda Watch: how can Hong Kong cash in on panda economy as cubs reach milestone?

Park will mark cubs’ milestone with series of celebrations on Saturday, while father Le Le will make his first public appearance in months.

Chinese wildlife authorities search for Siberian tiger after it bites villager

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Nepal trekking – without the crowds but with community spirit

An alternative to Nepal’s Poon Hill, Mohare Danda has comparable Himalayan views, a fraction of the crowds, and benefits local women and families

Sunrise views from the 3,300-metre-high Mohare Danda viewpoint. Photo: Chan Kit Yeng

New Zealand eyes tourist fees for iconic sites amid sustainability pressures

Various pricing options under consideration as the stress on facilities become expensive for the Conservation Department and local councils to bear.

‘Life is easier’: calm returns to chaotic Thai city battling monkey menace

Hundreds of macaques that wreaked havoc and scared residents have been sterilised and put in cages, restoring peace and improving business.

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Opinion | China’s marine conservation efforts prioritise symbolism over substance

Beijing’s maritime policy underscores the global tension between environmental goals and the pursuit of natural resources.

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Short-finned pilot whales swim in waters off China’s Hainan province, on July 6. Photo: Xinhua

Opinion | How feng shui can inspire China’s quest for environmental justice

China’s efforts to mitigate climate change and protect nature reveal a modern commitment to principles embodied by an ancient discipline.

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Legal challenge against planned Hong Kong tech hub could be put on hold

Judicial review applicant says he has not received final decision from Legal Aid Department on whether cost of action will be covered.

Opinion | How Hong Kong can set a bold example on biodiversity protection

A nature-inclusive Hong Kong would attract talent and investment. The city’s government must mainstream biodiversity across sectors.

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Chinese silver grass at Lantau Island’ Sunset Peak on November 1, 2023. Photo: Dickson Lee

Traces of rare butterfly species found in Hong Kong for first time in 13 years

Butterfly surveyor finds eggs of club beak at Lui Kung Tin in Yuen Long district.

Eggs of the club beak butterfly were found at Lui Kung Tin in late August. Photo: Hydrogen Pun

Opinion | Move over GDP, it’s time to measure gross ecosystem product

We need new metrics that recognise the full value of biodiversity and the ecosystem, and new financial tools that reward conservation.

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Opinion | How to save the world’s rainforests and animals – and not break the bank

It is time for rich countries and philanthropists to directly fund national parks and indigenous territories before we lose them for good.

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Should Hong Kong’s geopark introduce a visitor quota after dinosaur fossil find?

Port Island closed off for geological investigation after rare find, but geopark currently has no limits on individual visitor traffic.

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Port Island already has a following among tourists for its picturesque red rocks. Photo: Handout

Letters | ‘Conservation’ projects to drive human traffic? Only in Hong Kong

Readers discuss government proposals to ‘conserve’ South Lantau, monkey deaths at a Hong Kong zoo, and the growing numbers of men and women on the shelf.

A view of Silvermine Bay in Mui Wo in 2009. The government proposes building a long tunnel across Lantau, from north to south, with the tunnel entrance at Silvermine Bay Beach in Mui Wo. Photo: SCMP Pictures

Outside In | Nature needs saving but where will the West find the money?

However leaders feel about biodiversity and global warming, there is almost no money where their mouths are.

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Climate change could erase Nepal’s snow leopards in three decades, study warns

With temperatures rising and habitats shrinking, Nepal’s big cats face an uncertain future, according to new research.

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Capture of Malayan tiger blamed for 2 deaths highlights conservation dilemma

A total of four fatal tiger encounters were recorded in Malaysia last year, with all the incidents happening in Kelantan state.

A Malayan Tiger. Photo: WWF-Malaysia

UN chief seeks ‘significant’ funding at biodiversity summit to save nature

Environmental delegates are gathering in Colombia for the two-week United Nations Biodiversity Conference, or Cop16.

Opinion | Where Hong Kong leader’s policy address fell short

From housing, SMEs and the elderly to the environment and Hong Kong’s reputation, more hard-hitting reforms and targeted policies are required.

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Panda Watch: Hong Kong cubs starting to develop their own distinctive features

Ocean Park says ‘Elder Sister’ has little black bumps on her shoulder while ‘Little Brother’ does not.

Elder Sister (left) and Little Brother. Photo: Ocean Park

US woman flees after home is invaded by up to 100 raccoons

The woman says she started feeding a family of the animals decades ago, but their numbers suddenly ballooned and they became aggressive.

Footage provided by the Kitsap County Sheriff’s Office shows a large group of raccoons on a woman’s property in Poulsbo, Washington. Photo: Kitsap County Sheriff’s Office via AP

‘Serious crisis’: Thailand scrambles to save elephants from drowning in floods

Authorities rescued 117 elephants, while at least one had already drowned and 30 more missing.

Letters | Reshape how Hong Kong preserves historic buildings

Readers discuss the conservation of a historic block at Tai Kwun, crowd control measures during festivals, and the significance of the arrival of two new pandas.

142 years of coal power ends in UK as last coal-fired plant closes

Britain is the first G7 nation to phase out the fossil fuel, part of efforts to generate all energy from renewable sources by 2030.

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Ratcliffe-on-Soar power station in Nottingham, England, the last in the UK to use coal, is closing. Photo: AP

How The Datai Langkawi delivers on its promise to put nature first

Looking for a high-end resort that prioritises sustainability, where you share your balcony with langurs and macaques? Give The Datai in Malaysia a try

The Datai Langkawi is a five-star resort where animals are as welcome as the guests – just be ready to share your villa with the odd monkey or bat. Photo: Datai Langkawi

Christmas gifts: giant pandas An An and Ke Ke to meet Hongkongers in December

Bears get official welcome at ceremony attended by Chief Secretary Eric Chan and tourism minister Kevin Yeung at the airport.

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‘Sichuan-flavoured’ food to help incoming pandas adjust to new Hong Kong home

Pandas will be met by city’s No 2 official in a welcoming ceremony at Hong Kong airport.

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Articles and features on conservation, including environment, habitat loss, farming, pollution, green living, sustainability and how to follow an eco-friendly lifestyle.
last updated:
9 September, 2024
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