Shoreline areas are facing hazards caused by extreme weather events. These extreme weather events are influenced and worsen by climate change, leading to stronger winds, more serious storm surge, increased wave overtopping and sea level rise which lead to greater risks in shoreline areas. As a result, the risk of coastal flooding, coastal erosion and damage to shoreline are increasing along the shoreline areas of Hong Kong.
The Government is developing the Shoreline Management Guideline for Coastal Development, which aims to provide guidance for coping with coastal risks arising from climate change and extreme weather events. Strategies and measures are recommended in the Guideline to enable both new and existing developments of coastal defence comprising engineering infrastructure and integrated management approaches to create an enjoyable, safe, resilient and adaptable waterfronts.
This event offered a preview of the Guideline and an opportunity for constructive dialogue with government representatives on Hong Kong’s coastal defence agenda prior to its official release.
Event Details:
Date: 19 December 2025 (Friday)
Time: 4:00p.m. – 5:15p.m. (Registration starts at 3:45p.m.)
Venue: BEC Auditorium, G/F, 77 Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon Tong
Language: English
Programme
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4:00p.m. - 4:05p.m. |
Opening remarks
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4:05p.m. - 4:35p.m. |
Sharing on Shoreline Management Guideline for Coastal Development
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4:35p.m. - 5:05p.m. |
Moderated Q&A with guest speakers by
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