Climate change fuelling extreme weather is no longer a future we must prepare for. It’s happening now and Hong Kong must pull out all the stops
What we are witnessing isn’t just erratic weather. It’s climate whiplash – and it’s happening right on our doorstep.
What is climate whiplash? It’s the rapid, extreme shift between prolonged drought and intense rainfall. As global temperatures rise, the atmosphere holds more moisture, fuelling both extremes. Dry spells become longer and more severe; when the rain finally comes, it’s often too much, too fast and too destructive.
Hong Kong issues 4th black rainstorm alert in 8 days as heavy rains lash city, flood some areas
Indeed, the latest version of the national plan identifies Hong Kong and other Greater Bay Area cities as a key strategic region for biodiversity conservation and ecological connectivity.
