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EXHIBITION PREVIEW

Eco Expo Asia 2016 adopts new theme:

Green Solutions for a Changing Climate

Government-backed measures and subsidies boost green development in Asia

The 11th edition of Eco Expo Asia will run from 26 The fair will again feature the “Theme Day”
29 October 2016 at Hong Kongs AsiaWorld-Expo. concept in which each day will be complemented
Organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development by corresponding business events, conferences and
Council and Messe Frankfurt (HK) Ltd, and co- workshops of a specific topic. The concept aims to
organised by the Environment Bureau of the highlight related products and solutions to facilitate
Government of Hong Kong Special Administrative effective sourcing. The themes to be covered this year
Region, the expo is a gateway to the growing green include:
market in Asia. It is widely recognised by the Hong • 26 Oct: Global Innovations for Climate Change
Kong, the Chinese mainland and various international • 27 Oct: Waste Management
government bodies as well as trade associations. The • 28 Oct: Sustainable Energies and Buildings
2015 edition attracted 12,385 trade visitors from • 29 Oct: Green Living
97 countries and regions, and the 2016 edition is
expecting more than 320 exhibitors from around the Companies showcasing their latest climate
world. management solutions at this years expo include
In response to the notable Paris Agreement adopted DELABIE and Environnement S.A from France, FSE
in 2015, this years expo will open with the new Environmental Technologies Group Limited, REC
theme “Green Solutions for a Changing Climate”. The Green Technologies, Robin Energy and The China
fair will provide green solutions to governments and Engineers from Hong Kong as well as SK Kaken from
the industry to help them achieve their sustainability Japan, while ALBA Integrated Waste Solutions from
goals. Germany, Baguio from Hong Kong, Donasonic from
Mr Wong Kam-sing, Secretary for the Environment the UK and Envac from Sweden will demonstrate
of the HKSAR Government, reinforced Hong Kong’s their expertise in waste management. In addition,
determination to become a low-carbon city as well as the fair also marks the debut of the Finland Pavilion
highlighted green goals shared between the expo and and the return of the Switzerland Pavilion. The
the government earlier at a networking luncheon. He Canada Pavilion, led by Government of Ontario and
said: We see Eco Expo Asia as an effective platform Consulate General of Canada in Hong Kong, will
for Hong Kong, the Chinese mainland and other again gather a group of green-tech companies to
regions to cooperate and work towards achieving unveil their innovations at the 2016 edition.
the common goal of promoting environmental A regular exhibitor, China Energy Conservation
protection.” and Environmental Protection (Hong Kong)

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