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When Stone Whispers
2025-05-28
Hong Kong is home to a one-of-a-kind urban geopark that showcases volcanic activity from around 140 million years ago, within the bustling metropolis. This unique landscape was recognised in 2023 by the International Union of Geological Sciences as one of the world’s First 100 IUGS Geological Heritage Sites, standing alongside renowned landmarks like the Grand Canyon in the United States and Pamukkale in Türkiye.
At the High Island Reservoir in Sai Kung East Country Park, visitors can spot unique brownish-yellow hexagonal rock columns, which extend across areas like High Island, Kau Sai Chau, Tiu Chung Chau, the Ung Kong Islands, and the Ninepin Group, covering 100 square kilometres of land and sea. Recognised as a UNESCO Global Geopark in 2015, the area also features 400-million-year-old sedimentary rock layers in northeastern Hong Kong, such as Bride’s Pool, Wu Kau Tang, and Luk Keng. This rich geological heritage, combined with diverse ecosystems like mangroves, feng shui woods, and coral reefs, as well as cultural landmarks like Hakka walled villages, fishing villages, and temples, forms a rare and exceptional natural and cultural landscape unique to Hong Kong.
However, according to last year’s Audit Commission report, some geoparks suffer from inadequate facilities, with issues such as visitors damaging rock formations and capturing marine species. The report also highlighted a lack of proper public transport infrastructure, which has resulted in fewer visitors than expected, making it difficult to fully promote green tourism.
At the High Island Reservoir in Sai Kung East Country Park, visitors can spot unique brownish-yellow hexagonal rock columns, which extend across areas like High Island, Kau Sai Chau, Tiu Chung Chau, the Ung Kong Islands, and the Ninepin Group, covering 100 square kilometres of land and sea. Recognised as a UNESCO Global Geopark in 2015, the area also features 400-million-year-old sedimentary rock layers in northeastern Hong Kong, such as Bride’s Pool, Wu Kau Tang, and Luk Keng. This rich geological heritage, combined with diverse ecosystems like mangroves, feng shui woods, and coral reefs, as well as cultural landmarks like Hakka walled villages, fishing villages, and temples, forms a rare and exceptional natural and cultural landscape unique to Hong Kong.
However, according to last year’s Audit Commission report, some geoparks suffer from inadequate facilities, with issues such as visitors damaging rock formations and capturing marine species. The report also highlighted a lack of proper public transport infrastructure, which has resulted in fewer visitors than expected, making it difficult to fully promote green tourism.
Human civilization has made great strides, with technology evolving at an extraordinary pace. Yet, all of these accomplishments rest on the finite resources of our shared planet. As we shape a better future, we must also consider the legacy we leave behind for the generations that will follow.
Sustainability is a shared global commitment, encompassing three key dimensions: environmental, social, and economic. According to the United Nations, sustainable development is defined as "Development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs." In 2015, the United Nations introduced the "2030 Sustainable Development Goals" (SDGs), a framework of 17 core objectives, further broken down into 169 specific targets and 230 measurable indicators, designed to guide collective global efforts toward a sustainable future.
In response to the shared global mission of protecting the planet, Hong Kong established the Council for Sustainable Development over two decades ago to promote sustainability. In recent years, the government has introduced policies across various sectors aimed at advancing sustainable development—transforming waste into energy, promoting the value of conserving Earth's resources, and fostering the creation of green communities.
Presented as a ten-part documentary series, each episode focuses on a specific sustainability issue, exploring how aspects of daily life—such as clothing, food, housing, and transportation—are impacted. The series examines how government policies drive sustainable development and how citizens can embrace green living, contributing their small yet meaningful efforts toward a sustainable future. Together, we can create a better life today while protecting the Earth for tomorrow.
Sustainability is a shared global commitment, encompassing three key dimensions: environmental, social, and economic. According to the United Nations, sustainable development is defined as "Development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs." In 2015, the United Nations introduced the "2030 Sustainable Development Goals" (SDGs), a framework of 17 core objectives, further broken down into 169 specific targets and 230 measurable indicators, designed to guide collective global efforts toward a sustainable future.
In response to the shared global mission of protecting the planet, Hong Kong established the Council for Sustainable Development over two decades ago to promote sustainability. In recent years, the government has introduced policies across various sectors aimed at advancing sustainable development—transforming waste into energy, promoting the value of conserving Earth's resources, and fostering the creation of green communities.
Presented as a ten-part documentary series, each episode focuses on a specific sustainability issue, exploring how aspects of daily life—such as clothing, food, housing, and transportation—are impacted. The series examines how government policies drive sustainable development and how citizens can embrace green living, contributing their small yet meaningful efforts toward a sustainable future. Together, we can create a better life today while protecting the Earth for tomorrow.
