There have been rare torrential rains in Zhengzhou, Henan Province and flooding in many places. As of today (22nd), at least 33 people have died and 8 people are missing.
The Chief Executive Carrie Lam posted a message on Facebook today to express deep condolences to the people of Henan Province.
She cited experts from various places to point out that global climate change has caused extreme weather to become more frequent. She believes that it is imperative for the world to work together to tackle climate change. At the same time, she also called on Hong Kong people to support and cooperate with Hong Kong to achieve a low-carbon transition.
Carrie Lam.
(Photo by Zhang Haowei)
Lin Zheng expressed that he believes that with the full assistance of the central and provincial and municipal governments, the affected residents can be properly taken care of.
She mentioned that experts from various places have repeatedly pointed out that global climate change has caused extreme weather to become more frequent. They believe that all countries in the world cannot be left alone. In addition to heavy rains in Henan, Europe and North America have also been hit by floods and heat waves recently. Change is already urgent.
(Carrie Lam Facebook/China News Service)
Lam Cheng: To achieve a low-carbon transition, we must get the support of the general public
Lam Cheng stated that during his tenure as Chief Secretary for Administration, he had been responsible for coordinating various government departments' response to climate change. In the "Policy Address" last November, he also proposed to achieve "carbon neutrality" by 2050, and he will be more aggressive in this regard. Research various feasible carbon reduction methods.
She mentioned that since electricity supply accounts for a large share of Hong Kong’s carbon emissions, she has personally met with two power companies and held the “Climate Change and Carbon Neutrality Steering Committee Meeting across Policy Bureaus and Departments for the first time today. "To formulate a blueprint for carbon reduction.
In his article, Lam Cheng also called for the support and cooperation of the general public to achieve a low-carbon transition, hoping that the general public will work together for the planet and for the next generation to achieve "carbon neutrality" in Hong Kong as scheduled and even earlier.
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The Henan Zhengzhou Flood Workers’ Federation urgently allocated 300,000 yuan for disaster relief, and the Democratic Alliance for the Betterment of China initiated fundraising. Henan Heavy Rain Bauhinia Party raised funds to purchase disaster relief supplies. A team to assist Hong Kong people in the disaster-stricken area in Henan due to heavy rains. At least 25 people died.
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