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The Hong Kong International Airport Environmental Fund was established by the Airport Authority in 2011 to provide funding support for projects, activities and initiatives that promote environmental protection, green living and a sustainable lifestyle in Hong Kong.

Approved Projects

2021/2022Show AllHide All
  • In-To Tung Chung River Project (Phase 2)
    Name of Applicant:
    Green Power Limited
    Brief Description:
    To conserve the biodiversity of Tung Chung River catchment through on-going ecological baseline research and regular monitoring; and to engage local community and various government departments in the conservation and development of the future Tung Chung New Town Extension.
    Duration:
    April 2021 – September 2022
    Approved Amount(HKD):
    $676,660
    Status:
    Proceeding
2019/2020Show AllHide All
2018/2019Show AllHide All
  • In-To Tung Chung River Project
    Name of Applicant:
    Green Power Limited
    Brief Description:
    To conserve the biodiversity of Tung Chung River catchment through regular water quality and ecological monitoring, and public engagement programmes.
    Duration:
    March 2018 – March 2021
    Approved Amount(HKD):
    $4,220,862
    Status:
    Completed
2017/2018Show AllHide All
  • HKIA x Food Angel – Hong Kong Food Recovery Programme
    Name of Applicant:
    Bo Charity Foundation Limited
    Brief Description:
    To invite more catering and restaurant outlets at HKIA to join the Food Rescue & Assistant Programme and sustain a community kitchen in Tung Chung to provide food packs and hot meals to the needy in the community.
    Duration:
    June 2017 – June 2018
    Approved Amount(HKD):
    $1,171,900
    Status:
    Completed
2016/2017Show AllHide All
  • HKIA x Food Angel – Hong Kong Food Rescue Programme
    Name of Applicant:
    Bo Charity Foundation Limited
    Brief Description:
    The programme aims at rescuing surplus food from catering and restaurant outlets located at and in the proximity of Hong Kong International Airport and Lantau Island. The surplus food will be turned into meals for donation to the underprivileged communities. Food Angel will upgrade the community kitchen in Tung Chung to provide food packs and hot meals to the needy in Tung Chung.
    Duration:
    June 2016 – June 2017
    Approved Amount(HKD):
    $1,550,300
    Status:
    Completed
2015/2016Show AllHide All
  • Chinese White Dolphin Conservation Research Framework
    Name of Applicant:
    Ocean Park Conservation Foundation, Hong Kong
    Brief Description:
    The project aims to develop a science-based Chinese White Dolphin (CWD) Conservation Research Plan for the Pearl River Estuary (PRE) CWD population and identify future research needs. A steering committee will be set up to monitor and review the conservation plan.
    Duration:
    January to December 2016
    Approved Amount(HKD):
    $3,896,680
    Status:
    Completed
  • Transforming food waste at Hong Kong International Airport into value-added chemicals
    Name of Applicant:
    The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
    Brief Description:
    This project aims to develop innovative technologies for recycling and valorizing food waste collected in Hong Kong International Airport. Within the framework of food waste dewatering, the dewatered solids will be transformed into value-added marketable chemicals by physicochemical conversion processes. The scientific findings produced by this project will promote circular economy and sustainability for the society.
    Duration:
    August 2015 – July 2017
    Approved Amount(HKD):
    $1,574,350
    Status:
    Completed
  • Monitoring of terrestrial non-native insect species in Hong Kong
    Name of Applicant:
    School of Biological Sciences, The University of Hong Kong
    Brief Description:
    Monitor native and exotic communities of ants and moths at Hong Kong International Airport and the surrounding habitats. Develop awareness on the ecological impacts of invasive species and prevent their establishment and habitat expansion through the development of web-based tools for professionals and the general public.
    Duration:
    June 2015 – July 2017
    Approved Amount(HKD):
    $790,305
    Status:
    Completed
  • Nature Works Hong Kong 2015
    Name of Applicant:
    The Nature Conservancy
    Brief Description:
    The Nature Works Hong Kong Environmental Innovation and Leadership Program 2015 offers students studying form 3 and above the opportunity to transform their passion for the environment into actual community projects with tangible impact.
    Duration:
    January 2015 – December 2015
    Approved Amount(HKD):
    $757,384
    Status:
    Completed
2014/2015Show AllHide All
  • Food Angel Food Rescue & Assistance Programme - Central Food Collection Room
    Name of Applicant:
    Bo Charity Foundation Limited
    Brief Description:
    To further promote Food Angel’s Food Rescue & Assistance Program, a central storage room was set up at HKIA to collect surplus food from catering outlets at the airport.
    Duration:
    May 2014 - May 2016
    Approved Amount(HKD):
    $375,650
    Status:
    Completed
  • Lantau Seagrass Watch
    Name of Applicant:
    Eco-Education & Resources Centre
    Brief Description:
    To review the distribution and assess the potential sites and habitats of seagrass in North Lantau.
    Duration:
    October 2014 - September 2015
    Approved Amount(HKD):
    $145,060
    Status:
    Completed
2013/2014Show AllHide All
  • Transportation Economics and Intervention Options for Improved Monitoring and Control of the Trade in Live Reef Food Fish
    Name of Applicant:
    ADM Capital Foundation
    Brief Description:
    To gather new empirical data on Live Reef Food Fish Trade (LRFFT) and explore ways for improving the management and monitoring of the LRFFT.
    Duration:
    November 2013 – October 2014
    Approved Amount(HKD):
    $320,000
    Status:
    Completed
  • Food Angel – Food Rescue & Assistance Programme
    Name of Applicant:
    Bo Charity Foundation Limited
    Brief Description:
    To rescue surplus food from catering and restaurant outlets located at and in the proximity of Hong Kong International Airport and turn this otherwise wasted food into meals to serve to underprivileged communities.
    Duration:
    July 2013 - May 2016
    Approved Amount(HKD):
    $1,686,222
    Status:
    Completed
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  • ClimateWatch Community Engagement Programme
    Name of Applicant:
    Earthwatch Institute
    Brief Description:
    To engage the community in observing and recording seasonal changes of plants through smartphones for ClimateWatch, a citizen science program initiated by Earthwatch to predict and understand the impacts of climate change.
    Duration:
    April 2013 - April 2014
    Approved Amount(HKD):
    $288,640
    Status:
    Completed
    More Details
2012/2013Show AllHide All
  • Hong Kong Kids Ocean Week
    Name of Applicant:
    Ocean Recovery Alliance
    Brief Description:
    To promote awareness of the effects of plastic on marine and coastal ecosystems by engaging schools and the community in a number of activities.
    Duration:
    5 - 14 November 2012
    Approved Amount(HKD):
    $250,000
    Status:
    Completed
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  • Micro Carbon Operation
    Name of Applicant:
    The Climate Group
    Brief Description:
    To catalyze the development of a low carbon community to combat climate change through enrichment of climate change knowledge and collective efforts among the public.
    Duration:
    July 2012 - September 2013
    Approved Amount(HKD):
    $925,000
    Status:
    Completed
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  • Finding Pipefish in Hong Kong 2012
    Name of Applicant:
    Eco-Education & Resources Centre
    Brief Description:
    To investigate the distribution and habitat preference of Pipefish through underwater surveys and fish larval (ichthyoplankton) sampling in Lantau water.
    Duration:
    April 2012 - September 2013
    Approved Amount(HKD):
    $150,740
    Status:
    Completed
    More Details
2011/2012Show AllHide All
  • Finding Pipefish (Sea Dragon) in Hong Kong
    Name of Applicant:
    Eco-Education & Resources Centre
    Brief Description:
    To understand the distribution, population size, body size and habitat preference of local Pipefish (Sea Dragon) through underwater pipefish surveys at north western water of Hong Kong.
    Duration:
    September 2011 - April 2012
    Approved Amount(HKD):
    $50,000
    Status:
    Completed