In 2023, the country designated August 15 every year as NED, with a view to promoting society's awareness of ecological civilisation and environmental protection, and implementing the important concept of "lucid waters and lush mountains are invaluable assets". The Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) and non-governmental organisations will launch various special activities and offers from August to September for the public to support and participate in the National Ecology Day (NED) 2026.

Activities and offers include:

• The Hong Kong Wetland Park will offer free admission and guided tours for the public on August 15.

• The Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department (AFCD) will organise a series of ecological activities to promote nature conservation, enabling members of the public to explore local wildlife and learn about Hong Kong's beautiful and unique natural ecology. The activities will include 4 ecological guided tours at Shing Mun Country Park and the Lions Nature Education Centre, a night-time session at Tai Po Kau Nature Reserve to share tips on firefly watching with the public, free public guided tours at Long Valley Nature Park, and a number of guided tours on the exploration of marine ecology. The AFCD will also hold a roving exhibition entitled "Marine Parks 30th Anniversary" at the Hong Kong Maritime Museum.

• The Countryside Conservation Office (CCO) under the Environment and Ecology Bureau (EEB) will hold an NED thematic exhibition at The Corner, an indoor space on the ground floor of the East Kowloon Cultural Centre, from September 1 to 6. Centred on the themes of "Mirs Bay, Hong Kong," "Nature Conservation," and "Village Stories," the exhibition features eight zones. Through a variety of interactive experiences, the exhibition will enhance public knowledge of and concern for nature conservation and environmental protection in Hong Kong.

• Members of the public who recycle through the Environmental Protection Department's GREEN@COMMUNITY community recycling network, including smart recycling bins, will earn double GREEN$ points on August 15. This offer does not apply to food waste recycling.

• More than 30 non-governmental organisations will provide a range of special activities and offers, including free admission to facilities, free ecological guided tours, night tours, workshops and talks.

Want to learn more about the exhibitions, performances, and sharing sessions? Please visit the following website:

• The NED Thematic Webpage

• The Hong Kong Biodiversity Information Hub website of the AFCD

• Website of the Countryside Conservation Office