Hong Kong's modern cityscape belies her wealth of natural green resources. Our bustling metropolis has more than 40 per cent of it land designated as protected green areas. While providing habitats for our myriad wildlife, this verdant countryside is also home to world-class rock formations and geological features. Most of these sites are in close proximity to the city, and visitors can easily reach them within 1 hour for a pleasurable and educational outdoor experience.

Conservation, education and sustainable development are core missions embraced by geoparks across the world. By establishing a geopark here in Hong Kong, we can pursue these objectives by effectively preserving our valuable geological assets and broadening general awareness and knowledge of our rock landscapes. Creating a geopark is the best avenue to work towards the successful preservation of Hong Kong's unique geological features, ensuring that these legacies are inherited and cherished by future generations.

Edward Yau
Secretary for the Environment, HKSAR