AGP Executive Report

Sustainable Tourism: At Macao’s tourism forum, Malaysia called for growth that protects natural and cultural heritage and benefits local communities. Macao’s Chief Executive also urged the industry to make sustainability a priority. Cleaner Transport: A new e-taxi model is being positioned as part of Macao’s push toward its dual-carbon goal. Separately, the Greater Bay Area is among five city clusters selected for hydrogen-energy pilots. Nature & Waste: The Macao Science Center will host an exhibition on how AI can support biodiversity conservation from Oct. 23. The government has also urged catering businesses to follow new waste-oil disposal measures.

Sustainable Tourism: Macao’s Global Tourism Economy Forum called for tourism growth that is more resilient and sustainable. At the forum, Malaysia stressed protecting natural and cultural heritage while ensuring local communities benefit. Biodiversity: The Macau Science Center will open a “Discovery of Amazing Creatures” exhibition on October 23, highlighting AI’s role in conservation. Clean Energy: China approved four-year hydrogen-energy pilots in five city clusters, including the Greater Bay Area, covering technology, industrial projects, fuel-cell vehicles and refuelling stations. Local Measures: Macao is urging caterers to adopt new waste-oil disposal measures, while a new e-taxi model is being promoted as part of the city’s “Dual Carbon Goal.”

Sustainable Tourism: Macao’s Global Tourism Economy Forum brought together about 1,300 delegates, with Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai urging the industry to pair innovation and growth with sustainability. Malaysia also highlighted nature-based tourism and community livelihoods at the forum. Clean Energy: China approved four-year hydrogen-application pilots in five city clusters, including the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, covering fuel-cell vehicles, infrastructure and industrial projects. Biodiversity: The Macao Science Center will open an exhibition on Oct. 23 showcasing how AI can support biodiversity conservation. Waste and Transport: Authorities are urging catering businesses to adopt new waste-oil disposal measures, while a new e-taxi model is being promoted as part of Macao’s dual-carbon goals.

Sustainable Tourism: At the Global Tourism Economy Forum in Macao, Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai urged stronger cooperation and innovation to make tourism more sustainable and inclusive. Clean Energy: China has approved four-year hydrogen pilots in five city clusters, including the Greater Bay Area, covering fuel-cell vehicles, refuelling stations and industrial projects. Biodiversity: The Macau Science Center will open an exhibition on October 23 exploring how AI can support biodiversity conservation. Lower-Carbon Transport: A new e-taxi model is being promoted as part of Macao’s “Dual Carbon” goals. Waste Management: The government is urging catering businesses to follow updated measures for disposing of waste oil.

Clean Energy: China has approved four-year hydrogen-energy pilots in five city clusters, including the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, to develop technology, fuel-cell vehicles and refuelling stations. Biodiversity: Macao Science Center will open a new exhibition on October 23, showcasing how AI can support conservation. Waste Management: The government is urging catering businesses to follow new waste-oil disposal measures. Low-Carbon Transport: A new e-taxi model is being promoted as part of Macao’s “Dual Carbon” goals.

Biodiversity: Macao Science Center drew 26,166 visitors over Golden Week and will open a new exhibition on October 23, exploring how AI can support biodiversity conservation. Urban Nature: Lou Lim Ioc Garden offers a leafy oasis of bamboo, flowering plants, ponds and winding paths amid the dense peninsula. Low-Carbon Transport: A new e-taxi model aims to advance Macao’s “Dual Carbon” goals. Waste Management: The government is urging catering businesses to follow new measures for disposing of waste oil. Neighbourhood Renewal: A policy group is calling for better basic facilities in Chi Lam Vai, as the government studies plans to improve the area’s public spaces while protecting its heritage.

Neighbourhood Renewal: A think tank urged Macau to preserve the character of 400-year-old Chi Lam Vai while improving residents’ basic facilities. The government is studying plans to upgrade the area’s public spaces and streetscape. Cleaner Transport: A new battery-swapping electric taxi model has been introduced in Macau as part of efforts to meet the city’s carbon goals; swapping takes about five to eight minutes, though no emissions savings were provided. Regional Weather: Zhuhai forecasters warned that a strong El Niño could bring 20–30% more rain than usual and brief cold snaps below 5°C to the Pearl River Delta in early 2027, a forecast with potential implications for nearby Macau. Waste Management: The government is urging catering businesses to follow new waste-oil disposal measures.

Cleaner Transport: Macau’s new MIFA 7 electric taxi, paired with battery-swapping infrastructure, is intended to support the city’s dual-carbon goals and cut downtime for taxi fleets. Climate Watch: Zhuhai forecasters say a strong El Niño may bring 20–30% more rain than usual and brief cold snaps below 5°C to the Pearl River Delta in early 2027; nearby Macau could also face regional weather impacts. Waste Management: Macau is urging catering businesses to adopt new waste-oil disposal measures, targeting a key source of pollution. Sustainable Food: Macau’s gastronomy programme was showcased at the World Food Forum, highlighting efforts to safeguard local cuisine while promoting sustainable development.

Cleaner Transport: Macau’s new MIFA 7 electric taxi pairs a 90 kWh battery with battery swapping, which can take five to eight minutes. The launch aims to support the city’s carbon goals and make taxi fleets more efficient. Waste and Drainage: Macau officials are urging restaurants in two neighbourhoods to maintain grease traps and use new waste-oil collection points; qualified recyclers can turn the oil into fuel. Regional Climate: Zhuhai forecasters warn that a strong El Niño could bring 20–30% more rain than usual to the Pearl River Delta from January to March 2027, alongside possible brief cold snaps below 5°C. Port Decarbonisation: Hong Kong’s CLPe and Modern Terminals are drawing up an electrification roadmap, including onshore power for ships and charging for port vehicles and equipment.

Cleaner Transport: Macao has introduced an electric taxi model with a 90 kWh battery that can be swapped in five to eight minutes, aiming to support the city’s carbon goals and keep taxis on the road longer. Climate Watch: Zhuhai forecasters say a strong El Niño could bring heavier-than-usual spring rain and temporary cold snaps below 5°C across the Pearl River Delta, raising the prospect of unusual weather near Macao. Waste and Recycling: Macao’s public works and environmental authorities are urging restaurants in two districts to use new waste-cooking-oil collection points and maintain grease traps; collected oil can be recycled into fuel. Regional Decarbonisation: Hong Kong’s CLPe and Modern Terminals are planning port electrification, including shore power for vessels and charging or battery-swapping systems for port vehicles and equipment.

Low-Carbon Transport: A new electric taxi model with battery-swapping capability is being introduced in Macao, with a five-to-eight-minute swap aimed at keeping vehicles on the road and supporting the city’s carbon goals. Extreme Weather: Zhuhai forecasters say a powerful El Niño could bring 20–30% more spring rainfall and brief cold snaps below 5°C to the Pearl River Delta in early 2027, highlighting risks for the wider region. Waste and Recycling: Macao’s public works and environmental bureaux are urging restaurants to maintain grease traps and use new waste-oil collection points; local recyclers turn the oil into fuel. Sustainable Food: Macao showcased efforts to safeguard Macanese cuisine while promoting innovation and sustainable development at the World Food Forum in Rome.

Waste Oil: Macao is urging restaurants in two central areas to use new collection points for waste cooking oil, maintain grease traps and hand oil to qualified recyclers, who can turn it into green fuel. Food Heritage: Macao showcased its UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy at the World Food Forum in Italy, highlighting efforts to safeguard Macanese cuisine while promoting innovation and sustainable development. Cleaner Ports: Hong Kong’s CLPe and Modern Terminals will plan port electrification, exploring shore power for ships and charging for electric port vehicles and equipment. Green Technology: Eco Expo Asia returns to Hong Kong later this month, bringing together more than 340 exhibitors to present solutions in areas including energy, green cities and waste management.

Waste and Drainage: Macao’s public works and environmental bureaux are urging restaurants to maintain grease traps and use new waste-oil collection points. Qualified recyclers can turn the used oil into fuel. Sustainable Tourism: The Global Tourism Economy Forum opens in Macao on Thursday, with discussions on resilient tourism, sustainable growth and the industry’s response to global change. Green Solutions: Hong Kong’s Eco Expo Asia, opening later this month, will feature technologies and ideas for clean energy, greener cities and waste management. Low-Carbon Shift: China’s electrification rate reached about 29.5% in 2025, with the country accounting for more than 80% of global electrification growth since 2015, according to an industry report. Urban Nature: A recent Macao government open day showcased a butterfly-friendly garden with more than 20 varieties of flowers and plants.

Green Industry: Eco Expo Asia returns to Hong Kong from October 26–29, bringing more than 340 exhibitors from 16 countries and regions to showcase solutions in clean energy, green technology, sustainable cities and waste management. Macao Nature: A butterfly-friendly floral landscape featuring more than 20 flower varieties was part of the Macao Government Headquarters open day, offering a local glimpse of nature-focused urban design. Low-Carbon Transition: China’s electrification rate reached 29.5% in 2025, with the country accounting for more than 80% of global growth in electrification since 2015, according to an industry report. Nature Access: Registration has opened for Hong Kong’s Green Power Hike, a January event along an ecological corridor that raises funds for environmental education and conservation.

Green Industry: Hong Kong’s Eco Expo Asia will run from Oct. 26 to 29, bringing more than 340 exhibitors from 16 countries and regions to showcase green technologies and solutions. Low-Carbon Transition: China’s electrification rate reached about 29.5% in 2025, and the country has contributed more than 80% of global electrification growth since 2015, according to a new industry report. Macao’s Green Space: Upgrades to a pedestrian walkway in the Arts Park have added more than 1,000 square metres of green area. Separately, a proposed Chi Lam Vai revamp has raised calls to balance development with conservation.

Urban Greening: Macao has completed walkway improvements at Arts Park, adding more than 1,000 square metres of green space. Nature in the City: A butterfly-friendly flower display at the Government Headquarters open day features more than 20 varieties of flowers and plants chosen to attract butterflies. Conservation and Development: Calls to balance conservation with redevelopment have surfaced in debate over Chi Lam Vai. Animal Welfare: More than 500 stray animals in Macao found new homes last year, according to IAM. Clean Energy: China’s electrification rate reached about 29.5% in 2025, up 1.4 percentage points year on year; the country accounted for more than 80% of global electrification growth since 2015.