Guests attend the opening ceremony of Macao International Environmental Co-operation Forum and Exhibition in Macao, south China, March 31, 2016. More than 400 exhibitors from 19 countries and regions participated in the activity. (Xinhua/Cheong Kam Ka)
The government of the Macao Special Administrative Region (SAR) said Thursday it is striving for a balance between environmental conservation and economic development in the process of building Macao into a green, low-carbon city.
Chui Sai On, chief executive of Macao SAR made the remarks at the opening of the 2016 Macao International Environmental Co-operation Forum and Exhibition (2016 MIECF), themed "Green Economy -- Opportunities for Waste Management", which will last for 3 days.
Environmental protection is one major policy which written in the administrative report of Macao. In order to enhance waste management, the SAR government has been taking types of measures, including implementing the "Macao Solid Waste Resource Management Plan" and promoting "reduce waste at source, separation for recycling" policy, said Chui.
Such measures are in line with the goal of transforming Macao into a city with more favorable conditions for living, tourism, business, travel and recreation, said Chui, adding that the SAR government will step up efforts to support growth of local green industries.
The administration is making great efforts to promote industrial integration, economic development and closer regional cooperation amid the ongoing adjustment period of Macao's gaming industry, Chui said, noting that one of the goals for Macao's sustainable development is to achieve significant performance in environmental protection.
The MIECF, organized by the Macao SAR government, is an annual event held here since 2008. In this year's green forum, speakers put the spotlight on the policy and technical solutions needed for waste management, and the economic benefits of adopting these measures.
More than 400 exhibitors from 19 countries display their latest environmental products and services at show and exhibition segment of the 2016MIECF.
A series of exhibitions, conference sessions, business matching opportunities will be held during the event focusing on promoting green industry and protecting environment.
