HK 'to scale up green drive with capital accelerator'
Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury Christopher Hui on Monday said a new initiative to turn green technologies into investable and scalable projects, the Green Accelerator, would be launched later in the day. Speaking at the 2026 Hong Kong Green Finance Association and Greater Bay Area Green Finance Alliance Annual Forum, he said the accelerator initiative would channel private…
The Hong Kong government has announced plans to accelerate its green initiatives through a new capital accelerator program, according to a statement by Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury Christopher Hui. The Green Accelerator initiative will focus on transforming green technologies into scalable projects that can attract private capital and address climate change.
Speaking at the 2026 Hong Kong Green Finance Association and Greater Bay Area Green Finance Alliance Annual Forum, Hui emphasized that the accelerator would provide systematic pre-finance support and project structuring to overcome the shortage of investment-ready green projects. He highlighted that many Belt and Road economies require significant financing for green development and resilience.
Hui stressed that the transition to a low-carbon future involves diverse journeys and challenges, and Hong Kong aims to facilitate, connect, and partner with various stakeholders across the region and internationally. The government's commitment is to deepen collaboration with mainland China, the Greater Bay Area, and the international community to mobilize capital, share expertise, and build resilience.
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