Kadoorie Farm and Botanic Garden (KFBG) marked the opening of its Jockey Club Nature Conservation Centre (JCNCC) on Wednesday, unveiling a new hub dedicated to nature conservation, holistic education, and sustainable living.
The new center will support and expand KFBG’s conservation and outreach work. Since 1994, KFBG’s Wild Animal Rescue Centre has rescued more than 76,000 wild animals.
With the opening of the JCNCC, KFBG expects to significantly enhance public engagement, with its programs projected to reach more than 42,000 people annually, including children and people with disabilities.
Speaking at the opening ceremony, Chief Secretary for Administration Eric Chan Kwok-ki said the new center brings together more than 100 scientists and professionals to support KFBG’s work, while also contributing to government efforts, public education, and the protection of Hong Kong’s natural environment.
Chan said the SAR government remains committed to safeguarding biodiversity and environmental sustainability.
He noted that the government updated Hong Kong’s Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan last month, outlining global conservation goals, national strategies, and how Hong Kong will protect nature and promote sustainable development over the next decade.
Chan also highlighted Hong Kong’s rich natural assets, including UNESCO Global Geoparks and multiple nature reserves across the territory.
He added that the Wetland Conservation Parks planned under the Northern Metropolis development will cover an area five times larger than the existing Hong Kong Wetland Park, positioning them as a major new center for wetland conservation.
