Budget 2026: NGOs criticise lack of climate adaptation initiatives and support for low-income residents

International NGO Greenpeace has criticised the 2026 Hong Kong budget for lacking “people-centred climate initiatives,” as the city battles extreme weather. Meanwhile, the Society for Community Organisation (SoCO) has urged more support for low-income families. In a statement issued on Wednesday, Greenpeace said the budget provided “zero support” for climate-vulnerable groups, such as residents living […]

By Irene Chan