Relevance to social and economic so development of Hong Kong The Pearl River Delta and S. China (including Hong Kong) is the most rapidly developing region in the world One-third of Hong Kong and Chinas GDP comes from the utilization of coastal resources Projected 28% increase (6.8 to 8.7 million) in the HK population by 2030 Marine pollution, a pressing world wide problem poses a major threat to Hong Kong and China• The Pearl River Delta and S. China (including Hong Kong) is the most rapidly developing region in the world • One-third of Hong Kong and China’s GDP comes from the utilization of coastal resources • Projected 28% increase (6.8 to 8.7 million) in the HK population by 2030 • Marine pollution, a pressing world wide problem, poses a major threat to Hong Kong and China Relevance to social and economic development of Hong Kong