Research Essays
1,003 Hectares Gone: Ten Years of Permanent Habitat Loss in Hong Kong
Environmental impact assessments have been required since 1998. Liber's review finds 1,003 hectares of habitat permanently lost over ten years, and examines how EIAs are used in recent major plans.
Buckle Up, Yet Most Bus Injuries Happen Without a Crash
Hong Kong's bus seat belt law could be among the world's toughest. Transport Department data show most bus injuries happen without a collision, raising questions about what the rule will fix.
The Next Ecotourism Hotspots at Risk
A hidden spot becomes an ecotourism hotspot when the government promotes it and social media amplifies it. We explain how to anticipate the next sites at risk, with examples such as Po Pin Chau and Tai Tung Shan.
“Honest Consultation” on Land Supply
Written by Liber Research Community and the Citizens Task Force on Land Resources to provide counter-arguments to the official land supply debate.
Missing Options
The “Missing Options” research found 532 pieces of vacant government land totalling 301 hectares in Hong Kong, examining temporary use and vacant government land.
Brownfield in the NT
“Brownfields in Time” tracked the proliferation of brownfields in the New Territories between 1993 and 2017 and discussed the causes through case studies.
Wetlands in threats
“Study on the Ownership of Fish Ponds in North West New Territories” revealed environmental threats from land holdings by private developers in the area.