Water Race 2022 — 29.12.22 ~ 4.1.23

“Count every drop, every drop counts”

——Theme of “World Meteorological Day 2020”

Daily consumption and pollution by human activities causes global water scarcity. “Water Footprint” is thus an indicator of water use that refers to the total volume of freshwater directly and indirectly used to produce goods and services. Understanding this concept allows us to make wise decision on sustainable way of living, and conserve precious resources for our next generation.

“Hong Kong Water Race” is organized by Wofoo Social Enterprises, co-organized by Water Supplies Department, and supported by HSBC. Through the means of city orienteering, participants learn the concept of water footprint by visiting scenic spots and public amenities around designated area and completing tasks. The Race was first held in 2013 and has been gaining supports from all of you. Now, the Race echoes and has become one of the programs of “Hong Kong SDG Hub” since 2020.

In view of the pandemic development and to prevent crowd gathering, “Hong Kong Water Race” will not be organized as a large-scale event in 2022, and will be held as a city hunting event using a mobile phone APP. Three city hunting routes will be provided; participants shall visit the checkpoints of the routes and complete the tasks. Participants could select any route, playing time and team members freely.