Secretary for the Environment Edward Yau will attend an environmental protection seminar in Shanghai tomorrow to discuss the business opportunities in going green.

Mr Yau will give a keynote speech on the issue, while Hong Kong Environmental Industry Association President Daniel Cheng and Peter Sun from the Federation of Hong Kong Industries will speak on the research and application of green technologies.

Mr Yau will then lead the guests to the Shanghai World Expo Hong Kong Pavilion to see the Environment Bureau's Green living in Hong Kong exhibition. They will also visit Hong Kong's Urban Best Practices Area Exhibition.

Mr Yau will call on the Shanghai Environmental Protection Bureau Friday and exchange views with officials on issues relating to environmental protection.

The trip will also include a visit the Shanghai Automotive Industry Corporation to learn about developments in new energy vehicles in Shanghai and their use in the Expo Park.

Mr Yau will return to Hong Kong after visiting the China Pavilion on May 8.