The “2021 Macao International Environmental Co-operation Forum & Exhibition” (2021MIECF) was hosted from 5 to 7 August 2021 by the Government of the Macao Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China, and co-organised by provincial and regional Governments in the Pan-Pearl River Delta Region, as well as co-ordinated by the Macao Trade and Investment Promotion Institute (IPIM) and the Environmental Protection Bureau (DSPA).  The event was well managed by the Macao Expo Group.

Themed “Towards a Green and Low Carbon New Era” for this year’s event, MIECF has remained committed to promoting green development and environment protection. In the face of the Covid-19 pandemic, it incorporated a more diverse array of online elements such as online exhibitions, online matching services, and live broadcasts, serving as a platform to encourage exchanges and co-operation between green and environmental sectors from Mainland China, especially the Pan-Pearl River Delta Region and the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, and their international counterparts.

However, in view of the latest COVID-19 developments, all in-person activities including the Green Forum and physical exhibition were cancelled, to avoid crowd gatherings and reduce the risk of outbreaks. To help enterprises seize green business opportunities, the 2021MIECF retained online exhibitions and assisted enterprises to find suitable business partners through a dedicated online business-matching service platform. TEEAM participated as a Supporting Organisation and arranged members to meet exhibitors online through zoom meetings for potential business collaboration. Overall, 2021MIECF was an interesting green event for those who participated.