On October 14, the “International Science and Technology Talent Exchange: Sustainable Development and Innovation” event, along with the Haizhi Hui Ganpo initiative, kicked off in Nanchang, Jiangxi Province. Experts and scholars from countries such as Denmark, the United States, Finland, Norway, and Japan gathered to discuss fundamental research and applications in the fields of green chemistry and environmental sustainability.
The event aims to foster international scientific collaboration in the field of sustainable development through in-depth exchanges and discussions among experts from various countries, infusing new energy into the growth and development of young scientific talents.
“We are currently facing challenges such as a growing population, and only through technological innovation and advancements can we address these issues,” stated Troels Skrydstrup, an academician from the Royal Danish Academy of Sciences and Letters, the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts, and the Danish Academy of Engineering. “China has achieved tremendous success, and we need to work together to reach effective solutions.”
Qin Tao, Deputy Director of the China International Talent Exchange Association, emphasized, “The essential supporting role of technological innovation in sustainable development is irreplaceable. International exchange and cooperation are crucial bridges and links on the path to sustainability. By learning from one another, we can better grasp the trends in technological development and more effectively tackle the challenges of sustainable development.”
Song Dexiong, Director of the Jiangxi Provincial Department of Science and Technology, highlighted that in recent years, Jiangxi has implemented strategies to strengthen its education and technology sectors, enhance talent development, and drive innovation. The province’s comprehensive index for scientific and technological innovation stands at 64.52%, with research and development (R&D) intensity reaching 1.88% in 2023, marking the highest growth rate during the “14th Five-Year Plan” period, and surpassing 60 billion yuan in R&D funding.
Paul Lewis, Chief Operating Officer of the Royal Society of Chemistry in the UK, expressed in a video message, “Nanchang is one of China’s first low-carbon pilot cities, and we hope to establish deeper cooperation with Nanchang in the future.”
This event is co-hosted by the China International Talent Exchange Association, the Jiangxi Provincial Department of Science and Technology, and the Jiangxi Provincial Department of Ecological Environment, with Nanchang University and the Shenzhen International Talent Exchange Center as the organizers and support from the Royal Society of Chemistry.
