🌏 Hey ocean lovers! The 2024 East Asian Seas (EAS) Congress just kicked off in Xiamen City, nestled in southeast China's Fujian Province, and it's making a splash! 🌊
This year's congress is extra special because it's sailing alongside the Xiamen World Ocean Week for the first time ever. Talk about a tidal wave of marine awesomeness! 🙌
At the grand opening, China's Ministry of Natural Resources unveiled the 2024 National Ecological Protection and Restoration Bulletin. 📜 This isn't just any document—it’s a deep dive into 75 years of China's eco-journey, covering everything from environmental policies to protecting our planet for a greener Earth. 🌿
The bulletin aims to get everyone on board with ecological conservation, promoting harmony between humans and nature. Let's face it, we all share this big blue planet, so why not make it a better place together? ✨
With the theme \"Blue Synergy for a Shared Future: One Sustainable and Resilient Ocean,\" the congress is all about collaboration and innovation. 🤝 The event is packed with international conferences, special meetings, exhibitions, marine industry showcases, and even a marine cultural festival! 🎉
Shoutout to Xiamen for snagging the \"Best Practice in Marine Ecological Conservation and Restoration\" award! 🏆 They're showcasing the \"Xiamen Practice\" model, setting a shining example in marine ecological restoration. 🌟
Over 1,000 participants from more than a dozen countries have gathered, including reps from East Asian Seas member countries, international organizations, scholars, and businesses. It's a melting pot of ideas and cultures, all aiming for a sustainable ocean future. 🌐
During the opening ceremony, Shen Yueyue, Vice Chairperson of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, made waves with three inspiring proposals:
- 🌊 Prioritize the ocean to build a peaceful sea for a community with a shared future.
- 💼 Treat the ocean as a strategic area for high-quality development to create a prosperous sea.
- 🌿 View the ocean as a platform for ecological civilization to build a beautiful sea.
So, fellow ocean enthusiasts, the 2024 EAS Congress is more than just a meeting—it's a movement towards a better, bluer tomorrow. Let's ride this wave together! 🌊💙
Reference(s):
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