The Forum on Marine Science and Technology Innovation for Sustainable Development Goals by 2030 just made a splash in Sanya City, Hainan Province, wrapping up last Sunday! 🌴🌊
Jointly organized by Hainan University, the UNESCO Regional Office for East Asia, and the University of Macao, the forum ran from August 23 to 25. Ocean enthusiasts from 21 countries and regions converged to dive deep into blue carbon research, coastal wetlands, and sustainable coastal communities. All in the name of hitting those UN 2030 Sustainable Development Goals! 🌍💙
Luo Qingming, the president of Hainan University and a member of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, gave a warm shout-out at the opening ceremony. He highlighted Hainan's epic role as a hub for marine science and tech innovation. 🧪✨
Professor Shahbaz Khan from UNESCO's Regional Office for East Asia pledged continued support for Hainan University's global partnerships in marine science. Together, they're riding the wave of the \"Decade of Science\"! 🤝🔬
Vanda Green, Science and Technology Counselor at the British Embassy, spotlighted the awesome Sino-British teamwork in marine science. She’s stoked about Hainan University's future splash in ocean conservation and sustainable development! 🇨🇳🇬🇧🌐
The forum also hosted a cool Sino-British dialogue titled \"Addressing Climate and Human Challenges: The Future of Coastal Wetlands.\" Scholars shared insights on marine plants and seagrass beds—talk about getting to the root of things! 🌱🌿
International experts, researchers, and entrepreneurs chatted about marine open science, blue carbon assessments, coastal wetland conservation, and how AI can help restore marine ecosystems. The future of our oceans looks bright! 🤖🌊
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