Leading Chinese and international scientists have called for stronger global cooperation to tackle pressing challenges and accelerate progress toward the Sustainable Development Goals, emphasizing the role of science and innovation in shaping a sustainable future.
Chinese and international scientists have urged the global scientific community to work more closely together to advance the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), emphasizing the importance of innovation, collaboration, and shared responsibility.
The call came during a seminar in Beijing titled “Sustainable Development and Inclusive Collaboration: Responsibilities of the Scientific Community,” held to mark the 70th anniversary of the Academic Divisions of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS).
Hou Jianguo, president of the CAS, highlighted the complex and interconnected nature of today’s global challenges - including climate change, pollution, resource scarcity, and food insecurity. He noted that these challenges are emerging alongside transformative opportunities brought by new technological revolutions.
He emphasized that CAS continues to deepen its efforts in critical fields such as ecological protection, life sciences, health, and energy, aiming to harness innovation for sustainable solutions. Looking forward, CAS will focus on fostering international collaboration, talent exchange, joint research, open data sharing, and responsible use of emerging technologies like artificial intelligence.
Chennupati Jagadish, president of the Australian Academy of Science, reflected on decades of fruitful cooperation with Chinese institutions, underscoring the ability of science to bridge geopolitical divides and promote multilateral collaboration in fields such as quantum science and AI.
Sergey Chernyshev, vice president of the Russian Academy of Sciences (RAS), stressed that the RAS prioritizes scientific partnership with China, viewing future CAS-RAS collaboration as crucial for tackling shared global issues and strengthening bilateral ties.
Peter Gluckman, president of the International Science Council (ISC), praised CAS as a leader in the global science landscape - not only for its contributions to research but also for its commitment to fostering international partnerships and advancing science for global good.
The seminar brought together over 60 participants, including heads of major science academies and research organizations from 14 countries and regions, along with domestic and international members of the CAS.
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