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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IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi has reaffirmed the agency’s support for Ukraine during his 12th visit to the country since the start of the Russia-Ukraine war.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi in a meeting with the Director General of the International Atomic Energy Organization (IAEA) Rafael Grossi in Cairo has categorically dismissed the UN nuclear agency’s new report on Tehran’s nuclear program.
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Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan spoke by phone on Tuesday with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio to discuss the latest efforts to end the war in Ukraine, diplomatic sources said.
IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi has reaffirmed the agency’s support for Ukraine during his 12th visit to the country since the start of the Russia-Ukraine war.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi in a meeting with the Director General of the International Atomic Energy Organization (IAEA) Rafael Grossi in Cairo has categorically dismissed the UN nuclear agency’s new report on Tehran’s nuclear program.
Two influential Turkic states — Uzbekistan and Türkiye — are intensifying their diplomatic engagement with Afghanistan’s Taliban-led government, signaling a shift in regional dynamics focused on pragmatic cooperation over political isolation.
The White House confirmed that the U.S. has sent letters to trade partners, urging them to present their final trade offers before a Wednesday deadline, as Washington pushes ahead with negotiations to avoid higher tariffs.
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