Temporary Date：6th July-8th July, 2018 (Friday to Sunday)
Location: Guiyang International Eco-Conference Center, Guizhou Province
Temporary Theme: Embracing a New Era of Eco-civilization: Green Development with High Priority to Ecology
Background Information
The year 2017 has been affected by extreme temperatures, destructive hurricanes and weather patterns and above all the first rise in CO2 emissions since four years. Biodiversity is being lost at mass-extinction rates, agricultural systems are under strain and air and sea pollution of have become increasingly a threat to human health. The need to join hands for the implementation of the SDGs and the Paris Agreement has become the focus of many global meetings and leadership events. Chinese President Xi Jinping delivered a speech at the UN in Geneva in January 2017, in which he outlined and reaffirmed China’s commitment towards eco-civilization. In particular, President Xi declared that ‘We should pursue green, low carbon, recycling and sustainable way of life and production, to advance the 2030 agenda’. In October 2017, the report of the 19th National Congress of the Communist Party of China (CPC), characterized the building of an ecological civilization as ‘vital to sustain the Chinese nation’s development’, ‘China has become an important participant, contributor, and torchbearer in the global endeavour for eco-civilization’.
Background: The year of 2017 is characterized by high-impact hurricanes, extreme temperatures and the first rise in CO2 emissions for four years. Biodiversity is being lost at mass-extinction rates, agricultural systems are under strain and pollution of the air and sea has become an increasingly pressing threat to human health. Whether countries can join hands to implement the SDGs and Pairs Agreement become the focus of global leaders.
Under such context, President Xi Jinping delivered a speech at Palace of Nations in January 2017 and reaffirmed China’s commitment towards Eco-civilization. President Xi declared that‘We should pursue green, low carbon, recycling and sustainable way of life and production, advance the 2030 agenda’，In October 2017, in the report of the 19th National Congress of the Communist Party of China (CPC), building an ecological civilization is characterized as ‘vital to sustain the Chinese nation’s development’.
China has become an important participant, contributor, and torchbearer in the global endeavour for eco-civilization. We need stand together to implement the SDGs and Pairs Agreement, to achieve emission reduction targets and seeking for better environment protection as well as better nature conservation. We must realize that lucid waters and lush mountains are invaluable assets and act on this understanding.
Structure of EFG 2018
Major Activities：
Opening Ceremony：7Th July morning, Guiyang International Eco-Conference Center
Closing Ceremony：8th July afternoon, Guiyang International Eco-Conference Center
International Advisory Council Meeting：6th July
10th Anniversary Celebration of Eco Forum Global: Date to be confirmed
Four Pillars and Ten Sectors of EFG 2018
Four Pillars: Green Development, Environment Protection, Nature Conservation, Institutional Reform
Ten Sectors: Industrial Technology Innovation, Harmonious and Beautiful Society, Integrated Environmental Management, Action on Climate Change, Nature Conservation, Biodiversity Protection, System and Mechanism Innovation, Supervision and Management System, Belt and Road Construction, Beautiful Guizhou Practice
Come and Join Us
Eco Forum Global (EFG) is a non-profit, international high-end platform, aiming at promoting eco-civilization by convening global leaders from government, business, academics, media and civil society. After the tremendous success in previous years, the 10th EFG annual conference will bring together more than 3,000 participants including national leaders, senior politicians, Nobel laureates, national academicians, CEOs of leading industry from different regions. We look forward to meeting you in Guiyang in July for this important global gathering.
