This photo taken on July 5, 2025 shows a sign of the Eco Forum Global Guiyang 2025 in Guiyang, southwest China's Guizhou Province. Eco Forum Global Guiyang 2025, China's only national-level international forum dedicated to ecological civilization, kicked off on Saturday in Guiyang, the capital of southwest China's Guizhou Province. This year's event, themed "Harmonious coexistence between humans and nature -- global collaborative development for green transformation," has attracted some 800 participants. Twenty sub-forums will be held, covering key topics on sustainable development, climate change, biodiversity conservation and environmental governance. (Xinhua/Yang Wenbin)
GUIYANG, July 5 (Xinhua) -- Eco Forum Global Guiyang 2025, China's only national-level international forum dedicated to ecological civilization, kicked off on Saturday in Guiyang, the capital of southwest China's Guizhou Province.
This year's event, themed "Harmonious coexistence between humans and nature -- global collaborative development for green transformation," has attracted some 800 participants. Twenty sub-forums will be held, covering key topics on sustainable development, climate change, biodiversity conservation and environmental governance.
During the two-day event, the latest eco-friendly technologies and products in fields like new energy and solid waste treatment will be unveiled and promoted.
Speaking at the opening ceremony, Morris Toiraena, deputy speaker of the National Parliament of Solomon Islands, praised the forum's role in promoting international green cooperation.
"The forum's enduring commitment to ecological civilization, aligned with China's forward-thinking concepts, policies and actions, serves as an inspiring example for all of us," he said.
Since its inception in 2009, the forum has successfully convened 12 sessions. It now serves as both a key platform to showcase China's progress in ecological civilization and a cultural bridge for fostering international exchanges and cooperation. ■
A guest speaks at the opening ceremony of the Eco Forum Global Guiyang 2025 in Guiyang, southwest China's Guizhou Province, on July 5, 2025. Eco Forum Global Guiyang 2025, China's only national-level international forum dedicated to ecological civilization, kicked off on Saturday in Guiyang, the capital of southwest China's Guizhou Province. (Xinhua/Liu Xu)
The opening ceremony of the Eco Forum Global Guiyang 2025 is held in Guiyang, southwest China's Guizhou Province, on July 5, 2025. Eco Forum Global Guiyang 2025, China's only national-level international forum dedicated to ecological civilization, kicked off on Saturday in Guiyang, the capital of southwest China's Guizhou Province. (Xinhua/Yang Wenbin)
Guests attend the opening ceremony of the Eco Forum Global Guiyang 2025 in Guiyang, southwest China's Guizhou Province, on July 5, 2025. Eco Forum Global Guiyang 2025, China's only national-level international forum dedicated to ecological civilization, kicked off on Saturday in Guiyang, the capital of southwest China's Guizhou Province. (Xinhua/Liu Xu)
Guests attend the opening ceremony of the Eco Forum Global Guiyang 2025 in Guiyang, southwest China's Guizhou Province, on July 5, 2025. Eco Forum Global Guiyang 2025, China's only national-level international forum dedicated to ecological civilization, kicked off on Saturday in Guiyang, the capital of southwest China's Guizhou Province. (Xinhua/Yang Wenbin)
Guests attend the opening ceremony of the Eco Forum Global Guiyang 2025 in Guiyang, southwest China's Guizhou Province, on July 5, 2025. Eco Forum Global Guiyang 2025, China's only national-level international forum dedicated to ecological civilization, kicked off on Saturday in Guiyang, the capital of southwest China's Guizhou Province. (Xinhua/Yang Wenbin)
This photo taken on July 5, 2025 shows a view of the venue for the Eco Forum Global Guiyang 2025 in Guiyang, southwest China's Guizhou Province. Eco Forum Global Guiyang 2025, China's only national-level international forum dedicated to ecological civilization, kicked off on Saturday in Guiyang, the capital of southwest China's Guizhou Province. (Xinhua/Liu Xu)
Guests are pictured in front of a sign of the Eco Forum Global Guiyang 2025 in Guiyang, southwest China's Guizhou Province on July 5, 2025. Eco Forum Global Guiyang 2025, China's only national-level international forum dedicated to ecological civilization, kicked off on Saturday in Guiyang, the capital of southwest China's Guizhou Province. (Xinhua/Tao Liang)
This photo taken on July 5, 2025 shows a view of the venue for the Eco Forum Global Guiyang 2025 in Guiyang, southwest China's Guizhou Province. Eco Forum Global Guiyang 2025, China's only national-level international forum dedicated to ecological civilization, kicked off on Saturday in Guiyang, the capital of southwest China's Guizhou Province. (Xinhua/Yang Wenbin)