On the morning of July 6, the theme event "Fostering Green Public Welfare for Harmonious Coexistence Between Humans and Nature", hosted by the China Environmental Protection Foundation (CEPF), organized by the Department of Civil Affairs of Guizhou Province, and supported by the British Consulate-General in Chongqing, was successfully held at the Eco Forum Global Guiyang. Over 100 representatives from government departments, international institutions, businesses, academia, and public welfare organizations attended the event to discuss innovative practices and global collaboration in green public welfare, advancing sustainable development pathways for harmonious coexistence between humanity and nature.
Building Consensus: Discussing the Future of Green Public Welfare
Li Yugui, Deputy Director of the Standing Committee of the Guizhou Provincial People's Congress, Xu Guang, Chairman of the CEPF, and Anthony Preston, Consul-General of British Consulate Chongqing delivered opening speeches, extending warm congratulations on the event and a sincere welcome to all participants. The event was presided over by Liu Chunlong, Secretary-General of CEPF.
Liu Chunlong, Secretary-General of the CEPF, presiding over the event
Mr. Li Yugui highlighted Guizhou’s role as a pioneer in ecological civilization, emphasizing its commitment to exploring green development pathways. He expressed hope that the event would further consolidate consensus and drive the advancement of green public welfare initiatives.
Li Yugui, Deputy Director of the Standing Committee of the Guizhou Provincial People's Congress, delivers a speech.
Mr. Xu Guang introduced CEPF’s efforts in promoting harmonious coexistence between humanity and nature, reaffirming the Foundation’s commitment to leveraging its platform to collaborate with all sectors of society in advancing ecological civilization.
Xu Guang, Chairman of CEFP, delivers a speech
Mr. Anthony Preston, representing the British Consulate-General in Chongqing, expressed support for the event and shared the UK’s experiences and practices in environmental protection. He emphasized the importance of strengthening Sino-British cooperation in green public welfare to contribute to global sustainable development.
Anthony Preston, Consul-General, British Consulate Chongqing, delivers a speech
Innovative Practices: Exploring Green Development Models
During the keynote speech session, Deputy Secretary-General Wang Zhengang shared case studies from the “Zhenhua Green Transition and Sustainable Development Fund”, elaborating on the philosophy and actions behind "Practicing Sustainable Development and Building a New Green Paradigm", while showcasing the Fund’s achievements in low-carbon transition.
Gordon Watson, Director of Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park (UK), and Ben Leavesley, Director of the Lake District National Park Authority (UK), shared their experiences in volunteer management, community engagement, and corporate support. Representatives from companies such as Meituan, Nike, Alibaba, and Melaleuca, as well as academics from Jiangnan University, presented their innovative practices in promoting green and low-carbon development.
The presentations were rich in content, featuring both internationally advanced ecological conservation concepts and domestic explorations in green transition and sustainable development. These insights provided valuable inspiration, deepening participants’ understanding of the importance and urgency of ecological civilization and reinforcing their determination to advance green public welfare.
Wang Zhengang, Deputy Secretary-General of CEPF, delivers a keynote speech.
Guest speakers at the event
Legal Safeguards: Discussing New Pathways for Environmental Governance
The roundtable dialogue, moderated by Professor Wang Jin of Peking University Law School and Vice Chairman of CEPF, engaged participants in in-depth discussions on environmental rule of law. The session explored how legal frameworks, policies, and public participation can drive ecological conservation, providing institutional support for green public welfare.
Issuing a Call to Action: Joining Hands for a Green Future.
Secretary-General Liu Chunlong announced the "Guiyang Initiative on Green Public Welfare", calling on all sectors of society around the world to promote the concept of ecological civilization, deepen green public welfare actions, innovate green development models, protect the natural ecological environment, advocate a green lifestyle, and strengthen international cooperation to jointly build a beautiful future of harmonious coexistence between humans and nature.
The successful hosting of this event further consolidated diverse forces in green public welfare, contributing wisdom and solutions to global ecological civilization efforts. The CEPF will continue to collaborate with partners across sectors to advance high-quality development in green public welfare, contributing to a Beautiful China and the harmonious coexistence of humanity and nature.
