Sponsor
BioGreen – Biodiversity Conservation and Green Development (ISSN2749-9065), China Biodiversity Conservation and Green Development Foundation (CBCGDF)
Time
April 26, 2024, 15:30-17:00 (Beijing Time)
Venue
Unit B16E, Chengming Building, Xizhimen, 100038 Beijing
Form (Roundtable Interview)
The host will provide the guests with five questions, and the guests discuss these question respectively, with a total duration of about one and a half hours.
Live broadcast
Baijiahao or Weibo, Channels of WeChat
Introduction
From climate emergency and biodiversity loss to global health, complex challenges facing Earth demand innovative and holistic approaches that transcend traditional boundaries. In pursuing a sustainable coexistence between humanity and Earth, science has become more critical than ever before.
After designating 2022 as the “International Year of Basic Sciences for Sustainable Development (IYBSSD)”, the United Nations General Assembly has proclaimed 2024 to 2033 as the “International Decade of Sciences for Sustainable Development (IDSSD)” – acknowledging the imperative to bridge across scientific disciplines and knowledge forms in order to address the complex and intricate challenges of our time.
The decade aims to raise awareness of the importance of all sciences for sustainable development, and to actively concur, in accordance with national priorities, with the promotion of a coordinated, collaborative, scientific approach providing policymakers with evidence-based analyses and data necessary for establishing and effectively implementing policies in such a way that no one is left behind.
Host: Marcus Kong (CBCGDF)
01 Speaker | Carlos Alvarez Pereira (Secretary General of The Club of Rome)
Carlos Alvarez Pereira is an outstanding manager of global organization and interdisciplinary researcher. He was appointed as the new Secretary General of The Club of Rome, a platform of diverse thought leaders who identify holistic approaches to complex global issues, as of 1 January 2024. He is also a senior systems scientist and futurist. He is committed to promoting the responsible development of artificial intelligence technology and ensuring that it benefits all mankind. He has profound insights into the development trends of artificial intelligence, actively advocates the research and practice of artificial intelligence ethics, and has made many constructive suggestions for artificial intelligence policy formulation and supervision. He also actively promotes the integration of artificial intelligence with other fields, such as education, medical care, environmental protection, etc.
02 Prof. Dr. Vesna Vucinic Neskovic
Prof. Dr. Vesna Vucinic Neskovic is Professor in the Department of Ethnology and Anthropology of the University of Belgrade, Serbia. Her books include Spatial Behavior in Dubrovnik (1999), Christmas in the Bay of Kotor: Anthropological essays on public burning of yule logs in the time of post-socialism (2008), and Methodology of anthropological fieldwork: From the normative to the experiential (2013). Her research and teaching interests are in urban anthropology, public space, etc., while her regional interest is in Southeastern Europe and East Asia. Dr. Vučinić served as the President of the International Association for Southeast European Anthropology (InASEA), and as the Chair of the World Council of Anthropological Associations (WCAA). At present, she is the Chair of the WCAA Global Cultural Policies Task Force. She is also a Fellow of the World Academy of Art and Science.
03 Dr. Marta Nešković
Dr. Marta Nešković is a Research Associate in the field of ethnology and anthropology at the Institute for Political Studies in Belgrade. She earned her Ph.D. from the Department of Ethnology and Anthropology of the Faculty of Philosophy, University of Belgrade, and holds a Master’s degree in Social Anthropology from the School for Advanced Studies in the Social Sciences (École des Hautes Études en Sciences Sociales) in Paris. Her doctoral dissertation focused on the study of martial arts in the Shaolin Monastery, exploring the complex relationships between religious and philosophical teachings, bodily practices, and health in China. Her research was significantly inspired by theories of practice and embodiment. She has also conducted extensive field research in several countries, including China, India, Morocco, and France. Nešković is fluent in Serbian, English, and French, and has a solid knowledge of Chinese. Her work at the Institute focuses on the traditional Chinese culture, martial arts, transmission of traditional knowledge, skills development, education for sustainable development, and contribution of science to sustainable development and human security. Her professional experience includes participation in various research projects and academic conferences. She is particularly interested in scientific diplomacy that could enhance global community connectivity through improved intercultural communication and sustainable practices. She sees her contribution to science in working to improve international relations, i.e., strengthening ties between different cultures and nations.
04 Hanyuan (Karen) Wang
Hanyuan (Karen) Wang serves as the CEO and founder of Climind, building large language model tools for solving climate change issues. She is the first Chinese female to be selected as a Young Leader for the SDGs recognized by the United Nations. Additionally, she is a member of the Board of Directors for the Foundation for the Museum of the United Nations – UN Live.
Karen is also a research assistant at Imperial College London’s Centre for Climate Finance and Investment (CCFI), where her work centers on voluntary carbon markets, climate risks, and nature-based solutions with a particular focus on the Asian market. She was named to Forbes’ 30 Under 30.
In addition to her climate-focused pursuits, Karen has gained valuable experience in the data sector through her work with Merrill Lynch and Microsoft. She went to Hong Kong Baptist University, Imperial College London, and is a Schwarzman Scholar from Tsinghua University. With her Bai ethnic background, Karen also dedicates her time to preserving the disappearing Bai dialect in China.
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