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UNEP-IEMP Joins UN entities in China to Launch the Chinese Edition of the sixth Global Environmental Outlook (GEO-6) Report

On December 20, 2020, the Chinese Edition of the sixth Global Environmental Outlook (GEO-6) was launched successfully in Beijing. UNEP-IEMP co-sponsored the event with the UNEP Beijing Office, UNEP Science Division, and the UNEP News Division.

Release Conference of the Report "Sowing Diversity Harvesting Security Sustaining Future: An Impact Assessment of China’s Seed Policy" and Traditional Farming Culture Exhibition held in Beijing

On December 19, 2020, the release conference of the report "Sowing Diversity Harvesting Security Sustaining Future: An Impact Assessment of China’s Seed Policy" and Traditional Farming Culture Exhibition was held successfully in Beijing.

UNEP-IEMP Director Linxiu Zhang attended Policy Dialogue on “China’s Experience in Strengthening Food Systems amid the Response to COVID-19”

On 11 December, 2020, Ms. Zhang Linxiu, Director of UNEP-IEMP, was invited to attend a Policy Dialogue on “China’s Experience in Strengthening Food Systems amid the Response to COVID-19” and participated in the panel discussion at the UN Compound in Beijing.

UNEP-IEMP Director Linxiu Zhang Participated in a CGTN Forum on “Science in an uncertain world”

On 09 December 2020, Director Linxiu Zhang was invited to attend a TV forum themed "Science in an uncertain world” held by CGTN to discuss the important role science literacy plays in responding to global challenges.

The unveiling ceremony of the Yanqihu Office of UNEP-IEMP held successfully in the Huairou Industry Research Institute of the University of Chinese Academy of Sciences

On December 7, 2020, the unveiling ceremony of UNEP-IEMP Yanqihu office was held successfully at Huairou District, Beijing.

South-South Cooperation Forum on Food Security and Agrobiodiversity in Times of COVID-19 and Climate Change held successfully online

During 30 November-2 December, 2020, the South-South Cooperation Forum was held successfully. More than 440 representatives from 35 countries joined the forum and exchange their insights.

UNEP-IEMP Director Linxiu Zhang attended the International Symposium on Ecological Restoration and Management of the Aral Sea

On November 24, 2020, Ms. Zhang Linxiu, Director of UNEP-IEMP, was invited to attend the International Symposium on Ecological Restoration and Management of the Aral Sea and delivered a plenary lecture as a representative of United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP).

Professor Linxiu Zhang attended the 21st Annual Academic Meeting of Systems Engineering Society of China (SESC)

On October 31, 2020, UNEP-IEMP Director Ms. Zhang Linxiu, was invited to attend the 21st Annual Academic Meeting of Systems Engineering Society of China (SESC) and delivered a speech.

UNEP-IEMP hosted TEEBAgriFood China Project team conducted a field investigation in Tengchong City, Yunnan Province

During 29-30 October 2020, the project team of TEEBAgriFood China Project conducted the first field investigation in Tengchong City, Yunnan Province, China.

Kick-off and Consultation Meeting for Case Study on Linking Belt & Road Initiative and Global Biodiversity Conservation Held Online Successfully

On 26 October 2020, a kick-off and consultation meeting for the case study on linking Belt & Road Initiative and global biodiversity conservation was held online successfully.