WGDO Honorary Chairman Jo LEINEN Visits CAEP

 

On July 14, 2025, Jo LEINEN, Honorary Chairman of the World Green Design Organization (WGDO), and Director-General Xing Lei visited CAEP. Academician Wang Jinnan (Honorary President of CAEP) , President Xu Qigong, Chief Scientist Ge Chazhong, and colleagues from R&D and International Cooperation Office, Institute of Atmospheric Environment, Center for Carbon Neutrality, and Center for Soil Protection and Landscape Design attended the meeting. The two sides held an in-depth symposium and exchange on the global green development think tank and China-Europe ecological and environmental cooperation. The symposium was chaired by President Xu Qigong of our institute.

 

 

President Xu Qigong extended a warm welcome to the delegation from the World Green Design Organization on behalf of CAEP. He provided a detailed introduction to the main business areas of CAEP and highlighted the significant role it plays as a global environmental think tank in the field of ecological environment. He emphasized that through enhanced communication and cooperation, we can effectively inject new momentum into green and low - carbon development and work together to address complex environmental challenges.

 

President Xu Qigong

 

Director-General Xing Lei expressed his deep gratitude for the warm reception extended to him by our institute. He also provided a detailed introduction of the World Green Design Organization and its significant achievements. He conveyed a strong desire to deepen the exchange and communication between the two sides, hoping to establish a long-term cooperation mechanism with CAEP. Together, they aim to contribute their collective wisdom to addressing global climate change and achieving sustainable development goals.

 

Director-General Xing Lei

 

Honorary Chairman Jo LEINEN said he was delighted to have the opportunity to exchange views with CAEP. Over the past several years, China has invested enormous effort in ecological civilization and green, low-carbon development, achieving remarkable results. These accomplishments not only underscore the international responsibilities shouldered by China as a responsible nation, but also highlight its positive contributions to advancing global sustainable development. He shared the EU’s specific practices and experiences in related fields and placed special emphasis on the importance of cross-regional cooperation.

 

Honorary Chairman Jo LEINEN

 

Academician Wang Jinan, who is also Chair of WGDO’s Third Global Council, expressed his earnest expectations for future cooperation. He hopes to fully leverage the strengths of CAEP in decision-making technology support and the global cooperation network of WGDO to achieve resource sharing and complementary advantages. He emphasized that through the joint efforts of both parties, more innovative pathways can be explored in the field of green design and sustainable development, promoting green development practices on a global scale.

 

Academician Wang Jinan

 

This discussions laid a solid foundation for future cooperation. Both sides will deepen collaboration on green development and ecological protection, jointly advancing the world’s transition toward low-carbon and sustainable growth.