China promotes global science literacy

The Chinese scientific community will collaborate with international peers to promote science literacy, so as to better equip people around the world with the knowledge to make informed decisions related to science and technology, and help them address critical global challenges.

Zhang Yuzhuo, vice-president of the China Association for Science and Technology, said common challenges such as climate change, marine pollution, loss of biodiversity and desertification are threatening the Earth's ecosystems and our lives.

"Adhering to green development and building an ecological civilization is a necessary choice to address environmental challenges, promote the progress of civilization and achieve sustainable development," he said during the opening ceremony of the 2021 World Conference on Science Literacy in Beijing on Tuesday.