Chinese, African scientists in ‘green talks’

NAIROBI. - Chinese and African scientists converged in the Kenyan capital, Nairobi, on Monday to brainstorm on new strategies to promote green and inclusive development.

The two-day conference on climate, ecosystems and livelihoods for Africa was organised by United Nations Environment Program (UNEP) in conjunction with the World Academy of Sciences, the Chinese Academy of Sciences, and National Natural Science Foundation of China.

Kenyan Cabinet Secretary for Environment Judi Wakhungu, in her opening remarks on Monday, said a strategic dialogue between African and Chinese scientists is key to addressing ecological challenges facing the continent.

“Chinese and African scientists should share lessons on effective ways to tackle climate change and promote resilience of ecosystems that form a critical component of this continent’s economy,” said Wakhungu.

Dozens of Chinese and African scientists attended the high-level conference on climate and ecosystems under the aegis of South-South cooperation.

Wakhungu hailed the blossoming Sino-Africa cooperation in science, technology and environmental protection that has advanced low-carbon development in the world’s second largest continent.

“We are glad to see the Chinese goShe disclosed that the Kenyan government has partnered with China to implement projects that advance ecosystems restoration, food, energy and security.

Multilateral institutions have rallied behind Sino-Africa partnership in skills and technology transfer to help address climate change, habitat loss and other ecological challenges. - Xinhua.