Addressing the World Coastal Zone Forum in this eastern province, World Economic Forum President Borge Brenden noted that ecosystems in these areas and wetlands are facing multiple challenges related to pollution on a global scale.

“About three billion people use the sea as a way of life, so there can be no truly green economy without a blue economy,” Brenden stressed.

Sun Lili, vice president of the Mangrove Wetlands Conservation Foundation, told Prensa Latina that this forum has become a leading platform for debate among over 400 representatives of countries, regions, international organizations, UN agencies, and academicians.

At the end of the meeting, “We signed an initiative with the participation of 20 nations as part of efforts to protect mangroves and wetlands,” she confirmed.

According to China’s Minister of Natural Resources, Wang Guanghua, ecological civilization has been part of the country’s traditional culture since ancient times and is essential for the nation’s sustainability.

Wang reiterated Beijing’s commitment to global sustainable development and urged greater coordination between local governments to protect these sites and identify the most vulnerable areas.

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