​East Asia Marine Cooperation Platform Qingdao Forum to open in Qingdao

The 2022 East Asia Marine Cooperation Platform Qingdao Forum is scheduled to be held both online and offline from June 21 to 23 in Qingdao West Coast New Area in the coastal city of Qingdao in Shandong province, according to a press conference held on June 17.

Themed "Embrace the Ocean Decade for a Shared Future," the event will highlight discussions around the Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development (2021-2030), which was proclaimed by the United Nations to boost international coordination and cooperation in ocean science for the sustainable development of the ocean.

Nearly 400 guests including marine experts, economists, artists, and entrepreneurs from around the world will attend the forum to jointly deepen the exchanges and cooperation between countries in the fields of the marine economy, science and technology, the humanities, and environmental protection.

During the three-day event, activities including an opening ceremony, a main forum and seven sub forums, the Global Marine Technology Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competition Finals, and the East Asia Marine Expo will be held.

The event is sponsored by the Ministry of Natural Resources and the Shandong Provincial People's Government, hosted by the Department of International Cooperation of Ministry of Natural Resources and the Qingdao Municipal People's Government, and organized by the Qingdao West Coast New Area Administrative Committee.

As a main event of the East Asia Ocean Cooperation Platform, the Qingdao Forum has been held for five consecutive sessions and has become an international ocean forum with great influence as well as an important vehicle for Qingdao to deeply integrate into the Belt and Road Initiative.

During past sessions, 21 reports such as the East Asia Marine Cooperation Research Report and the East Asia Port High-quality Development Report were released, four international cooperation alliances were established, and 34 projects were signed with a total investment of 84.5 billion yuan ($12.65 billion). In addition, 779 companies and institutions from more than 70 countries and regions participated as exhibitors.

The 2020 East Asia Marine Cooperation Platform Qingdao Forum opens in Qingdao West Coast New Area on Sept 21, 2020. [File photo/WeChat ID: qdxihaianfabu]