Guiyang: The Guizhou Provincial Government has announced that the Eco Forum Global Guiyang 2025 will be convened from July 5 to 6 in the provincial capital of Guiyang, following approval by the State Council of China.
According to BERNAMA News Agency, the two-day event will be hosted by the People’s Government of Guizhou Province and will carry the theme “Harmonious Coexistence between Humans and Nature – Discussing Global Development and Green Transformation.” The forum is expected to draw approximately 800 delegates, as stated in a recent announcement.
As China’s sole national and international forum focused on eco-civilisation, the Eco Forum Global Guiyang has steadily built its profile over the course of 12 previous editions, earning increasing attention on the global stage. Organisers aim to position this year’s iteration as a platform for dialogue, partnership, and actionable outcomes, particularly in sustainable development and ecological governance.
Preparations for the forum are reportedly progressing in an orderly manner, with a programme of activities scheduled, including the opening ceremony, thematic forums, off-site visits, promotional displays, green investment promotion, and the debut of new environmental protection products and technologies.
This year marks a significant step forward in international collaboration. For the first time since 2018, international organisations will play a substantive role in shaping the forum’s agenda. Of the 20 planned thematic forums, 11 will include participation by international entities, with four forums independently hosted by these organisations.
The forum also serves as an extension of China’s engagement with major multilateral climate processes. It is expected to respond to key themes from global environmental conferences such as COP16 and COP29, focusing on cooperation in areas like climate change mitigation and biodiversity conservation.
A core objective of the 2025 edition is to share China’s experience in eco-civilisation and green transformation, particularly with developing nations across the Global South, reinforcing cooperation in sustainable development. The forum also seeks to catalyse global efforts to address three pressing environmental challenges.
Through this initiative, Guizhou is positioning itself as a hub for international green collaboration and innovation, aiming to ‘pool wisdom’ and ‘attract investment’, empowering new quality productivity and high-quality development.