Scientists from China and the UK convened in Beijing for a seminar discussing the report on scientific support for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) on June 29th. The event, organized by the International Panel of Mesoscience (IPM), focused on the progress of mesoscience and its role in advancing the SDGs.

During the seminar, experts engaged in thorough discussions on how the principles of mesoscience can be utilized to analyze the multi-level complexities within the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. They engaged in comprehensive discussions on the application of mesoscience in areas such as climate change and human health.

Prof. FU Bojie, a member of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), introduced the “Classification-Coordination-Collaboration” (3C) systems approach for advancing the 17 SDGs. This approach aims to promote the realization of SDGs at regional, national, and global scales.

Professor Raffaella Ocone, a fellow of the Royal Academy of Engineering, provided detailed recommendations on how the IPM can effectively further scientific research in support of the SDGs.

Prof. LI Jinghai, also a member of CAS, showcased the latest progress in mesoscience and elucidated how these advancements can be applied to support sustainable development.

In his closing speech, Prof. LI Jinghai thanked all those who had contributed to the seminar’s success. He also emphasized that the IPM will continue to devote itself to the promotion of scientific research to achieve the SDGs.