How can cutting-edge fundamental research benefit humanity? How can global collaboration address the common challenges faced by humanity? How does Guangzhou develop its modern marine industry? On the final day of the 2023 Greater Bay Area Science Forum, domestic and international experts shared their insights.

Sub-forum on International Organizations and Global Cooperation:

Environmental protection requires collective efforts from humanity

The sub-forum on international organizations and global cooperation invited senior experts, scholars, and entrepreneurs from home and abroad to explore the importance of international collaboration in areas such as technological innovation and environmental protection.

"Environmental issues are not isolated problems; they have a series of impacts on humanity. To address these challenges, human beings need to work hand in hand," said Cao Jinghua, Executive Director & Secretariat of the Alliance of International Science Organizations for the Belt and Road Initiative (ANSO).

Wang Yuyi, Deputy Director and Senior Engineer of the Center for International Cooperation and Exchange of the Ministry of Ecology and Environment, introduced the center's active implementation of the "Green Silk Road Envoys Program", which helps developing countries cultivate talents and experts in the field of environmental management and governance.

Gao Fu, Academician of the Chinese Academy of Sciences and former Director of the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, believes that international cooperation requires the"4C": cooperation, competition, communication, and coordination.

Sub-forum on High-Energy Physics and Its Applications:

Fundamental research is the source of technological innovation

At the sub-forum on high-energy physics and its applications, there were presentations on cutting-edge scientific achievements and prospects for scientific development. Cao Jun, Deputy Director and Researcher of the Institute of High Energy Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, stated that by strengthening fundamental research, we can enhance humanity's understanding and capabilities of the world.

Wang Yifang, Director of the Institute of High Energy Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, and Academician of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, believes that in recent years, a series of large-scale scientific facilities established in the Greater Bay Area has become important platforms and necessary conditions for innovative development in the region. For example, some achievements from the Dongguan Spallation Neutron Source project have already been applied in the cooperation with local enterprises, contributing to their development.

Sub-forum on Marine Science:

Enhancing Marine Technological Innovation Capability

Sub-forum on Marine Science, centered around the theme of "Sustainable Exploitation of Deep-Sea Resources & Harmonious Coexistence of Humanity and Nature," witnessed the convergence of esteemed academicians and experts. Their invaluable contributions aimed to cultivate marine scientific and technological innovation capabilities, while propelling the ocean economy towards high-quality development.

Zhang Cai, Director of the Southern Marine Science and Engineering Guangdong Laboratory (Guangzhou) and Academician of the Chinese Academy of Engineering, stated that methane hydrate is widely recognized as a new green energy source with the greatest potential to replace conventional energy sources such as coal and oil in the 21st century. China has achieved leading positions in certain areas in this field.

During the "Innovation and Development Special Session for Guangzhou as a Leading Marine City" within the sub-forum, the Guangzhou Ocean Industry Innovation Alliance was formally announced. The alliance, initiated by 30 marine-related universities, research institutes, and enterprises, aims to actively promote the construction of a modern marine industry system in Guangzhou.

2023年大湾区科学论坛|众多专家呼吁：全人类携手努力 应对全球性挑战

前沿的基础研究如何造福人类？如何通过全球性合作解决人类所面临的共同问题？广州如何推动海洋经济高质量发展？在2023年大湾区科学论坛进入最后一天的议程环节，国内外大咖分享了他们的观点。

国际组织与全球合作分论坛：

环境保护需要全人类共同努力

国际组织与全球合作分论坛邀请了国内外资深专家学者与企业家们在科技创新与环境保护等话题上共同探讨国际合作的重要性。

“环境问题不是单一的问题，会给人类带来一系列的影响。解决这些挑战，需要人类携手并肩共同努力。”“一带一路”国际科学组织联盟（ANSO）秘书处执行主任曹京华表示。

生态环境部对外合作与交流中心副处长、正高级工程师王语懿介绍，该中心一直在积极实施“绿色丝路使者计划”项目，帮助发展中国家培养环境管理和环境治理领域的人才和专家。

中国科学院院士、中国疾病预防控制中心原主任高福认为，国际合作需要“4C”，分别是cooperation（合作）、competition（竞争）、communication（沟通）、coordination（协作）。

高能物理及其应用分论坛：

基础研究是科技创新的源头

暗能量、暗物质、反物质……在高能物理及其应用分论坛上，既有对前沿科学探索的介绍，更有对科学福祉的展望。

对于基础研究的重要性，中国科学院高能物理研究所副所长、研究员曹俊表示，通过基础研究，能够更好地提升人类对世界的认知和能力。

中国科学院高能物理研究所所长、中国科学院院士王贻芳则表示，近年来，作为基础研究的载体，一系列大科学装置陆续在大湾区落地，成为大湾区实现创新发展的重要平台和必要条件，比如东莞散裂中子源项目的一些成果，已经开始与当地企业进行合作，推动企业更好发展。

海洋科学分论坛：

推动海洋经济高质量发展

海洋科学分论坛以“深海资源绿色开发，人与自然和谐共生”为主题，众多院士专家为提升海洋科技创新能力、推动海洋经济高质量发展建言献策。

南方海洋科学与工程广东省实验室（广州）主任、中国工程院院士张偲表示，可燃冰是21世纪公认的最有可能接替煤炭、石油等常规能源的新型绿色能源，我国已在局部领域实现了领先。　　

在分论坛之“广州海洋强市创新发展专场”上，广州海洋产业创新联盟正式宣布成立。该联盟由30家涉海高校、科研院所和企业共同发起成立，未来将积极推动广州现代海洋产业体系建设。

文｜羊城晚报记者 李钢 张豪 邹丽珍 何昱
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