On March 20, 2025, the China Yantai - Pacific Island Countries conference on Zero - Carbon Cooperation was held in Beijing. The conference was guided by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and hosted by the People's Government of Yantai City. Ambassadors of the Pacific Island countries to China, including the Ambassador of the Kingdom of Tonga to China, the Ambassador of the Federated States of Micronesia to China, the Ambassador of the Independent State of Samoa to China, the Ambassador of the Republic of Vanuatu to China, the Ambassador of the Solomon Islands to China, the Ambassador of the Republic of Nauru to China, and the Counselor of the Embassy of Papua New Guinea in China, attended the conference.
Figure 1: The Conference Site
Han Guangxuan, the deputy director of the Yantai Institute of Coastal Zone Research, Chinese Academy of Sciences, attended the conference. Focusing on issues such as the special geographical location, fragile ecosystems, and more severe climate challenges faced by the Pacific Island countries, he highlighted the targeted marine science and technology service plans. These plans included the construction of the seaweed industry chain, research on addressing land subsidence and sea - level rise, and scientific and technological training for the coordinated development of marine ecology and the economy.
Figure 2: Han Guangxuan Promoting the Marine Science and Technology Service Plan
The conference attracted more than 80 participants, including ambassadors of Pacific Island countries to China, representatives of organizations, think - tanks, and enterprise representatives. Relevant units and enterprises in Yantai City carried out project promotion and interactive exchanges on topics such as the construction of international zero - carbon islands, the construction of a new power system, water resource treatment, the construction of low - carbon roads on islands, marine science and technology training services, fishery training, and vocational education. Think - tank experts shared their cooperation suggestions with the Pacific Island countries. The participating guests said that this meeting closely focused on the needs of the island countries, with rich content, strong pertinence, and practicality. The Yantai Institute of Coastal Zone Research,Chinese Academy of sciences will continue to strengthen communication and deepen cooperation in international zero - carbon island cooperation, build a high - level platform for international exchanges and cooperation, strive to promote the green, low - carbon, and sustainable development of islands, jointly address the challenges of climate change, and create a new chapter in the green and low - carbon cooperation between the Yantai Institute of Coastal Zone Research and the Pacific Island countries.
