The 2nd Qianyi Environment and Sustainable Development Conference (QESDC) was held on April 20-21, 2024, in Nanchang, Jiangxi Province. The conference was hosted by the Management Committee of Qianyi Environment Education Fund (QEEF) and jointly organized by the School of Resources & Environment of Nanchang University (NCU), the School of Environment at Tsinghua University, and the Engineering Research Center of Ministry of Education on River Basin Carbon Neutrality at Nanchang University. Qian Yi, an academician of the Chinese Academy of Engineering and a professor at the School of Environment (SOE) at Tsinghua University, along with nearly 100 scholars from across the country, gathered at the event to engage in exchanges and discussions on the topic “Environmental Protection and Sustainable Development”.
The 2nd Qianyi Environment and Sustainable Development Conference was held
Prof. Ge Gang, a member of the University Council and Vice President of NCU, greeted all the guests and delivered an address. In his speech, Ge pointed out that, as a national pilot zone for both eco-environmental conservation and for ecosystem product value realization, Jiangxi is well-positioned, and NCU is ready to play its part in promoting ecological conservation across the province. He emphasized the great importance that NCU attaches to the construction and development of environment-related disciplines, such as carbon neutrality in river basins. He highlighted the deep ties between Prof. Qian and NCU and Jiangxi, noting that Prof. Qian has provided ample guidance and assistance in the application and construction of the NCU Key Laboratory of Poyang Lake Environment and Resource Utilization under the Ministry of Education. In conclusion, Ge wished this conference a complete success.
Ge Gang delivered speeches.
In his speech, Chen Lyvjun, Vice Director of the QEEF Management Committee and a researcher at the School of Environment, Tsinghua University, emphasized that QEEF has been steadfast in its commitment to environmental public welfare through the granting the Qianyi Environment Award. Additionally, by holding conferences centered on “Environment and Sustainable Development”, QEEF has played a pivotal role in fostering academic exchanges and collaborations within this crucial field.
Chen Lyvjun delivered speeches.
The keynote report session was chaired by Prof. Xi Jinying, Vice Chairman of the School Council of the School of Environment (SOE) at Tsinghua University. The keynote speakers included Prof. Zhou Chuangbing from NCU, who is an academician of the Chinese Academy of Engineering; Prof. Wen Xianghua from the School of Environment at Tsinghua University; Researcher Ding Qiong from the Department of Solid Wastes and Chemicals of the Ministry of Ecology and Environment; and Prof. Shi Lei from NCU.
In his keynote report titled “Logic and Practice of Eco-Environmental Conservation”, Prof. Zhou Chuangbing underscored the significance of ecological civilization from historical, theoretical, and practical perspectives. He elaborated on the objectives, positioning, and requirements of the construction of Jiangxi Pilot Zone for Eco-Environmental Conservation. Furthermore, he emphasized that the Poyang Lake Water Conservancy Hub Project is inherently a comprehensive and systematic endeavor aimed at safeguarding ecosystems.
Zhou Chuangbing made a presentation at the meeting.
During her speech titled “Microbial Community Characteristics in Biological Wastewater Treatment”, Prof. Wen Xianghua showcased the research endeavors of her team, which delved into the microscopic realm of activated sludge communities from three distinct perspectives: ecology, the intricate relationship between community and function, and the potential implications for the overall system. Meanwhile, Researcher Ding Qiong presented a report titled “New Pollutant Treatment: The Status Quo, Problems, and Suggestions”, which comprehensively addressed the definition, primary types, and hazards associated with emerging new pollutants. The report also outlined the current regulatory landscape in this field and emphasized the urgency of adopting scientific and technological approaches to tackle these new pollutants effectively. . Prof. Shi Lei, in his speech titled “Cleaner Production for Carbon Neutrality”, traced the evolution of environmental and sustainable development disciplines in China, paying tribute to Prof. Qian’s pivotal role in advancing these fields.
The themed forum session, presided over by Researcher Wang Chengwen and Researcher Chen Lyvjun from the School of Environment at Tsinghua University, focused on water pollution prevention and control and sustainable development.. This session featured 16 expert presentations, each contributing valuable insights to the discussion. Among them, Chen Liangang, Chairman of Hainan Litree Purifying Technology Company, Prof. Zhan Xinmin from University of Galway, Prof. Shi Jianghong from Southern University of Science and Technology, Researcher Liu Rui from Yangtze Delta Region Institute of Tsinghua University, Zhejiang, Associate Researcher Qiu Yong from Tsinghua University, Prof. Liu Guangli from Sun Yat-sen University, Prof. Peng Liang from Tsinghua University, and Prof. Wang Jianlong from the same faculty delivered speeches, titled respectively “The Future of Village Water Supply”; “Fascinating Autotrophic Denitrification of Ferric Sulfide”; “Construction of New Pollutant Risk Assessment Technology System and Dynamic Management Software Platform”; “Environmental Monitoring Data Mining and Digital Empowerment System for Intelligent Governance”; “Intelligent Control of Wastewater Treatment: Practices and Reflections”; “Removal of Typical New Seawater Pollutants and Analysis of Seawater Resource Utilization”; “Energy Obtained in Wastewater Treatment”; and “Principles and Applications of Electron Beam Irradiation for Wastewater Treatment”.
Speakers( From left to right, from top to bottom: Chen Lianggang, Zhan Xinmin, Shi Jianghong, Liu Rui,Qiu Yong, Liu Guangli, Liang Peng, Wang Jianlong)
Centering on the theme “sustainable development”, Prof. Wang Mingyuan from Tsinghua University delivered a speech titled “Starting from Environmental Jurisprudence Again: Constructing and Developing a ‘New Environmental Jurisprudence’”; Prof. Tian Jinping from Tsinghua University “Strengthening LCA Teaching to Support the Cultivation of Dual-Carbon Talents”; Researcher Chen Weiqiang, Institute of Urban Environment, the Chinese Academy of Sciences, “Mapping Urban Mineral Reserves and Analyzing the Utility of Recycling and Emission Reduction”; Prof. Liu Wei from Shandong University “Dynamic Material Flow Analysis and Environmental Risk Assessment of Typical Plastic Additives in China”; Shi Haijia, a senior engineer from South China Institute of Environmental Science (SCIES), Ministry of Ecology and Environment, “Complex Network-Based Metabolism and Environmental Management of China's Chlorine Industry”; Dr.Xu Ranyun from Hangzhou Normal University “Traceability and Removal of Emerging Organic Halogenated Pollutants”; Prof. Shi Lin, Nanjing University of Science and Technology “Migration and Removal of Organic Micropollutants in Electrodialysis Desalination”; and Mr. Xie Tao, Chief Executive of Fenyi County, Xinyu City, Jiangxi Province “Ecological Civilization Concepts from the Perspective of Grassroots Government”.
Speakers( From left to right, from top to bottom: Wang Mingyuan, Tian Jinping, Chen Weiqiang, Liu Wei, Shi Haijia, Xu Ranyun, Shi Lin, Xie Tao)
Prof. Qian Yi offered her commentary and summary of the reports, highlighting the salient points of the conference. Firstly, she noted that the themes were profound and intimately tied to the fate of the nation, the future of humanity, and the sustainable development of out planet. Secondly, the content was cutting-edge, with numerous reports delving into new pollutants and carbon neutrality, two pressing environmental issues of our time. Thirdly, the methodologies employed were advanced, showcasing microscopic research utilizing molecular biology techniques and macroscopic studies leveraging data science approaches. Fourthly, the findings were of tangible importance, offering viable solutions to the environmental challenges confronting enterprises, industries, and regions. As a seasoned researcher in the field of environment and sustainable development, she expressed her gratitude for the academic dialogues and vibrant exchanges that had transpired over the past two days, and extended her heartfelt thanks to Nanchang University for hosting this invaluable conference.
Qian Yi made comments and summarized the event.
