China promotes global science literacy

Visitors view an exhibit at an academic science and technology exhibition in Tsinghua University in Beijing, April 25, 2021. The Chinese scientific community will collaborate with international peers to promote science literacy, so as to better equip people around the world with the knowledge to make informed decisions related to science and technology, and help them address critical global challenges. "Adhering to green development and building an ecological civilization is a necessary choice to address environmental challenges, promote the progress of civilization and achieve sustainable development," he said during the opening ceremony of the 2021 World Conference on Science Literacy in Beijing on Tuesday. "The realization of green development is not possible without the support of science and technology, the awakening of everyone's ecological awareness, and the improvement of our environmental protection capabilities," he said, adding this will require continuous enhancement of public science literacy. Building consensus, meeting shared responsibilities, deepening pragmatic cooperation, and encouraging the sharing of knowledge will be crucial in improving science literacy for green, sustainable development, Zhang said.