Clean ship technology recognized in Top 10

Clean and low-carbon ship technology led by Gao Xiang from Zhejiang University that significantly reduced polluting emissions from ships has been recognized as one of the 10 top scientific and technological advancements in China's ecological environment last year. Gao said he is proud that the technology has not only driven the development of clean and low-carbon ship technology around the world but has also provided crucial technological support for China to become a leading nation in shipbuilding and green shipping. Tu Ruihe, the representative of the United Nations Environment Programme in China, said the top 10 advancements cover various aspects of the ecological environment field, representing cutting-edge development trends in China's environmental science and technology, providing a scientific basis and technological support for the country's green, low-carbon and sustainable development. "We look forward to scientists and the business community bringing more innovative scientific and technological achievements, contributing Chinese solutions to global ecological environmental protection and sustainable development, and contributing the wisdom and strength of technology to achieve the United Nations' 2030 Sustainable Development Agenda," he said.