A forum on promoting global ecological civilization was held on Saturday in Dali, southwest China’s Yunnan Province, bringing together more than 200 participants from 16 countries, including China, Germany, Canada and Thailand, for discussions on environmental governance.

The event was jointly organised by the China Foreign Languages Publishing Administration, the Yunnan provincial government and the China Public Relations Association.

Speaking at the forum, Chang Bo, head of the China Foreign Languages Publishing Administration, said advancing ecological civilisation requires innovation, international cooperation, and stronger sharing of green development ideas. He also stressed the importance of using technology and exchanging governance experience.

Phinij Jarusombat, chairman of the Thai-Chinese Cultural & Relationship Council, said China has gained significant experience in areas such as environmental protection, poverty reduction, rural development and renewable energy. He expressed hope for stronger cooperation and more people-to-people exchanges between Thailand and China.

Officials said China has made steady progress in building an ecological civilisation. According to this year’s government work report, the country has become a major global contributor to forest growth and now has the world’s largest and fastest-growing renewable energy system.

Zhang Huaping, an official with China’s Ministry of Ecology and Environment, said China will continue efforts to control pollution, speed up its green and low-carbon transition, encourage public participation, and expand its role in global environmental and climate cooperation.