On the 23rd of the World Economic Forum 2019, Tsinghua University initiated and invited the London School of Economics, National University of Australia, University of California, Berkeley, Cambridge University, Imperial College of Technology, MIT, University of Tokyo and other famous universities to discuss first-class The historical responsibility that universities should bear in tackling global climate change.
The participating universities decided to respond to the Tsinghua Initiative and jointly launch the World University Climate Change Alliance. This is an innovative initiative initiated by Chinese universities and promoting the cooperation of world universities to build a global ecological civilization, build a community of shared future for mankind, and lead global cooperation in tackling climate change.
Qiu Yong, the chairman of the conference and the president of Tsinghua University, said, "To meet the global climate change challenge facing mankind, first-class universities must have first-class responsibility. Tsinghua hopes to launch this alliance to build a global cooperation platform and work together from all walks of life. In the wave of positive actions, universities will leverage their advantages in knowledge, philosophy, culture, science and technology, and play a leading role in the global response to climate change. "
Dame Minouche Shafik, co-chair of the conference and the London School of Political Economics, said that Tsinghua ’s initiative is timely and important. Top-ranking universities are one step ahead, and more colleges and universities are acting together to cope with the response. Effective work on climate change.
The meeting initially discussed the Alliance's mission and scope of work in advancing global climate change. The meeting decided that a high-level working conference will be held in Tsinghua in April to further determine the alliance's constitution, organizational structure, and specific plans for action.
Lord Nicholas Stern, a professor of the London School of Economics and a famous climate economist, gave an academic report to the conference. Robert Orr, UN Secretary-General's special adviser on climate change, and Emily Farnworth, climate change leader of the World Economic Forum, were invited as special guests.

Source：People's Daily Online

Date：Jan 25, 2019