The Ninth Session of Sustainable Development Forum on Water Resources, Hong Kong
with Vice Chairman of the China Federation of Returned Overseas Chinese, 19 special envoys to China and over 3000 people.
On October 6th, “Celebrating the 69th Anniversary of the Founding of the People’s Republic of China, the 9th session of Global Sustainable Development Forum on Water Resources: The Belt and Road Water Resources Development Strategy cum Celebrating the 21st Anniversary of Hong Kong’s Return to China, International Cultural and Art Gala” was held in the Grand Hall of the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Center where more than 3,000 people participated along with global live broadcasting. The representatives of the heads of state and diplomats to China from 25 countries gathered to exchange opinions, to summarise the history of water development, to advocate a road of green and peaceful development, and to build a community of human destiny.
Hong Kong Police Sliver Band escorting the entry of officiating guests Hong Kong Police Sliver Band escorting the entry of officiating guests Flag bearers escorting the entry of officiating guests
6 OCT 2018, HONG KONG
As an international large-scale event for public good, the Global Sustainable Development Forum on Water Resources has been successfully held in Beijing, Shenzhen, Los Angeles, Melbourne, Seoul and Dushanbe with a total of 10,000 people participated, and thousands of media reports covered that one million people of audience reached. It has won the attention and recognition of political leaders of China, United States, Australia and South Korea, and ambassadors from more than 20 countries, and scientific experts in various fields.
The conference was convened to appeal to the future of mankind to be in the hands of each of us, and to recognize and encourage contributions to our common homeland, the conservation of environmental resources of the Earth’s ecology, the sustainable development of human society, and the maintenance of a rules-based international order. Individuals and groups help to build a world of lasting peace, universal security, common prosperity, openness, tolerance and cleanliness in a spirit of cooperation and mutual benefit.
Water as the core for the seven priority themes of UNGA 73 and “2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development” once again is always a major global issue in need of an ultimate solution. China is a participant and beneficiary of economic globalization, a builder of global governance and a contributor to world development, and also a supporter and advocator to the 2030 Agenda.
The Executive Chairman of the conference, Dato’ Sri Baima Aose stated that water strategy, water diplomacy, water cooperation, water protection and water security are major factors in the common prosperity of the world. There is an opportunity that we can contribute to the process of “Ensuring access to water and sanitation for all” as the sixth Sustainable Development Goals of the United Nations. In the equal and free society, actions is the the key to empower our future. Starting from ourself, our every actions will affect this planet’s condition. When we choose to bring an environmental friendly lifestyle to our friends and relatives and ourself, It also benefit to all life on earth.
With the continuous development of society, human beings need new and sustainable supply. Technology development has also become an important part of resolving water shortages. Atmospheric water generation could be a new way to create clean water from the air, it can work in any area with a relative humidity of 20% or above. Since the relative humidity at night is usually higher than that at daytime, Atmospheric water could be generated in the world’s driest cities. For example, Egypt and the United Arab Emirates are among the driest countries in the world, with an average annual humidity of 56% to 60%. The annual average humidity in Cape Town, which is the first major city counting down for depletion of water, is 76%. Combined with renewable energy like solar and wind, atmospheric water generation could be low-carbon, non-destructive and extremely effective. It can secure water resources for the industrial economic activities along the Belt and Road, help to transformation of arid regions, cope with water resources challenges, promote the construction of a sustainable water-saving society, and contribute to the community of human destiny.
Co-Chairman Hon. Bruce Atkinson MLC, President of Legislative Council of Victorian Parliament of Australia addressed to the plenary Co-Chairman Hon. Lim Jong-Seong, Member of National Assembly of South Korea addressed to the plenary Co-Chairman H.E. Dr. Karunasena Kodituwakku, Ambassador of Sri Lanka to China, addressed to the plenary Co-Chairman H.E. Ellen Moliehi Makatse, Charge d’affaires and envoy of Embassy of Lesotho in China, addressed to the plenary Co-Chairman Miao Gengshu, Vice Chair of Heaven Spring Dynasty Harvest Group, addressed to the plenary Chief of Ambassadors Delegation H.E. Tapusalaia Toomata, Ambassador of Samoa to China, addressed to the plenary
H.E. Ina Marčiulionytė, Ambassador of Lithuania to China H.E. Daniel Owassa, Ambassador of Congo to China H.E. Darko Pajovic, Ambassador of Montenegro to China Harishchandra Ghimire, minister counsellor of the embassy of Nepal in China H.E. Hassan Ibrahim Yusuf, Ambassador of Somalia to China H.E. Gankhuyag Damba, Ambassador of Mongolia to China Genet Teshome Jirru, Chargé d’affaires of the Embassy of Ethiopia in China H.E. Elia George Kaiyamo, Ambassador of Namibia to China H.E. Carlson D. Apis, Ambassador of Micronesia to China H.E. Tauaika Utaatu, Ambassador of Tonga to China H.E. Bakori Aliyu Usman, Ambassador of Nigeria to China Yang Yi, CCTV hostess and Zhang, GDTV host
The Global Sustainable Development Forum on Water Resources hopes to further stimulate the enthusiasm of all sectors of society to participate in philanthropy through this commendation event, improve the social responsibility of various institutions and individuals in the cause of peace, and deepen the public’s understanding and understanding of water resources. To create a good atmosphere in which the whole society cares about participating in public welfare undertakings, so as to promote the sustainable development of the United Nations better and faster.
The forum was co-organised by the World Trade United Foundation, the Baima Aose International Charity Foundation, the Embassy of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka and the Embassy of the Kingdom of Lesotho in China; partnered with World Council of Peoples for the United Nations, Strategic Alliance of Asian-American Non-profit Organisations, United Nations Ethnic Chinese Union, Malaysian Selangor Royal Police Cooperative, Tengku Jaril Sulaiman Charity Foundation, United Chinese Commerce Association of Australia, International Scalar Wave Quantum Institute, North America Chinese Chamber of Commerce, America Guangdong Community Association, The Belt and Road Innovation Environmental Technology Alliance; sponsored by Baima Aose International Charity Foundation and Heaven Springs Dynasty Harvest Group.
Awarding Peace Medals and Golden Eagle Medal of Honor
In order to encourage pioneers who drive more people engaging into the causes for sustainable development and peace, and who contribute to building harmonious society, the forum established two awards, “Peace Medal” and “Golden Eagle Medal of Honor”. Peace Medal is presented to individual who has made remarkable achievements in advocating world peace, advancing international cultural exchange, promoting international cooperation and trade; Golden Eagle Medal of Honor is for individual who has made outstanding contributions in the global community with dedication in good deeds.
