On June 13, Tan Jian, Chinese Ambassador to the Netherlands, attended the European Session of the World Summit of Young Scientists—2025 China-Netherlands Young Scientists Green Development Forum in Amsterdam, Netherlands, and delivered a speech. Photo by Wang Xiangjiang, Xinhua News Agency
In his address, Tan Jian, Chinese Ambassador to the Netherlands, stated that this forum concretely embodies the construction of the China-Netherlands science and technology cooperation platform and injects new vitality into the global green transition. As the backbone of innovation, young scientists play a pivotal role in cutting-edge fields such as digital transformation, renewable energy, and regenerative agriculture. Chinese and European scientists and scholars should collaborate more closely, foster friendship and trust, and eliminate geopolitical interference.
On June 13, Zhu Yongguan, Academician of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, Vice President of the International Science Council, and Director of the Research Center for Eco-Environmental Sciences, delivered a video address at the European session of the World Youth Scientists Summit—the 2025 China-Netherlands Young Scientists Forum on Green Development. Photo by Wang Xiangjiang, Xinhua News Agency
Academician Zhu Yongguan, Vice Chair of the International Science Council (ISC) and Director of the Research Center for Eco-Environmental Sciences at the Chinese Academy of Sciences, stated in his video address that collaboration between research institutions and young scholars worldwide is particularly crucial in tackling the three major global environmental challenges: climate change, biodiversity loss, and pollution crises. Chinese and Dutch young scientists should further strengthen exchanges and cooperation, break down disciplinary barriers, and explore new pathways for cross-disciplinary integration of green technologies.
Song Zhiwei, Convener of the World Youth Scientists Summit Europe Session and President of the Associated Centre of Eurasia for Innovation and Entrepreneurship, pointed out that China and the Netherlands complement each other’s strengths in sustainable development. Young scientists should actively engage in interdisciplinary and transnational collaborations to jointly advance the implementation of green concepts.
On June 13, Song Zhiwei, Convener of the European Session of the World Youth Scientists Summit and President of the Associated Centre of Eurasia for Innovation and Entrepreneurship , delivered remarks at the 2025 China-Netherlands Young Scientists Green Development Forum—a special session of the World Youth Scientists Summit. Photo by Wang Xiangjiang, Xinhua News Agency
During the keynote session, Jacqueline Kramer, former Dutch Minister of Housing, Spatial Planning, and the Environment, analyzed the urgency of developing a circular economy from both policy and practical perspectives. Professor Anthony Beesley, Foreign Member of the Chinese Academy of Engineering and Fellow of the Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences, along with other experts and scholars, shared their respective research.
June 13, the Former Dutch Minister of Housing, Spatial Planning and the Environment, Jacqueline Kramer delivers a keynote speech at the World Youth Scientists Summit Europe Session—2025 China-Netherlands Young Scientists Green Development Forum. Photo by Wang Xiangjiang, Xinhua News Agency
On June 13, participating experts and scholars held a panel discussion at the World Youth Scientists Summit Europe Session—2025 China-Netherlands Young Scientists Green Development Forum. Photo by Wang Xiangjiang, Xinhua News Agency
That day, experts and scholars also engaged in panel discussions, delving into topics such as green infrastructure, human resource transformation, public behavior incentives, agricultural food systems, and youth leadership.
The forum was organized by the Secretariat of the World Youth Scientists Summit and the Associated Centre of Eurasia for Innovation and Entrepreneurship, and hosted by the Chinese Students and Scholars Association in the Netherlands.
