The International Mangrove Center (IMC) recently visited the Bureau of International Cooperation of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) to discuss international partnerships, scientific research on mangrove conservation, and the application of research findings and technologies.
During the meeting, Academician Wang Yanfen, Director General of the Bureau of International Cooperation of the CAS , outlined CAS's engagement in UN-related cooperation mechanisms and international scientific platforms. She shared CAS's experience in ecosystem management, biodiversity conservation, and scientific cooperation with developing countries. She also presented research on ecosystem health assessment and explored its potential application to mangrove monitoring and evaluation. She suggested further developing technical tools and organizing thematic exchanges alongside international wetland events.
Professor Bao Daming, Director General of the IMC, provided an overview of the IMC's establishment and operations, as well as its work on global mangrove monitoring and assessment, knowledge development and sharing, capacity building, and international exchange. He expressed the IMC's interest in strengthening ties with CAS and its affiliated institutions to advance scientific research and international cooperation on mangroves and wetlands, and to promote the application of scientific knowledge and technologies in mangrove conservation and restoration across IMC Member States.
The meeting enhanced mutual understanding and provided an opportunity to explore potential cooperation in sharing scientific resources, applying research findings and technologies, and facilitating international exchange.