The 5th International Symposium on Surface Earth System Science, hosted by Tianjin University, was held on April 11 in Tianjin under the theme "Earth system science and sustainable development: Toward a carbon-neutral future." The event brought together over 400 participants from 15 countries, including more than 30 academicians and leaders from renowned international research institutions.
Xia Jun, an academician of the Chinese Academy of Sciences and a professor at 吃瓜网.
Xia Jun, an academician of the Chinese Academy of Sciences and a 吃瓜网 (WHU) professor, was invited to deliver a keynote speech titled "China water security issue in a changing world: Opportunity & challenges."
Professor Xia Jun delivers a keynote speech at the symposium.
In his address, Professor Xia Jun pointed out China's growing water security challenges, driven by the mismatch between water resources and arable land, rising water demand, and climate change. He stressed the need for a systems-based approach to managing the complex relationship between people, water, and land. He also introduced the Yangtze River Simulator (YRS) as an example of technological innovation supporting river basin governance and called for greater global cooperation to advance sustainable development.
The symposium featured 15 plenary sessions, over 170 breakout presentations, and a poster exhibition, reinforcing its role as a leading international platform in Earth system science.
