A woman walks in front of the Guiyang International Eco-conference Center in Guiyang, capital of southwest China's Guizhou Province, July 7, 2018. The Eco Forum Global Annual Conference Guiyang 2018 opened Saturday in Guiyang. The conference, themed "Embracing a New Era of Eco-civilization: Green Development with High Priority to Ecology," will last three days. (Xinhua/Ou Dongqu)
GUIYANG, July 7 (Xinhua) -- The Eco Forum Global Annual Conference Guiyang 2018 opened Saturday in Guiyang, capital of southwest China's Guizhou Province.
Over 2,400 political and business representatives and experts from 35 countries and regions are attending.
The conference, themed "Embracing a New Era of Eco-civilization: Green Development with High Priority to Ecology," will last three days.
The eco forum, established in 2009, is committed to improving the world ecological environment by engaging business, political, academic and other leaders in the shaping of global, regional and industry agendas.
This year's conference will center around topics including ecological conservation and poverty-relief, green industries and rural vitalization.
