In a diplomatic and scientific exchange, Luo Hui, Director General of the Department of International Affairs at the China Association for Science and Technology (CAST), met Kamila Markram, CEO of Frontiers and co-founder of the Frontiers Planet Prize, along with her delegation, in Beijing on Sept 11.

The meeting centered on the Frontiers Planet Prize, the advancements in promoting open access to scientific journals, and efforts to foster exchange and collaboration among emerging scientists.

Discussions highlighted encouraging young researchers to delve into basic science research, leveraging scientific advancement and popularization to bolster human welfare and support the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals for 2030.

Established in 2022 by the Frontiers Research Foundation and backed by the International Science Council, the Frontiers Planet Prize recognizes research contributions published in peer-reviewed journals within the last two years. These contributions are instrumental in helping the planet stay within the safe operating space of one or more of the nine planetary boundaries.

In a testament to the Prize's global reach and CAST's commitment to nurturing scientific professionals, the Frontiers Planet Prize has recognized outstanding young Chinese scientists, naming them the National Champion in 2022 and the International Champion in 2023. Among the distinguished honorees is Gu Baojing from Zhejiang University.

Source: The China Centre for International Science and Technology Exchange, VOC