Mr. ólafur Ragnar Grímsson, former President of Iceland and founder of the Arctic Circle, speaking at the seminar
Prof. YAO Tandong, co-chair of TPE, agreed with Grímsson. As a renowned glaciologist, YAO has always viewed ice and glacier research as fundamental, and international attention to such research as important. YAO has spent years advancing glacier studies as well as international research collaboration in the Third Pole region and beyond. He said TPE was glad to further bilateral cooperation and would contribute its own ideas and effort to Arctic Circle events in order to improve policymaking and conservation strategies.
Prof. YAO Tandong, co-chair of TPE, speaking at the seminar
Deputy Director General WANG Zhenyu from the Bureau of International Cooperation, Chinese Academy of Sciences said the collaboration between TPE and the Arctic Circle was essential and promised strong support from Chinese Academy of Sciences for this endeavor.
Deputy Director General WANG Zhenyu from the Bureau of International Cooperation, Chinese Academy of Sciences sharing his ideas at the seminar
TPE-Arctic Circle Seminar in Beijing