Building an ecological civilization is a long-term fundamental strategy for China’s future development, and territorial spatial planning serves as a core tool to reconcile conflicts between ecological conservation and urban development. To meet the learning demands of young scholars from universities and research institutions as well as industry practitioners, the Peking University–Lincoln Institute Center for Urban Development and Land Policy and the School of Public Administration, Huazhong Agricultural University will jointly host the Summer Workshop on Ecological Conservation and Spatial Planning on the campus of Huazhong Agricultural University in Wuhan from July 22 to 26, 2024 (participant check-in on July 21).
This workshop features expert lectures to deepen participants’ understanding of cutting-edge research and latest practical progress in China’s ecological conservation and spatial planning, field visits to an internationally awarded ecological conservation and utilization planning project, and interactive roundtable discussions with specialists. Interested colleagues are welcome to submit applications via the questionnaire link (or click "Read Original Article").
Application Guidelines
Eligible Participants
Researchers from domestic universities and research institutions, practitioners in relevant fields, and corporate directors of ESG and sustainable development programs. Applicants shall generally hold a master’s or doctoral degree; exceptions may be granted for exceptionally outstanding candidates. A small quota is reserved for senior doctoral students conducting research in related fields.
Quota
Schedule
See the attached timetable image
Venue
Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan City
Fees
No registration fee or workshop fee. Participants shall cover their own travel, accommodation and catering expenses.
Required Application Materials
Work ID
Chinese CV
Scanned copy of highest degree certificate
Personal statement of purpose (maximum 1,500 Chinese characters)
For current doctoral students: dissertation title and thesis proposal approval document
Application Procedures
Online application only; no other application formats will be accepted.
Application Period: From now until 12:00 noon, June 23, 2024. All applicants will be notified of review results via email by June 28.
Contact: Ms. Jin
Tel: 010-62755565
Email: jinjie@pku.edu.cn
Online Application QR Code (or click "Read Original Article" at the bottom of the post)
List of Participating Experts (Sorted alphabetically by pinyin surname)
Chen Danling, Associate Professor, School of Public Administration, Huazhong Agricultural University
Chen Wen, Deputy Director & Professor, Center for Regional Sustainable Development, Chinese Academy of Sciences
Deng Xiangzheng, Research Fellow, Institute of Geographic Sciences and Natural Resources Research, Chinese Academy of Sciences
Huang Zhengxue, Director, Territorial Development Division, Institute of Territorial Development and Regional Economics, National Development and Reform Commission
Jin Tong, Science Director, The Nature Conservancy (TNC) China Programs
Liu Wenping, Professor, College of Horticulture & Forestry Sciences, Huazhong Agricultural University
Liu Zhi, Director, PKU-Lincoln Center; Director of China & Asia Programs, Lincoln Institute of Land Policy
Wang Zhen, Professor, College of Resources and Environment, Huazhong Agricultural University
Xu Jiayi, Program Director, Beijing Green Development Center
Ye Fangxia, Chief Planner, Land Planning Branch, Hubei Urban Planning & Design General Institute
Zeng Chen, Professor, School of Public Administration & Director, Center for Territorial Spatial Governance and Green Development, Huazhong Agricultural University
Zhang Xiaoling, Consultant Member of the Natural Resources Think Tank, Former Deputy Director & Research Fellow, Territorial Spatial Planning Research Center, Ministry of Natural Resources
Workshop Schedule
| Date | Time | Agenda | Speaker |
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| July 21 | Full Day | Participant Check-in & Registration | — |
| July 22 | Morning | Workshop Opening Ceremony | Liu Zhi, Zeng Chen |
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| Lecture 1: Strategies, Policies and Planning Implementation of Territorial Development and Ecological Conservation in China | Huang Zhengxue |
| Afternoon | Lecture 2: Theories and Methodologies for Optimized Territorial Spatial Utilization | Deng Xiangzheng |
| July 23 | Morning | Lecture 3: Spatial Coordination and Optimization of Economy and Ecology in Urbanized Areas | Chen Wen |
| Afternoon | Lecture 4: Theories and Practices of Nature Conservation and Other Effective Area-Based Conservation Measures (OECMs) | Jin Tong |
| July 24 | Full Day | Briefing & Field Survey on the Wuhan Jinyinhu Area Conservation and Utilization Plan | — |
| July 25 | Morning | Lecture 5: Policies and Practices of Natural Resource Governance in the Yangtze River Economic Belt | Zeng Chen |
| Afternoon | Lecture 6: Practices of Comprehensive Land Consolidation Across Whole Territories | Ye Fangxia |
| July 26 | Morning | Lecture 7: Ecological Planning and Governance in Territorial Spatial Planning | Zhang Xiaoling |
| Afternoon | Roundtable Discussion: In-depth Exploration of Issues in Research and Practice of Ecological Conservation and Spatial Planning | Chen Danling, Liu Wenping, Wang Zhen, Xu Jiayi, Zhang Xiaoling, et al. |
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| Workshop Closing Ceremony | Zeng Chen, Liu Zhi |
