Lecture Title: Getting Closer to International Organizations

Reporter: Professor Long Ruijun

Time: April 11, 2024 (Thursday) 16:30

Venue: Qinling Hall B105

Expert Profile:

Long Ruijun, a Level-Two Cuiying Professor at the School of Ecology, Lanzhou University, also holds the position of Deputy Director at the "Belt and Road" Research Center, Director of the Gansu Provincial Mountainous Ecological Agriculture International Cooperation Base, Director of the International Center for Ecosystem Management in the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, Vice Secretary-General and Director of the Northwest Office for the Chinese Committee of the International Mountain Integrated Development Center. He is the "Belt and Road" International Science and Technology Cooperation Ambassador for Gansu Province, Co-Chair of the International Advisory Committee (IAC) for the Sustainable Agricultural and Animal Development Conference for Developing Countries (SAADC), Chair of the East Asia Region for the United Nations International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists (IYRP), and a member of the Global Coordination Group (GCG).

He has formerly served as the inaugural Executive Dean of the Cuiying College at Lanzhou University, Director of the Office of Scientific Research, Vice President of the Chinese Grassland Society, Senior Ecologist, and executive at the International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD). He has been invited to more than 50 countries and United Nations institutions for learning, training, inspections, lecturing, and work.

Lecture Introduction:

Currently, the total number of international organizations worldwide has reached over 70,000. Taking the United Nations system as an example, it employs up to 120,000 people, of which only 1.2% are Chinese nationals, yet China contributes nearly $500 million annually in UN membership fees, accounting for 15.3%, making it the second largest contributor. As the world's second-largest economy, China's voice and influence in international organizations are significantly insufficient. Getting closer to international organizations, understanding them, sending more talent, telling China's story well, spreading China's voice, and expanding China's influence have become a national strategy.

Undergraduate students can register for this lecture through the "Dream Space" system to earn a credit for intellectual growth. Attendees will have the opportunity to receive exquisite gifts on site. All interested students are welcome to actively participate!