On January 16, the annual Global Forum of Congreso Futuro (hereinafter referred to as "CF", "Parliament of the Future") opened in Chile. Mr. Boric, President of Chile, attended the opening ceremony and delivered a speech. During the week-long forum, Noam Chomsky, founder of modern linguistics, Rattan LAL, winner of the 2020 World Food Prize, Professor Rita Singh, an expert in artificial intelligence, Hundreds of world-class experts from the fields of science, technology and humanities, such as Sylvia Earle, the famous marine biologist "Queen of the Deep Sea", have focused on the direction of "no realistic boundaries", focusing on issues such as meta-universe, artificial intelligence, earth environment, urban planning and citizen participation, colliding ideas, conducting exchanges and building consensus.

Photo | Mr. Borici, President of Chile, addresses the opening ceremony.

At the Future Parliament 2023, Ms. Wu Changhua, an international expert on environment, energy, climate change and sustainable development from China, made a speech. She said that green is the color of nature and the symbol of life, and stressed that a healthy ecological environment is the basis for people to live a better life. On the occasion of China's publication of the White Paper on China's Green Development in the New Era, she also cited the support and expectations of China and the Chinese people for the new concept and model of green development, emphasizing that "green development" has become the only choice for China and global development, that is, to follow the laws of nature and promote harmony between human beings and nature. Greatly reduce resource costs and environmental impact.

Picture | Future Parliament Site

In addition, she foresees an accelerated rise in demand for key minerals and metals as a result of the global response to climate change, a trend that will provide economic growth opportunities for developing countries and the private sector on the one hand, and will have an impact on the Earth's ecosystems and biodiversity on the other. If the transition to clean energy in response to climate change is not managed responsibly and sustainably, there will be serious consequences.

Photo | Ms. Wu Changhua delivers a keynote speech

During this period, Ms. Wu Changhua said that Tianqi Lithium is an activist and major contributor to global climate governance, and the company has accelerated the process of transition to clean energy in the implementation of the strategy of maximizing resource efficiency and zero emissions.

Figure | The sustainable development of Tianqi lithium industry is praised

It is understood that Ms. Wu Changhua is a director of Jeremy Rifkin's office (China, Asia), advising leaders in the public and private sectors on sustainable development and innovation strategies. She also serves on the boards and advisory committees of several global and regional platforms, driving innovation and accelerating the implementation of solutions to achieve SDG sustainability goals. She was recognized by Time magazine as one of the 15 global women leaders for her leadership in climate change action in 2019.

1月16日，Congreso Futuro（以下简称“CF”、“未来议会”）年度全球论坛在智利开幕，智利总统博里奇先生出席了开幕典礼并发表了致辞。在为期一周的论坛活动中，现代语言学创始人诺姆·乔姆斯基（Noam Chomsky）、2020年世界粮食奖得主拉坦·拉尔（Rattan LAL）、人工智能专家丽塔·辛格（Rita Singh）教授、著名海洋生物学家“深海女王”希尔维亚（Sylvia Earle）等上百位来自科技和人文领域的世界级专家，聚焦“无现实界限”方向，围绕元宇宙、人工智能、地球环境、城市规划和公民参与等方面议题，碰撞思想、开展交流、凝聚共识。

图 | 智利总统博里奇先生在开幕式致辞

在2023年的未来议会中，来自中国的环境、能源、气候变化和可持续发展国际专家吴昌华女士进行了发言。她表示，绿色是大自然的颜色，是生命的象征，并强调健康的生态环境是人们美好生活的基础。而正值中国发表《新时代中国绿色发展白皮书》之际，她还引用了中国和中国人民对绿色发展新理念、新模式的支持与期待，强调了 "绿色发展 "已经成为中国和全球发展的唯一选择，即遵循自然规律，促进人类与自然的和谐共处，在获得社会和经济效益的同时，极大减少资源成本和对环境的影响。

图 | 未来议会现场

另外，她还预见，由于全球应对气候变化对关键矿产和金属的需求加速攀升，这种趋势一方面为发展中国家和私营部门提供经济增长的机会，另一方面也将对地球的生态系统和生物多样性带来影响。如果在为了应对气候变化而向清洁能源转型的过程中不采取负责任和可持续的管理方式，必将出现严重后果。

图 | 吴昌华女士发表主旨演讲

期间，吴昌华女士谈到天齐锂业是全球气候治理的行动派和主要贡献者，公司在资源效率最大化和零排放的战略实施上，加速了向清洁能源转型的进程。

图 | 天齐锂业可持续发展工作被点赞

据了解，吴昌华女士是杰里米·里夫金办公室（中国、亚洲）的董事，为公共和私营部门的领导人提供可持续发展和创新战略方面的建议。她还在一些全球和区域平台的董事会和咨询委员会任职，推动创新并加速各类解决方案的实施以实现SDG可持续发展目标。因在2019年应对气候变化行动中的领导力，被《时代周刊》认可为当年15位全球女性领导者之一。