Collaborating Across Borders: Launching the China-Africa Cooperation Center for Blue Economy and Climate Change
In a momentous ceremony held in the picturesque Chinese province of Hanzhou, a new chapter in the China-Africa partnership was unveiled—the China-Africa Cooperation Center for Blue Economy and Climate Change. Nestled within the esteemed National Institute of Marine Sciences and Fisheries in Egypt, this center marks a significant milestone in advancing marine science, climate change studies, and sustainable development across the African continent.
The inauguration, which took place during the China-Africa Cooperation Conference for Marine Sciences, saw the convergence of esteemed Dr. Amr Zakaria Hamouda, President of the National Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries, Governor of the Chinese Province of Hanzhou, Chairman of the Institute of Marine Sciences in China, and Chairman of the Governmental Committee for African Oceanography, along with delegations from African countries and researchers of the Chinese Institutes of Marine Sciences setting the stage for a transformative collaboration
The center aims to foster robust cooperation between the Institute of Marine Sciences of China, the State Committee for Oceanography for Africa, and the National Institute of Marine Sciences and Fisheries in Egypt. By leveraging the United Nations Ocean Decade framework, the center seeks to promote critical research on climate change, marine disaster prevention, integrated coastal management, blue economy development, marine environment protection, and technology transfer to young African researchers in the field of marine sciences. It envisions becoming an international platform for knowledge exchange, training, and technological advancement, empowering African nations to unlock the vast potential of their marine resources.
Under the visionary leadership of Dr. Amr Zakaria Hamouda, President of the National Institute of Marine Sciences and Fisheries and Governor of the Chinese Province of Hanzhou, and in close collaboration with the Institute of Marine Sciences in China and the Governmental Committee for African Oceanography, the center is poised to become a powerhouse of expertise. It will provide unparalleled opportunities for researchers from African countries to enhance their skills, broaden their knowledge, and harness the latest technologies. Dr. Hammouda Said: We look forward to the China-Africa Cooperation Center for the Blue Economy being the basis for training on the giant research ships owned by China and working to transfer this technology to Egyptian and African researchers to explore mineral resources in the seas and oceans for the benefit of the economy of African countries.
Unleashing the Blue Economy
Central to the center’s mission is the promotion of the blue economy—a sustainable approach to harnessing marine resources while preserving ecological balance. By leveraging China’s expertise and resources, the center aims to train African researchers on state-of-the-art research vessels, enabling them to explore and unlock the economic potential of African seas. This partnership promises to revolutionize marine resource management, transforming African nations into key players in the global blue economy.
With the establishment of the China-Africa Cooperation Center for Blue Economy and Climate Change, a new era of collaboration and knowledge-sharing is set to unfold. This groundbreaking initiative holds the promise of advancing marine sciences, climate change mitigation, and sustainable development across the African continent.
By fostering cooperation and technology transfer, the center will empower African researchers, enabling them to shape the future of their nations and secure a prosperous and sustainable blue economy. Together, China and Africa are embarking on a voyage towards a brighter, more resilient future, where the treasures of the seas become the catalysts for inclusive growth and environmental harmony.
Collaborating Across Borders: Launching the China-Africa Cooperation Center for Blue Economy and Climate Change
