Recently, the project "Climate Change and Systemic Risk Governance," spearheaded by Professor Wang Ming of the School of National Safety and Emergency Management, was selected for the project list of the implementation strategy for the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization's (UNESCO) "International Decade of Sciences for Sustainable Development (IDSSD, 2024-2033)."

Against the backdrop of global warming, the frequency and intensity of disasters such as extreme heat, droughts, torrential rains, and floods are continuously increasing. This poses severe challenges to ecosystems, public health, food security, infrastructure operations, and social stability. Addressing the needs of global systemic risk governance, this project highlights interdisciplinary integration. It covers various fields, including infrastructure, grain production, economic trade, the ecological environment, and global risk governance. The project aims to construct a new system for systemic risk identification, assessment, and decision-making; develop core technologies and database platforms; promote the application of artificial intelligence in risk governance; and carry out global demonstrative research.

The project brings together scientists, engineers, and industry leaders from numerous universities, research institutions, and enterprises worldwide. Its selection not only demonstrates the international recognition and academic influence of Beijing Normal University (BNU) in the fields of sustainable development science and global governance, but also provides a significant opportunity for the university to further deepen international scientific and technological cooperation, enhance its global engagement, and promote interdisciplinary innovation.